Business News
Oil Extends Slide Below $30
Wall Street Journal - 18 Jan 2016 09:55
Crude oil futures extended a fall below $30 a barrel, as the removal of sanctions over Iranian oil exports sparked concerns that oil prices would move even lower.
Oil price dips below $28 to 13-year low as markets brace for Iranian supply
The Guardian - 18 Jan 2016 08:56
Brent crude bounced back in Asian trading but pressure is likely to remain on prices as the supply glut grows and Chinese growth continues to slow The price of oil has briefly fallen below $28 to its lowest point for 13 ...
How to Create an Effective Business Plan
The Huffington Post - 18 Jan 2016 23:29
Writing a business plan is the first step to launching a profitable business. The length of your business plan does not determine its effectiveness in guiding you to achieve your business goals. Nope, it doesn't matter i...
This Roomba-like robot for windows fixes the most annoying thing about cleaning
Business Insider - 18 Jan 2016 22:57
This robot is designed clean the hard-to-reach places that makes window washing such a chore. Produced by Corey Protin. Edited by Maya Dangerfield. Follow TI: On Facebook
Government To Reboot UKTI Export Agency
Sky News - 19 Jan 2016 00:50
Ministers will set out plans to revamp UKTI amid scepticism about exports targets set by the Chancellor, Sky News understands.
Bank Rate-Setter Fears Impact Of Rising Debt
Sky News - 18 Jan 2016 23:29
A member of the Bank of England's monetary policy committee suggests we may have to get used to weaker levels of economic growth.
Technology is disrupting the financial services industry -- here's how
Business Insider - 18 Jan 2016 23:15
BI Intelligence Technology is upending workflow and processes in the financial services industry. Tasks once handled with paper money, bulky computers, and human interaction are now being completed entirely on digital in...
Sanders Takes Aim At Clinton's Wall Street Ties: "I Don't Take Money From Big Banks"
Fast Company - 18 Jan 2016 09:00
Bernie Sanders argued that Hillary Clinton wouldn't be tough enough at regulating banks because she's taken millions in donations from them. Fresh off polls that show Bernie Sanders increasing his lead over Hillary Clint...
The end of cheap Chinese labour and where the jobs are going
Forbes - 18 Jan 2016 07:41
Globalization allows big companies, like Apple, GE, and AT&T, to build factories in countries with the lowest labour costs, and China used to be their top choice. However, China is losing its dominant position because la...
Developer Reaches Settlements Over Luxury Buildings That Were Left Unfinished
The New York Times - 18 Jan 2016 06:43
Africa Israel Investments Ltd. drew buyers to one of the condo buildings with promises of a terrace, an indoor swimming pool and other amenities, but abandoned the renovation when the economy crashed.
Asian markets fall again over oil price concerns
USA Today - 18 Jan 2016 06:35Puerto Rico revises fiscal reform plan amid growing deficit
Miami Herald - 19 Jan 2016 01:34
Puerto Rico is revising a fiscal and economic reform plan to reflect a jump in the island's projected deficit and steep drop in anticipated revenues, officials said Monday. …
The dean of London Business School shares 4 skills you need to become a global leader
Business Insider - 19 Jan 2016 00:05
YouTube/London Business School For many people in their 20s and 30s, career advancement trumps any quality in an employer. Why? Because the higher your function, the more opportunities you have to make a difference in y...
Deutsche Bank to Face British Lawsuit Over High-Speed Trading
The New York Times - 18 Jan 2016 23:48
The claim to be filed later this year mirrors a class-action lawsuit in New York that accuses the German lender of manipulating currency trades.
Are Food Companies Playing Chicken With Prices?
Wall Street Journal - 18 Jan 2016 23:36
The leading index of U.S. chicken prices for retail buyers has been unusually high, bolstering profits for the likes of Tyson Foods, Sanderson Farms and Pilgrim's Pride.
Worldpay Offers Faster Payments, But Not to Investors
Wall Street Journal - 18 Jan 2016 19:17
The U.K. payments company, which listed last October in London, is more than fairly valued given the promise of its technology.
Accounting Body To Decide On HBOS Inquiry
Sky News - 18 Jan 2016 17:54
The accounting watchdog will decide on Tuesday whether to pursue a formal probe into HBOS's auditors, Sky News learns.
WhatsApp Is Finally Inviting Businesses Onto Its Massive Network This Year
Forbes - 18 Jan 2016 17:41
The world's biggest messaging app takes its first steps towards becoming a viable business, as it drops a $1 subscription fee and nears 1 billion users.
Hollywood studios, Sky spar with EU antitrust regulators
Reuters - 18 Jan 2016 17:31
BRUSSELS - NBCUniversal, Disney and four other U.S. studios together with Sky UK on Monday rebuffed European Union charges of anti-competitive movie-licensing deals in a crucial hearing ahead of a decision later this yea...
Are Enterprises Taking On More Cloud Services Than They Can Handle?
Forbes - 18 Jan 2016 08:08
Does it make sense to have a lot of clouds doing different things for the enterprise? A recent study suggests enterprises may be taking on more cloud services that they can handle. What is a solid threshold for cloud se...
Bernie Sanders Releases Tax Plan, Nation's Rich Recoil In Horror
Forbes - 18 Jan 2016 06:42
Democratic Presidential hopeful Bernie Sanders took a break from yelling at clouds long enough to release his tax plan today, and it's, how should I put this...aggressive. Sanders proposes a top rate on individual inco...
Huawei plans to launch four P9 smartphones, including a dual-camera variant
Venture Beat - 19 Jan 2016 01:30
EXCLUSIVE: Huawei will be launching no fewer than four handsets as members of its family of P9 flagships this year, according to a person with knowledge of the company’s plans. Although detailed specifications were not...