Marks & Spencer in trouble may close 30 stores
Marks & Spencer is in trouble again, the British multinational retailing giant is expected to announce the shutdown up to thirty stores within the...
Larry Ellison replaced as Oracle CEO
After thirty-seven years at the helm, the fifth richest person on the planet Larry Ellison steps down as Oracle CEO. Mr. Ellison will become...
UK foreign direct investment created over 66,000 jobs in 2013
UK foreign direct investment in 2013 was the highest in Europe and the second highest in the world, after the United States, creating 66,390...
BYU physicists develop quieter airplane toilet
A quieter airplane toilet has been developed by a group of Brigham Young University physicists.
Conventional airplane toilets are very loud. For some passengers, the...
Russia today is a threat, let’s not deceive ourselves, says ex-MI6 boss
Russia has become a “state-to-state threat” and is not on a path to democracy, we should not deceive ourselves, says former MI6 chief Sir...
How to Take Your Negotiation Skills to the Next Level
Negotiation is an art form, a delicate balance of strategy, communication, and psychology. For young businessmen navigating the early stages of their careers, mastering...
Bidding frenzy in auctions caused by speed of counterbids, not time pressure
It is the quickness of counterbids that triggers a bidding frenzy in auctions, not time pressure, say researchers. The intensity of bidding drives people's...
Tesco has sold Dobbies Garden Centres for £217 million
Tesco sold Dobbies Garden Centres for £217 million to a group of investors led by Midlothian Capital Partners and Hattington Capital.
The chain of garden...
Microbe biotech to help clean up mining industry wastewater
Control of wastewater is a key part of managing the environmental impact of mining. Now, mineral engineers are exploring how to enlist microbes to...
AIG posts lower than expected Q4 earnings
American International Group Inc (AIG) posted lower than expected earnings in the fourth quarter due to lower rates of interest and refinancing expensive debt.
The...