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American Business News for 21 Aug 2019
U.S. markets regulator proposes new guidelines on shareholder advisers
Reuters - 21 Aug 2019 16:43The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission on Wednesday proposed new guidance that aims to clarify how investors and advisory firms that vote on their behalf should cast their votes in corporate... elections on issues like pay and diversity.
For Manufacturers in China, Breaking Up Is Hard to Do
Wall Street Journal - 21 Aug 2019 16:33Nestle rallies on Nifty inclusion hopes; Indiabulls Housing could make way
Business Standard - 21 Aug 2019 11:50
Exclusive: Alibaba postpones up to $15 billion Hong Kong listing amid protests - sources
Reuters - 21 Aug 2019 05:10China's biggest e-commerce company Alibaba Group Holding Ltd has delayed its up to $15 billion listing in Hong Kong amid growing political unrest in the Asian financial hub, two people with knowledge... of the matter told Reuters.
Trump looking at possible US tax cuts but not now
The Economic Times - 21 Aug 2019 04:56"We're very far from a recession," Trump told reporters during a White House visit by Romanian President Klaus Iohannis.
Asia Markets: Asian markets pull back after recession fears weigh on Wall Street
Market Watch - 21 Aug 2019 04:51Asian markets were mostly lower in early trading Wednesday, after recession worries led to losses on Wall Street.
A $4 billion bet by Asia's richest man is hurt by too much gas
The Economic Times - 21 Aug 2019 04:22The 10 synthetic gasifiers that make up the project are now finally commissioned.
Walmart Is Suing Tesla for Solar Panels That Went up in Flames
Time - 21 Aug 2019 03:49
Store executives starting to worry about tariffs’ effects on consumers
USA Today - 21 Aug 2019 01:54
Victims of Equitable Life are asked to vote on compensation offer
Daily Mail - 21 Aug 2019 01:48
Restaurant business is giving lenders indigestion
American Banker - 21 Aug 2019 21:18As a growing number of chains go bankrupt, loan charge-offs are rising.
As the Fed Frets, Retailers Rake in Sales
Wall Street Journal - 21 Aug 2019 17:46Before Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell puts the finishing touches on a speech he is delivering this week, maybe he should take some time to listen to a playback of Target's earnings conference... call.
Trump claims the stock market would be higher if he hadn't confronted China -- is he right?
Market Watch - 21 Aug 2019 17:07If the trade war is successfully resolved, the Dow could rise to 30,000 points.
Federal Deficits to Rise More Than Expected Over Next Decade, CBO Says
Wall Street Journal - 21 Aug 2019 17:00British Airways And Shell Venture To Convert Rubbish Into Jet Fuel
Forbes - 21 Aug 2019 16:58
Reserve Bank will likely hold off on rate cut, despite easing inflation - economists
Fin24 - 21 Aug 2019 16:57Inflation for July eased to 4%. However, the SA Reserve Bank is likely to maintain a cautious stance before deciding to implement a rate cut, given the risk of a rating downgrade which still looms... large.
U.S. home sales jump, boosted by lower mortgage rates
Reuters - 21 Aug 2019 16:42U.S. home sales rose more than expected in July, boosted by lower mortgage rates and a strong labor market, signs the Federal Reserve's shift toward lower interest rates was supporting the economy.
Tesla Has Failed Massively As A Public Company
Forbes - 21 Aug 2019 16:38
7 Things That Really Grind Consumers' Gears, And What You Can Do About It
Forbes - 21 Aug 2019 16:33
Uniper workers urge Fortum to spell out future plans to allay downgrade fears
Reuters - 21 Aug 2019 16:24Labor representatives at Uniper , fearing a ratings downgrade in the event of a full takeover of the German energy group, have called on major shareholder Fortum to lay out plans for future... cooperation between the two companies.
Citigroup, BNP Paribas ensnared in case against Huawei CFO
New York Post - 21 Aug 2019 16:13
Court Documents Tie Huawei to Iran, Syria, Sudan, Describe New Banking Links
Wall Street Journal - 21 Aug 2019 16:01For This Global Leader, Smart Money Follows Smart Ideas
Forbes - 21 Aug 2019 15:57
James Dolan's plan to build orb-like amphitheaters under fire
New York Post - 21 Aug 2019 15:54
Analysts Forecast 11% Gains Ahead For The iShares Russell 1000 Growth ETF
Forbes - 21 Aug 2019 15:53