Peaceful Ukraine-Russia solution urged by Branson and business leaders
A Nobel Laureate and business leaders headed by Virgin mogul Sir Richard Branson are urging for a peaceful Ukraine-Russia solution. In an open letter...
Indian economic outlook down slightly in July
The Indian economic outlook, i.e. its Leading Economic Index, was slightly down (-0.2%) in July, after improving during the previous four months, says The...
Another Standard Chartered fine
A Standard Chartered fine of $300 million has been imposed by Benjamin M. Lawsky, Superintendent of Financial Services, New York. The penalty is for...
Home Depot Q2 sales improve
Home Depot Q2 sales increased to $23.8 billion, a 5.7% gain on fiscal Q2 2013. The world’s largest home improvement retailer posted net earnings...
Verizon ranked top in network performance league
Once again, Verizon ranked top in the US national network performance league, according to a report published today by RootMetrics. AT&T came a close...
Brazil’s economic outlook improved in July
After declining for six months running, Brazil's economic outlook improved in July, according to The Conference Board. The country’s Leading Economic Index increased by...
Russian import ban farmers compensated by EU
Russian import ban farmers are being compensated with €125 million ($170 million), the European Commission announced today. Russia said earlier this month that it...
North Sea oil reserves six times higher than estimates
Business organization N-56 says that North Sea oil reserves over the next three decades are six times higher than the predictions made by the...
Spain’s Leading Economic Index improved in June
While Spain’s Leading Economic Index for June increased by 0.5%, its Coincident Economic Index declined by 0.1%, says The Conference Board.
Spain has had a...
Mercedes fixed prices, says Chinese probe
A Chinese probe has concluded that Mercedes fixed prices of spare parts. According to China’s official Xinhua News Agency, regulators said the German luxury...