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Newell Rubbermaid and Jarden’s Plan to Merge Can Lead to Growth

Newell Rubbermaid and Jarden Corp. are in talks to combine their businesses. WSJ first reported this speculative news by an anonymous source. Soon after this news, the stock and share market of these companies reached sky-high.

Dec 08, 2015 9:53 PM EST

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Now the desktop is no longer a trend in India

Now the mobile e-commerce is booming e-commerce business in India. Now the mobile e-commerce is a booming e-commerce business in India. India could have 657 million Internet users by 2019, up from 277 million to date.

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US consumer credit growth below forecast in October

The consumer spending slowed down in October. The latest data from the US Federal Reserve indicated the cautious approach of American consumers ahead of major shopping season in the country. The consumer spending rose $15.98 billion to $3.5 trillion in October as against $38.5 billion growth registered in September. The auto and student loans propelled the consumer growth in October.

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GE turns down $3.3B Electrolux acquisition

General Electric Co. pulled out of the agreed $3.3 billion acquisition of Sweden’s Electrolux AB, succumbing to pressure brought by the U.S. Justice Department, which was blocking the sale due to antitrust issues.

Vietnam sees property rebound as more prefer mortgage than cash in buying homes

Vietnam is experiencing a real estate property rebound as thousands of first-time home buyers choose loans to buy their houses and pay mortgage for up to 15 years, increasing the real estate loans by 22 percent in 2015.

Dec 07, 2015 11:14 PM EST

Credit market faces $1 trillion problem from borrowers looking to refinance their debts

Lower quality, high yield, and leveraged loan borrowers are looking to refinance their loans, which is expected to reach up to $1.05 trillion to $1.2 trillion worth of low quality speculative grade debt.

Dec 07, 2015 11:09 PM EST

China's budget airline spread wings to cover more routes

The cost-cutting measures at corporate companies are creating more demand for budget airlines in China. A majority of business travellers are also preferring to fly by budget carriers. The four budget airlines are making profits in Chinese domestic aviation. The budget airlines account for seven percent of China's domestic air travel and is expected to grow over 100 percent in next five years.

Dec 07, 2015 9:31 PM EST

Ferrovial offers broadspectrum A$715M in Cash

Ferrovial SA offered A$715 million for Broadspectrum Ltd., almost a year after the company rejected its previous bid. However, lots of investors are unhappy with the new offer as it presents an opportunistic bid.

Dec 07, 2015 9:27 PM EST

Asian stock markets boosted after U.S. jobs report

Asian stock markets traded higher after the US jobs report suggested the likelihood of the Federal Reserve to rise interest rates in next week. Stock benchmark traded higher in Japan, China, South Korea, Singapore, Taiwan, Philippines, and Indonesia.

Dec 07, 2015 9:25 PM EST

A long-stretched financial winter looms over Hong Kong

Hong Kong's financial hub has slipped into pressure following the continuous economy slowdown in China and concerns about possible interest rate hike by US Federal Reserve. The GDP of Hong Kong's financial center is expected slip over two percent. The latest probe by Chinese authorities into financial markets is also creating tremors among hedge funds, fund managers, brokerage firms and banks.

Dec 07, 2015 9:24 PM EST

IDC: Worldwide Smartphone Market Will See the First Single-Digit Growth Year on Record

On Thursday, the new market forecast said that global smartphone sales growth will cool to single digits for the first time amid the China's economic slowdown. IDC predicted the 9.8% increase in global smartphones shipment to a total of 1.43 billion units. Android dominates the market share with 81.2% with Apple holding only 15.8%.

Dec 07, 2015 8:27 AM EST

Relieved Northern China: Free from the Deadly Smog after Five Days

Interestingly, just when China took a pledge to fight with global warming in Paris meet, Northern part of China is covered with deadly smog. Chinese people got some relief after a strong winter wind helped to clear out the haze after five days.

Dec 07, 2015 8:13 AM EST

Motorola Solutions Acquires Airwave for $1.2 Billion

Motorola acquire UK's Airwave for $1.2 billion to enhance its service business in mobile communication.

Dec 07, 2015 8:07 AM EST

Delhi Pollution- If the Air is being Shared, Why Isn’t the Responsibility?

To combat with Delhi pollution, people need to be responsible first. Beijing, the closest competitor of Delhi in air pollution introduced odd-even number vehicle restrictions way back 2008 Olympics. This measure can be implemented on an immediate basis without any expense.

Dec 07, 2015 7:19 AM EST

Iron ore below $40 as China's reserves at 7-month high

The China's economy slowdown and concerns about possible interest rate hike by US Federal Reserve are impacting iron ore prices, which are hovering at $40 per metric ton. Adding to this, the increased supplies from global majors are further putting pressure on iron ore prices. The sluggish Chinese steel industry has also become a cause of concern.

Dec 07, 2015 4:17 AM EST

Volkswagen hold talks with investors in Qatar following emission scandal

Volkswagen's CEO, chairman, and top shareholders held talks in Qatar to discuss the company's emissions tests scandal and Volkswagen's new structure and future business focus. The Qatar investor was calling for changes in the Volkswagen management following the emissions scandal that has cost the shareholders billions.

Dec 07, 2015 2:10 AM EST