Nordstrom first quarter profit misses estimates, same-store sales up
Nordstrom posted first quarter net income of $128 million, or $0.66 per share, down from $140 million, or $0.72 per share, in the first...
Samsung brand not severely damaged by Note 7 scandal, poll reveals
The Samsung brand has not been severely damaged by the global recall of Galaxy Note 7 smartphones, according to a US opinion poll by...
America’s debt danger zone undermines GDP growth
America landed in a debt 'danger zone' which reduced economic growth. From 2009 to 2014, being in the debt danger zone reduced economic growth...
Fort McMurray wildfire to continue spreading amid extreme conditions says NASA
The Fort McMurray area will continue to be razed for some time by a massive wildfire, according to NASA, which reports that fire conditions...
Westjet adds flights to Glasgow from Halifax and Toronto
Canadian low-cost carrier Westjet Airlines Limited has added seasonal flights to Glasgow in Scotland from Halifax. The daily, non-stop service will commence on May...
BT posts strong second quarter citing growing fiber broadband demand
BT Group plc posted better-than-expected second-quarter earnings on Thursday, which was partly driven by rapidly growing demand for fiber broadband from both customers and...
Ukraine bailout money approved by IMF
Ukraine bailout money to the tune of $17.1 billion has been approved by the International Monetary Fund’s (IMF’s) Executive Board to help the country’s...
Dutch credit rating falls to AA+ from AAA
Dutch credit rating has fallen from AAA to AA+, according to credit-rating agency Standard and Poor’s (S&P), due to “weak growth prospects”.
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Google News service is shutting down in Spain
Google has announced it is shutting down its Google News service in Spain. The service in Spain will end on 16 December before a...
90,987 pounds of ground beef recalled by Texas company
Corpus Christi-based Sam Kane Beef Processors Inc. has recalled 90,987 pounds of ground beef products that may be contaminated with metal pieces, the Food...