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What has schooling got to do with retail? India's top e-retailers are running free 'universities'

Free “universities” are becoming a fast growing trend among India’s top online retailers with millions of merchants in the country selling their products online.

Aug 18, 2015 9:10 AM EDT


Mixed news regarding the economy ultimately leads to rising U.S. stocks

Two market forces acting on opposite ends of the economy ultimately lead to rising U.S. stocks. The rate of manufacturing slowing down within the state has plunged to near historic levels while the world was caught by surprise as China's yuan was devalued last week.

Aug 18, 2015 7:32 AM EDT


Merkel makes case for Greek bailout ahead of key parliamentary vote

Facing a potential rebellion from allies in parliament, German Chancellor Angela Merkel appears on TV trying to shore up support for a Greek bailout. Merkel says she expects the International Monetary Fund to take park in the bailout.

Aug 18, 2015 7:06 AM EDT


Grain Leader Cargill Buys Salmon Market Leader EWOS for $1.5B

Cargill agrees to buy EWOS in a deal that would also make the grain market provider a leader in aquaculture business.

Aug 18, 2015 6:53 AM EDT


America Movil to cut roaming charges to prevent AT&T from stealing market shares in Mexico

As AT&T moves to Mexico, America Movil announced that it would eliminate its roaming charges to prevent its rival from stealing the market share in their home turf.

Aug 18, 2015 6:48 AM EDT


World stocks mostly higher on steady Yuan, Greece expected bailout

Most of the world stock markets were higher last Monday due to the steady Yuan and the expected bailout of Greece.

Aug 18, 2015 4:51 AM EDT


New York Manufacturing Index shrinks to -14.92 level; its lowest since 2009

A New York Federal Reserve survey reveals that manufacturing activity in the state has dropped to the lowest point since 2009.

Aug 18, 2015 4:50 AM EDT


BP faces over $28 million fine as FERC judge upheld price rigging charges

FERC issued a Show Cause Order to BP for the $28 million fine over price rigging charges in 2008. This is the latest among a series of multi-million cases against BP.

Aug 18, 2015 4:47 AM EDT


Inside the Billion Dollar Startup Club: Top 5 Fastest Unicorns in the World Today

It takes a lot of hard work for a company to reach $1 billion valuation. But some are faster than the rest. Here are 5 of them who reached the unicorn status in the shortest time.

Aug 18, 2015 1:43 AM EDT


India recruits private sector executives to head state bank reforms

The Indian government recruited executives from the private sector to lead two of the biggest state-owned banks, making it the first such appointments in a wide-range reform strategy to challenge the dominant but often inefficient lenders backed by the government.

Aug 17, 2015 11:32 PM EDT


Yuan to move up and down as economy stabilizes: China central bank

The world was shocked to see China yuan drop against the dollar for two consecutive days, making it the currency’s biggest fall in decades but chief economist Ma Jun said that the currency will be expected to move in both directions.

Aug 17, 2015 8:56 AM EDT


Fraudulent activities are rampant in the digital ad ecosystem, says former Forbes.com CEO

Former Forbes.com CEO Jim Spanfeller exposed the fraudulent activities surrounding the digital ad ecosystem.

Aug 17, 2015 8:40 AM EDT


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