US economic outlook improves
The US economic outlook continued to improve in April as The Conference Board Leading Economic Index (LEI) rose +0.4%, compared to a +1% increase...
Eurozone steady growth in May
Eurozone steady growth was reported for the month of May, according to the Markit Purchasing Managers’ Index (PMI), which slid to 53.9 from 54...
Corporate social responsibility improves customer service
Does corporate social responsibility improve customer service, or should companies focus purely on raising workers’ salaries, giving them clear instructions on how to interact...
The world’s most valuable brand, Google overtakes Apple
Google has overtaken Apple as the world’s most valuable brand, according to BrandZ™ Top 100 Most Valuable Global Brands 2014. Google’s brand value rose...
Burberry announced record profits and revenue
Burberry announced record profits and revenue for the year ending on March 31st. Pre-tax profits were £461 million ($778 million), an 8% increase over...
30 billion dollar Google acquisition fund stays overseas
A 30 billion dollar Google acquisition fund stays overseas, Google informed in a letter to regulators. By keeping its foreign-earned money abroad, Google avoids...
French economic outlook mixed
The French economic outlook is mixed, with its Leading Economic Indicator improving by 0.3% in March after a slight fall in February, but its...
Russia China mega gas deal signed
Vladimir Putin has witnessed the signing of a Russia China mega gas deal estimated to be worth more than $400 billion. The 30-year deal...
Lenovo profits jumped 29 percent
Lenovo profits jumped 29 percent to $817 million and revenue rose by 14% to $38.7 billion for the year to March 2014. The world's...
Euro rate rigging, HSBC, JPMorgan and Credit Agricole accused
Crédit Agricole, HSCB and JPMorgan have been accused by the European Commission of euro rate rigging, i.e. colluding to fix Euribor, a key euro...