After the Outbreak, Chipotle Struggles To Find Alternative Food Peparation Method
After a devastating series of food poisoning in its restaurants nationwide in 2015, Chipotle has to change their food preparation practice.
Dec 17, 2015 9:54 PM EST
The Aftermath of China Smog Red Alert
For the first time in since adopting the four-tier emergency response program for air pollution, last week Beijing issued red alert for smog as the air pollution in China get worse.
Amazon pulls out hoverboards, questions safety, after fire-related incidents
After a series of hoverboard fire incidents made it to the headlines, Amazon is pulling out the device from its store and is questioning its standards.
U.S. bombing on ISIS oil facilities finally taking toll
US-led bombing on ISIS oil facilities is finally taking effect, bringing the terrorist group’s $500 million a year income from this business down to only a fraction.
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EBay to Set Up outposts in Shopping Malls to help people sell gift they didn't want after Christmas
To gain more sellers and help people sell their unwanted Christmas gifts, eBay will be setting up physical shops in Westfield Malls on December 26 to 27.
Dec 17, 2015 8:08 PM EST
Wells Fargo Donates $50,000 for San Bernardino shooting victims
Wells Fargo & Company announced Tuesday that it will give $50,000 to the San Bernardino United Relief Fund to help the families of the victims of the shoot out.
Dec 17, 2015 8:07 PM EST
Soon to Come: Droneport, Airport for Drone
Aerodrome will build the world first droneport in the Boulder City, Nevada. This facility is approved by FAA for training and certification of drone pilot.
Dec 17, 2015 7:09 AM EST
Frutarom buys Wiberg: Raises its sales target to $2 billion by 2020
Israel’s Futarom, leading flavor and fine ingredients maker has announced that it is to acquire Austrian savory flavor maker Wiberg for $130 million. Futarom has aimed its sales target to $2 billion by 2020.
Dec 17, 2015 4:21 AM EST
Pravin Gordhan returns as new Finance Minister: South Africa’s banking index goes high
South African President Jacob Zuma has decided to reappoint Pravin Gordhan as Financial Minister after removing David van Rooyen from the position. Gordhan will take over this position again which he had held previously for five years. Following this, shares in South Africa’s banking index surged to 15 percent.
Dec 17, 2015 3:54 AM EST
Major U.S. Banks Raise Prime Rates After Federal Reserve Hike
Major U.S. banks raised their prime rates, a benchmark for a wide range of consumer and commercial loans, for the first time since 2006 on Wednesday, following a rate hike from the Federal Reserve. While the Fed has no direct influence on the prime rate, it is typically closely correlated to changes in the target federal funds rate.
Dec 17, 2015 3:51 AM EST
Third Avenue Management Obtains Exemptive Relief for Focused Credit Fund
Third Avenue Management LLC ("Third Avenue" or the "Adviser"), an investment adviser to private and institutional clients, today announced that the Adviser and the Third Avenue Focused Credit Fund ("FCF") have obtained exemptive relief from the Securities and Exchange Commission ("SEC") to continue to protect shareholders of FCF following modification of the Plan of Liquidation for FCF.
Dec 17, 2015 3:40 AM EST
Russia's Ukraine bond is official sovereign debt: IMF
IMF's board has confirmed that Russia's holding of Ukraine bond is sovereign debt, but not a commercial bond. The due date on payment of Ukraine bond is 20 December. Russia is gearing up to take legal action if Ukraine doesn't pay within a 10-day grace period.
Dec 17, 2015 3:36 AM EST
No new Boeing 747 for Air Force One: Congress
The U.S. White House decided to delay Boeing 747 order for the new Air Force One upgrade to fiscal 2017. The congressional negotiators provide less than expected spending bill for the presidential aircraft
Dec 17, 2015 3:34 AM EST
HTC One X9: An Android smartphone that looks like an iPhone
HTC plans to release its new Android smartphone called One X9. The smartphone is targeted toward midrange market, and will go on sale in early 2016.
Dec 17, 2015 3:15 AM EST
Moody's lowers rating on South Arica to 'negative' from 'stable'
South Africa's rating has been downgraded by Moody's from stable to negative. The sluggish economy, rising risks and political pressures are primary reasons for downgrading. The most developed nation in Africa is lagging in human and physical infrastructure resources. The country needs to enhance the skills set of people to make them employable.
Dec 17, 2015 1:53 AM EST
Lower fuel costs propel airline profits high
The year-long price weakness in oil is helping airlines post record level profits. During the last nine months of 2015, the US aviation industry recorded over 60 percent growth in profits. Fuel account for 30 percent of operating expenses of airlines. The drop in oil price is boosting operating profits. Airlines are also passing the oil price drop benefit to passengers as they slashed airfares.
Dec 17, 2015 1:41 AM EST
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