Donald Trump is having a Twitter Moment Forget the massive demonstrations protesting his presidency, the weekend skirmish over “alternative facts” or the bitter disputes over inauguration crowd size. President Trump is having a Twitter Moment, capturing his feelings about those first tumultuous days in the Oval Office on Twitter with […]
Trump orders hiring freeze for much of Federal government Trump orders hiring freeze for much of Federal government:- President Trump on Monday issued an executive order implementing a hiring freeze across the federal government, with exceptions only for military, national security or public safety personnel. Trump had raised the possibility […]
Toshiba to unveil extent of U.S. nuclear business writedown on February 14 Toshiba to unveil extent of U.S. nuclear business writedown on February 14:- Japan’s Toshiba Corp (6502.T) said it will unveil the extent of the writedown on its U.S. nuclear business on Feb. 14 when it reports its results […]
After U.S. exit, Asian nations try to save TPP trade deal After U.S. exit, Asian nations try to save TPP trade deal:- Australia and New Zealand said on Tuesday they hope to salvage the Trans-Pacific Partnership (TPP) by encouraging China and other Asian countries to join the trade pact after […]
Dollar steadies after stumble, sterling rides out Brexit ruling Dollar steadies after stumble, sterling rides out Brexit ruling:- The dollar steadied on Tuesday, recovering from a dip on fears that U.S. President Donald Trump’s focus on protectionism over fiscal stimulus suggested his administration might be content to gain a competitive […]
As attacks grow, EU mulls banking stress tests for cyber risks As attacks grow, EU mulls banking stress tests for cyber risks:- The European Union is considering testing banks’ defenses against cyber attacks, EU officials and sources said, as concerns grow about the industry’s vulnerability to hacking. Cyber attacks against […]
LG Display reports record fourth-quarter profits, panel prices seen rising further LG Display reports record fourth-quarter profits, panel prices seen rising further:- South Korea’s LG Display Co Ltd (034220.KS) said on Tuesday it reported a record fourth-quarter operating profit of 904.3 billion won ($778.33 million) due to a pickup in panel […]
Toshiba board to approve plans to split off chip business on Friday Toshiba board to approve plans to split off chip business on Friday:- Toshiba Corp’s (6502.T) board will meet on Friday to approve plans to make its chip business a separate company and hopes to raise more than 200 […]
Samsung Electronics warns of political risks as chips boost fourth-quarter profit Samsung Electronics warns of political risks as chips boost fourth-quarter profit:- Samsung Electronics Co Ltd (005930.KS) on Tuesday said it expects profit growth in 2017 despite challenges arising from political uncertainty, after record chip earnings glossed over the Note […]
Yahoo beats Wall Street view, sees Verizon deal closing in second quarter Yahoo beats Wall Street view, sees Verizon deal closing in second quarter:- Yahoo Inc on Monday reported better-than-expected quarterly profit and revenue, and said the sale of its core internet business to Verizon Communications Inc should be completed […]