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US economy concludes 2015 on positive note

The US economy recorded better than expected performance during the fourth quarter enabling it to conclude 2015 on positive mode. Surpassing the forecast of 0.7 percent, the US economy grew one percent during September-October quarter in 2015 giving much leverage to the US government to tighten monetary policy.

Feb 29, 2016 9:27 AM EST

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Future of Britain outside EU remains uncertain

Britain's exit from the European Union will have a negative impact on the economy of the country, according to officials. The UK prime minister pledges to negotiate a better agreement for the nation in the union.

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Mobile phone firm Telstra supports external funds to invest in Asia

Telstra is backing up external venture capital funds to seek investments in Asia. The company is focusing more on technology investment in Asia as it experiences a drop in the viability of internet services and phone calls.

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Fintech Startup Will Change Global Finance as Regulators Closely Watch

Year 2015 was dubbed as year of fintech. As financial technology startup companies flourish and gain huge fund. Global regulators are closely monitoring the fintech startups and will propose rules to regulate them.

General Electric Mocked Startups, Proclaimed Itself as Tech Company

GE have been trying attract tech workers since last year. In its new Oscars ad, GE mock the startups and proclaim itself as a tech company and an industrial company.

Feb 29, 2016 9:18 AM EST

Gap Announces Fourth Quarter Earnings, Forecasts Decline in Profit During Current Year

Gap Inc. has announced its fourth quarter earnings on Thursday. The clothing retailer has represented a comparative feature with its year ago performances. It has also predicted for weaker earnings during the current year.

Feb 28, 2016 5:51 AM EST

Kraft Heinz reports profit in Q4, beats Wall Street view

The Kraft Heinz Company on Thursday reported its fourth-quarter earnings that outstripped analysts' estimate. The company also declared a quarterly dividend of $0.575 per common share.

Feb 28, 2016 5:47 AM EST

Fitch Also Degrades Economic Outlook of Azerbaijan After S&P And Moody’s

S&P and Moody’s have downgraded economic outlook of Azerbaijan during the previous month. On Friday, the other US Stock Exchange Commission recognized rating agency, Fitch Ratings, has also downgraded the outlook. Country’s government and central bank adopted measures have apparently gone in vain to tackle the economic turmoil.

Feb 28, 2016 5:42 AM EST

22 Years After the Apartheid in South Africa: White Squatter Camp

White people were once ruling and oppressive class in South Africa, As government wipe out the apartheid, unskilled white people are ousted and have to live in slums. There are more than 400,000 white people live in poverty.

Feb 28, 2016 5:40 AM EST

Venezuela’s ‘Gold Dream’ May Get Fettered Over Conclusion of Other ICSID Proceedings

Venezuela has announced on Wednesday reaching a $5 billion venturing deal with Gold Reserves. The government is expecting to enrich its ever decaying foreign currency reserve with the fund under agreement. But analysts assume, the government may hardly use the fund since Gold Reserves and several other plaintiffs’ proceedings with ICSID are going to be concluded shortly.

Feb 28, 2016 5:38 AM EST

Alibaba, Tencent Holdings to Fund Didi Kuaidi $1 Billion

Did Kuaidi, the largest ride-hailing service in China is about to raise $1 billion the same amount that Uber spent last year for its expansion. It is going to be a tough competition for both companies since they are being backed up by other large companies such as Alibaba and Tencent Holdings Inc.

Feb 28, 2016 5:36 AM EST

Hedge Funds Supported China Car Rental eHi

Hedge funds are favoring eHi Car Services Ltd (NASDAQ:EHIC) stocks. Many hedge funds are reportedly increasing their collective stake in the China's car rental company.

Feb 26, 2016 8:48 AM EST

Zoopla sets new record as 58mln homebuyers visits in January 2016

British property website Zoopla has set a new record in attracting more number of visitors to its webpage. About 58 million visits to Zoopla website and app by homebuyers was recorded in January 2016. Zoopla has announced better than forecast results for 2015.

Feb 26, 2016 8:45 AM EST

Group of Canadian and Kuwaiti Investors Bought The London City Airport for £2 Billion, Raise Concerns Over Possible Airport Charges Raise

The London City Airport has now new owners as a group of investors led by Canadian pension plan acquire the facility for £2 billion. Some expressed a concern over the airport’s plan to expand the service, also over the high price that could cause the new owners to increase airport charges.

Feb 26, 2016 8:40 AM EST

Exxon may face downgrading by Moody's amid bleak oil prices

Exxon Mobil Corp may lose credit rating from Moody's Investors Service. Moody's on Thursday lowered its outlook for Exxon from stable to negative. Exxon is suffering from cash flows in the wake of continuous drop in oil prices.

Feb 26, 2016 8:34 AM EST