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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


Some Essentials in Building an Investment Portfolio

The market may be volatile but there are steps to make a solid portfolio that's not only profitable but one that also gives you peace of mind.

Aug 17, 2015 5:07 AM EDT


Japan's 0.4% deflated economy, assault to 'Abenomics'

Even with Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe's Abenomics, the country's declining economy cannot be uplift by his three-pronged approach. Unless he did something to make the economy rise once again, he will fail to get support rates from the upcoming Upper House election.

Aug 17, 2015 4:55 AM EDT


Buoyed with soaring profits, Spreadex ups dividend 4 times

UK betting firm Spreadex has quadrupled its dividend payout for the year ended May 2015 as significant jump recorded in sales and profits.

Aug 17, 2015 4:08 AM EDT


KKR's Samson Resources to File for Bankruptcy

KKR's Samson Resources investment will be taken over by its lenders due to bankruptcy. The company will skip its $110 million interest payment through a 30-day grace period.

Aug 17, 2015 3:19 AM EDT


Samsung Galaxy Note 5 will be available in Q4 in the US

Samsung Note 5 which is the new addition to the Samsung Note phablet family was launched in New York. The South Korean firm has no plans of releasing the Note 5 in Europe, citing marketing reasons and a change of strategy.

Aug 17, 2015 2:00 AM EDT