US Leading Economic Index rose in November
The US Leading Economic Index rose to 98.3 in November (2004 = 100), an increase of 0.8% from October, which had increased by 1%...
Expedia reports sharp rise in Q3 earnings and revenue
Expedia Inc reported a sharp increase in quarterly earnings and revenue on Thursday, beating Wall Street expectations.
The online travel services giant posted earnings...
BCE acquiring Glentel for C$594m in cash and stock deal
Montreal-based telecommunications company BCE Inc. announced on Friday it is acquiring Burnaby-based multi-carrier mobile products distributor Glentel Inc. for approximately C$594 million ($520 million)...
Jaguar’s first CUV, the F-Pace, to be unveiled at Detroit Motor Show
British multinational car manufacturer, Jaguar Land Rover Automotive PLC, is expected to confirm the launch of Jaguar’s first-ever CUV (crossover utility vehicle), the performance...
UN Climate Talks have huge obstacles, with countries pushing different priorities
The UN Climate Talks have some huge obstacles to overcome before any effective agreement is reached between the leaders and representatives of 180 countries...
Air France-KLM Q2 profits nearly tripled
Thanks to an effective cost-cutting program, Air France-KLM Q2 profits nearly tripled to €238 million compared to €84 million in the second quarter of...
Taylor Review highlights importance of flexbility in the workplace, says all work should be...
A government review on modern working practices has been released, providing recommendations on how to go about handling Britain’s changing labour conditions amid a...
Electric cars ‘could displace 2m barrels of oil per day’ by 2025
Oil companies are seriously underestimating global progress in low-carbon transition. If they continue to assume demand for oil will grow unabated they will likely...
Project to build world’s most powerful floating tidal turbine in Scotland awarded £3.4m
The Scottish government has awarded £3.4m to a project to build the world’s most powerful floating tidal turbine.
Scottish engineering company Orbital Marine Power (Orbital)...
Ukraine crisis and its economic implications
What can the United States and its allies do about the Ukraine crisis? Sending in troops into Russia’s backyard is out of the question.
Placing...