13 banks failed ECB stress test, not 25 any more
The European Central Bank (ECB) announced on Sunday that of the 25 banks that initially failed the banking stress test, 12 have already covered...
Japanese inflation 1.3% in December
Japanese inflation rose to (annualized) 1.3% in December, according to Statistics Japan, higher than forecasts and signaling perhaps that Prime Minister Shinzō Abe’s policies,...
Netflix briefly became the world’s most valuable media company on Thursday
Netflix briefly became the world’s most valuable media company on Thursday.
Shares in the online streaming giant rose by over 2% in afternoon trading, increasing...
Graphene wireless electronic devices printed onto human skin
Graphene wireless electronic devices can be printed onto human skin, effectively creating an on-body communications system, say scientists from the University of Manchester in England. Graphene...
Asda was the UK’s cheapest supermarket for branded goods in 2016
The UK’s cheapest supermarket for branded goods in 2016 was Asda, according to consumer group ‘Which?’.
The consumer group looked at the average prices of...
Humana Inc said to be considering a sale
Humana Inc is reportedly considering a sale of the company after receiving indications of takeover interest.
According to the WSJ, a person familiar with the...
Walney Extension wind farm gets green light from UK government
The UK government has given the green light for the extension of the Walney offshore wind farm, already one of the largest in the...
Chief executive of Dole Food Company, Inc. wants to buy out company
Dole Food Company, Inc. will soon be acquired by David H. Murdock in a definitive merger agreement in which Mr. Murdock will buy complete...
European pilots flight time limits
MEPs (members of the European Parliament) voted for firmer flight time limits for pilots, saying that safety is a top priority.
However, some people are...
Bank of England provides forward guidance
The Bank of England’s MPC (Monetary Policy Committee) voted to provide some clearly defined guidance on its future conduct of monetary policy for the...