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Indigo Airlines Confirms Order of $26.6B worth Airbus Jets

Largest budget airline in India confirms $26.6B deal with Airbus to purchase jets. IndiGo is the largest local airline in India in terms of market share.

Aug 18, 2015 7:03 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


Puerto Rico responds to fiscal crisis with a regressive tax that could hurt country's bottom line, poor people

Puerto Rico is increasing its sales tax to 11.5% from 7% on July in a bid to address its fiscal problems. This is considered a regressive move that could ultimately hurt the country’s bottom line and its countless poor people.

Aug 18, 2015 6:50 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


Financial Struggle: Fidel Castro shares his biggest regrets

Former Cuban president and revolutionary Fidel Castro made startling admissions to Citigroup executive Bill Rhodes, who said that the Latin American leader regretted kicking out the IMF from the country and assigning Che Guevara as the chief of the Cuban central bank.

Aug 17, 2015 11:26 PM EDT


Remember the 3 Cs to get the best business loan term possible

There are three Cs you must consider when applying for a business loan. These are the Credit Score, Cash Flow, and the Collateral.

Aug 17, 2015 11:03 PM EDT


Clash of Kings Reaches 65M Downloads in Just a Year

The game Clash of Kings reaches more than 65 million downloads in one year. To celebrate this important milestone, Elex is releasing an important update that also contains gifts for the players.

Aug 17, 2015 10:53 PM EDT


Star Wars Galaxy will soon land in Disney theme parks

Disney announces plans to add their biggest themed parks to date. Guests will be transported to a whole new Star Wars world.

Aug 17, 2015 9:26 AM EDT


President Obama shares his choice of songs on Spotify summer playlist

President Obama had listed his favorite songs on The President's Summer Playlist, available on Spotify. Along with the playlist, CNBC reported that President Obama had also released his summer reading list on a two-week family vacation in Martha's Vineyard.

Aug 17, 2015 9:22 AM EDT


London SMEs have more money in the bank than the national average

Hampshire Trust Bank found out in their research that London’s SMEs have an average bank savings worth £500,000, which is an amount nearly twice the national average.

Aug 17, 2015 9:20 AM EDT


Phone Home: Russian billionaire commits $100 Million in search for intelligent alien life

Russian billionaire Yuri Milner committed $100 million to a project called Breakthrough Listen, which is the most comprehensive search for intelligent life form in the universe.

Aug 17, 2015 9:13 AM EDT


Forensic science group LGC up for sale at £700m, owner Bridgepoint expects huge returns

LGC, the forensic science service provider that has been helping police solve crime is now up for grabs at £700 million by its private equity firm owner, Bridgepoint.

Aug 17, 2015 9:10 AM EDT


Air pollution in China kills 4,400 people a day: study

China death toll increases to more than a million due to inhalation of harmful substances that linger in the air which comes from burning fuels. Studies showed that a large percentage of the population is experiencing 120 hours or more of unhealthy air.

Aug 17, 2015 9:08 AM 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


Baby Boomers may have too much of their savings invested in stocks

A retirement investment plan risking plenty on stocks may not be the best course of action for Baby Boomers.

Aug 17, 2015 5:14 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


Donald Trump received millions from endorsing multilevel marketing company ACN

Donald Trump received millions of dollars for endorsing the multilevel marketing company ACN. Donald Trump has received millions of dollars in payments for endorsements he made for multilevel marketing company ACN.

Aug 17, 2015 4:38 AM EDT


Eurozone finance ministers approve the third bailout package for Greece

After heated debate and lengthy explanations, Greece finally gets approval of billions of new loans to reconstruct the country's devastated economy. The said loan will recapitalize Greece banks and will come in installment. Total rescue package reaches 89 billion euros or $93 billion.

Aug 17, 2015 4:32 AM EDT


Will Samsung Pay replace your wallet?

Samsung Pay is likely to be launched across the globe this year. The new retail payment mode from Samsung is raising many eyebrows whether it can beat rivals in the market-- Apple Pay and Google's Android Pay.

Aug 17, 2015 4:15 AM EDT


Transgender models are the new face of & Other Stories

Two transgender models are featured in a new fashion campaign by & Other Stories. The H&M sister brand also hired an all-transgender crew members during the shoot.

Aug 17, 2015 4:11 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


401K: The Good, The Bad and The Ugly Alternative

The 410K has been a glimmer of hope to the vast majority of employees yet throughout its existence, it has provided very little benefit to retirees and their family.

Aug 17, 2015 4:04 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


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