Jobless claims rise in the United States
Jobless claims in the United States, i.e. the number of people filing for unemployment benefits, hit a two-month high on the week ending September...
British banks threaten Scottish exodus
More British banks threaten a Scottish exodus if the “Yes” vote for independence wins in the September 18th referendum. The Royal Bank of Scotland...
Canadians saving less, more overwhelmed by debt
Why are Canadians saving less today? Fifty-one percent of Canadian workers now say they are living from paycheck-to-paycheck, and would be in serious trouble...
Morrisons profits fell as did sales
Morrisons profits fell by 51%, according to its half-year results to August 3, to £181 million from £371 million during the same period last...
UK house price rises slowed in August
UK house price rises slowed in August to their lowest rate in a year, according to the RICS UK Residential Market Survey published by...
Huge Australian August employment gain posted
A massive Australian August employment gain was recorded by the Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS). A total of 121,000 new jobs were created, the...
Santander appoints Ana Botín to chair the board
Following the death of her father, Emilio Botín on September 9, the Grupo Santander appoints Ana Botín to chair the board. Mr. Botín, who...
Manchester United profit sharply down – revenue up
Why was Manchester United profit sharply down while its revenue increased significantly? For the year to June 30, 2014, profit plunged 84% to ₤23.8...
Rocket Internet IPO worth €750m announced
A Rocket Internet IPO worth €750m has been announced by the German e-commerce focused venture capital firm and startup incubator. The initial public offering...
Dollar General starts tender offer to Family Dollar shareholders
Dollar General starts a tender offer to Family Dollar shareholders. The Tennessee-based variety store chain is offering $80 per share in cash, just above...