GE merges transportation unit with Wabtec in $11.1 billion deal
(Reuters) – General Electric Co (GE.N) confirmed on Monday it was unloading the bulk of its transportation business which makes…
Wall Street’s ‘Sell in May’ could be fading away
NEW YORK (Reuters) – “Sell in May and go away,” arguably the most well-worn axiom on Wall Street, has proven…
U.S. gun lobby takes aim at ‘gun-hating’ banks Citi, BofA
WASHINGTON (Reuters) – The U.S. gun lobby is taking aim at “gun-hating” banks after Citigroup Inc and Bank of America…
Apple pays Ireland first tranche of disputed taxes
DUBLIN (Reuters) – Apple has paid 1.5 billion euros ($1.18 billion) into an escrow account set up by the Irish…
Oil prices firm on OPEC cuts, strong demand and looming Iran sanctions
SINGAPORE (Reuters) – Oil prices held firm on Friday on strong demand, ongoing supply cuts led by producer cartel OPEC…
Diesel fallout is responsibility of carmakers: German minister
BERLIN (Reuters) – German carmakers will have to take responsibility for the fallout from their cheating in diesel cars’ emission…
Maersk says U.S. sanctions make doing business in Iran impossible
COPENHAGEN (Reuters) – The world’s largest container shipping firm A.P. Moller-Maersk (MAERSKb.CO) said Thursday it would shut down its business…
U.S. pushing for NAFTA deal as Thursday deadline approaches
WASHINGTON (Reuters) – The United States is pushing for a deal in negotiations on a revised North American Free Trade…
Maduro seizes Kellogg plant after it leaves Venezuela due to crisis
CARACAS (Reuters) – U.S.-based cereal maker Kellogg Co (K.N) on Tuesday pulled out of Venezuela due to the country’s deep…
J&J defends itself in trial over baby powder asbestos claims
(Reuters) – A trial for a lawsuit alleging that Johnson & Johnson Baby Powder was responsible for the death of…
NAFTA math may not add up to more U.S. auto jobs
DETROIT (Reuters) – Trump administration demands in NAFTA trade negotiations meant to push auto jobs back to the United States…
China says will work with U.S. for positive outcome in trade talks
BEIJING (Reuters) – China said on Monday it is willing to work with the United States for a positive outcome…
Oil cautious on rise in U.S. drilling, Iran sanctions opposition
SINGAPORE (Reuters) – Oil prices edged lower on Monday as a relentless rise in U.S. drilling activity points to increased…
Conoco has seized Venezuela PDVSA products from Isla refinery: Curacao
(Reuters) – U.S. oil major ConocoPhillips (COP.N) has seized products belonging to Venezuelan state oil company PDVSA from the Isla…
Conoco authorized to seize $636 million in Venezuela PDVSA assets
WILLEMSTAD Reuters – – A Curacao court has authorized ConocoPhillips (COP.N) to seize about $636 million in assets belonging to…
Mazda names Americas head as CEO, as North America expansion in focus
TOKYO (Reuters) – Mazda Motor Corp (7261.T) has named the head of its Americas operations as its next president and…
Conoco moves to take over Venezuelan PDVSA’s Caribbean assets: sources
HOUSTON/CARACAS (Reuters) – U.S. oil firm ConocoPhillips (COP.N) has moved to take Caribbean assets of Venezuela’s state-run PDVSA to enforce…
Migrant caravan prepares to reach the US-Mexico border this afternoon
On Sunday morning, migrants in the caravan gathered at Friendship Park in Tijuana and prepared to march to the border…
Ex-Wynn Resorts CEO files defamation lawsuit against former employee – WSJ
(Reuters) – Steve Wynn, who resigned in February as chief executive of Wynn Resorts Ltd (WYNN.O) following allegations of sexual…
Johnson & Johnson wins appeal to overturn $151 million hip implant verdict
(Reuters) – Johnson & Johnson on Wednesday secured a favorable U.S. appellate court ruling, overturning a verdict that had awarded…
FDA cracks down on sales of Juul tobacco products to minors
(Reuters) – The U.S. Food and Drug Administration on Tuesday said it launched a crackdown on the sale of e-cigarettes…
Jilted Akorn sues Fresenius over deal termination
