MetLife profit drops 43% on weaker investment yield, tax hit
The US largest insurance firm MetLife recorded 43% fall in third quarter profits woing discouraging yields on investments and tax cost pertaining to its UK subsidiary eroded the profitability. The quarterly numbers were below the market forecast.
Nov 05, 2015 9:49 PM EST
Apple's new iOS9 dominates 66% seven weeks after release
Apple leads the market as 66 percent of compatible devices are running its latest iOS9, showing superiority in keeping its mobile platform fresh.
Facebook, Amazon join $300-bn Market Cap Club
The latest surge in shares of Amazon and Facebook took them into $300B market capitalization club. With these two, eight US companies are above $300B Mcap, while six of them are from the technology sector. Facebook has surpassed General Electric (GE) in Mcap.
Bohai to combine air-leasing businesses after $7.6 billion Avolon acquisition deal
Bohai Leasing Co. will merge its air-leasing businesses after the completion of the $7.6 billion Avalon Holdings Ltd acquisition deal, Hong Kong Aviation Capital chief executive officer Donal Boylan said Tuesday.
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Clinton Health Foundation to refile returns after being pressured to amend tax errors
The Clinton Health Access Initiative (CHAI) changed its mind again on Wednesday, announcing that it would refile its erroneous tax returns with the IRS.
Nov 05, 2015 9:27 PM EST
Commonwealth Bank of Australia Quarterly Profit Increased 4%
The Commonwealth Bank of Australia reported its unaudited cash profit for the month of September with a four percent increase to A$2.4 billion.
Nov 05, 2015 9:21 PM EST
Target to Tap Outside Company on Storing Grocery Stock
Target Corp is planning to partner with outside companies to help store its growing fresh food supply. Supervalu Inc is one of the leading candidates, says analyst.
Nov 05, 2015 8:56 PM EST
Hotels block booking guests rewards night, Hyatt Regency San Francisco is blocking award redemptions
Guests claim that hotels' loyalty programs can block booking their rewards night. But Hyatt offers true redemption, which is not just no blackout dates, it has no capacity controls.
Nov 05, 2015 8:40 PM EST
Kasanka National Park: Witness the largest mammal migration on earth
Africa's greatest mammal migration is composed of millions of fruit bats that descend on Kasanka National Park. Moreover, Kasanka National Park serves as conservation area protecting different species of birds and bats.
Nov 05, 2015 8:32 PM EST
Top 5 Skiing Resorts in Europe
There are several skiing resorts in Europe that travelers could visit and enjoy. Searching for the next skiing resort this season? Find numbers of great skiing resort in the European continent that assure great memories, enjoyable vacation and lots of fun while roaming in the mountain slopes.
Nov 05, 2015 7:55 PM EST
Home Rental Apps: Better AirBnB Alternatives To Help You Find A Better Place Away From Home
There are various home rental app thats a traveler could use as a better alternative to AirBnB. AirBnB is one of the famous home rental app that a traveler can find.
Nov 05, 2015 7:44 PM EST
Bitcoin at the highest this year due to positive news surrounding it, analysts study
In the past few weeks Bitcoin is rapidly approaching $500, and according to analysts one of the major reasons for the surge is the positive news that the cryptocurrency has been receiving.
Nov 05, 2015 8:08 AM EST
Vice Media gets $200 million investment from Disney
Walt Disney Co will invest $200 million in Vice Media, the unique video maker that covers current affairs for the Millennials.
Nov 05, 2015 7:55 AM EST
Traveling with a Baby: Things to Consider for a Safe Travel
Traveling with a baby can be enjoyable while enjoying going to different travel destinations. however, infants or children is at a greater health risk while traveling. For safe traveling with an infant, parents must consider this basic health safety.
Nov 05, 2015 5:36 AM EST
Mobile Travel Techonology and Internet market Changing the Future of the Travel Industry
Travel industry has been change by mobile travel technology and internet markets. This new trends is helping and benefits the travel company firms and markets.
Nov 05, 2015 5:26 AM EST
Expedia Inc Accepts $3.9 billion deal Acqusition for HomeAway
Expedia added the leading vacation rental site HomeAway on its travel booking brand subsidiaries. The Belluvue-based company Expedia had acquired the vacation rental company accepting the $3.9 billion deal.
Nov 05, 2015 5:22 AM EST