FRANKFURT (Reuters) – U.S. generic drugmaker Akorn is taking former suitor Fresenius to court after the German healthcare group canceled…
Trump rails against high oil prices, OPEC pushes back
WASHINGTON/JEDDAH, Saudi Arabia (Reuters) – U.S. President Donald Trump accused OPEC on Friday of “artificially” boosting oil prices, drawing rebukes…
China’s ZTE slams U.S. ban on sales, says company’s survival at risk
HONG KONG (Reuters) – China’s ZTE Corp (0763.HK) (000063.SZ) said on Friday that a U.S. ban on the sale of…
J&J Baby Powder litigation takes new focus with asbestos claims
NEW YORK (Reuters) – A $117 million verdict against Johnson & Johnson (JNJ.N) and a supplier in favor of a…
U.S., Mexico and Canada hasten NAFTA talks as elections loom: Pena Nieto
LIMA/MEXICO (Reuters) – The United States, Mexico and Canada will expedite NAFTA talks in a push to reach a deal…
Haiti Postpones Election Amid Violent Protests: VICE News Quick Hit
Haiti’s electoral council has postponed a presidential run-off vote, citing security concerns. The capital Port-au-Prince has for days been rocked…
VICE News Daily: North Korea Restarts its Main Nuclear Plant
The VICE News Capsule is a news roundup that looks beyond the headlines. Today: Peruvian army investigated for alleged weapons…
Wall Street eyes earnings stabilizer after FAANG stocks wobble
(Reuters) – Wall Street is hoping that first-quarter earnings growth and corporate forecasts are strong enough to bring the FAANG…
The World Leader in Counterfeiting: Lima’s Fake Dollars
Peru is the number one producer of counterfeit US dollars in the world. In 2015, just over 16 million forged…
No new NAFTA deal this week, but 80 pct chance for early May: Mexico minister
MEXICO CITY (Reuters) – Mexico’s economy minister on Monday said he saw an 80 percent chance of a new NAFTA…
Trump threatens more China tariffs; Beijing ready to hit back
BEIJING/WASHINGTON (Reuters) – China warned on Friday it was fully prepared to respond with a “fierce counter strike” of fresh…
Campbell Soup gives COO Mignini more control over core units
(Reuters) – Campbell Soup Co (CPB.N) said on Thursday it would reorganize its businesses, giving newly-appointed Chief Operating Officer Luca…
U.S., China rivalry poses risks, benefits for Latin America
MENDOZA, Argentina (Reuters) – As the trade dispute between the United States and China was gaining steam last month, a…
Trump taking ‘serious look’ at policy options on Amazon
Aboard Air Force One (Reuters) – U.S. President Donald Trump said on Thursday he would take a serious look at…
Tesla says no need for capital raise as Model 3 output rises
(Reuters) – Tesla Inc quashed any speculation it might need to raise more capital this year on Tuesday, driving the…
Fox’s Ingraham taking vacation as advertisers flee amid controversy
(Reuters) – Fox News show host Laura Ingraham announced on her show late Friday that she is taking the week…
Justin Trudeau on Indigenous Issues in Canada: The VICE News Interview
Dozens of isolated indigenous communities in Canada have recently declared states of emergency due to suicide epidemics, unclean water, and…
Americans are drinking a daily cup of coffee at the highest level in six years: survey
NEW ORLEANS (Reuters) – The number of Americans drinking a daily cup of coffee is at the highest level since…
Tokyo bids farewell to ‘trustworthy’ Tillerson, Seoul awaits seasoned Pompeo
TOKYO/SEOUL (Reuters) – Japan’s foreign minister said on Wednesday he personally regretted the departure of “frank, trustworthy” U.S. Secretary of…
In California, Trump examines Mexico border wall designs
SAN DIEGO, Calif. (Reuters) – U.S. President Donald Trump toured the U.S. border with Mexico on Tuesday and examined eight…
Trump says he rejected Mexico request about border wall
MOON TOWNSHIP, Pa. (Reuters) – U.S. President Donald Trump said on Saturday he rejected a demand from Mexican President Enrique…
Globalists buck U.S. index fund trend
NEW YORK (Reuters) – Volatility in U.S. equity markets this year is pushing investors not only to invest in stocks…