Reckitt Benckiser in talks to buy Mead Johnson for $16.7 billion Reckitt Benckiser in talks to buy Mead Johnson for $16.7 billion:- Reckitt Benckiser in talks to buy Mead Johnson for $16.7 billion:- British consumer goods maker Reckitt Benckiser Group Plc (RB.L) is in advanced talks to buy baby formula […]
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Japan considers buying more U.S. energy as Abe prepares to meet Trump Japan considers buying more U.S. energy as Abe prepares to meet Trump:- Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe is considering increasing energy imports from the United States, two sources familiar with the plan told Reuters, as he prepares to […]
Trump’s defense chief, in Seoul, takes stock of North Korea threat Trump’s defense chief, in Seoul, takes stock of North Korea threat:- U.S. Defense Secretary Jim Mattis said he would sound out ally South Korea on efforts to address North Korea’s nuclear and missile programs as he arrived in Seoul […]
Oil prices stabilize as Russia joins OPEC in production cut Oil prices stabilize as Russia joins OPEC in production cut:- Oil steadied on Wednesday as Russia joined OPEC in cutting production to try to balance the market, although plentiful supply in places such as the United States dragged on prices. […]
Trump pushes drugmakers for lower prices, more U.S. production Trump pushes drugmakers for lower prices, more U.S. production:- U.S. President Donald Trump in a meeting on Tuesday with pharmaceutical executives called on them to manufacture more of their drugs in the United States and cut prices, while vowing to speed […]
VW, Robert Bosch agree to pay $1.6 billion to settle U.S. diesel claims VW, Robert Bosch agree to pay $1.6 billion to settle U.S. diesel claims:- Volkswagen AG (VOWG_p.DE) has agreed to pay at least $1.26 billion to fix or buy back nearly 80,000 polluting 3.0 liter diesel-engined vehicles — […]
Dollar caught in crossfire as Trump talks tough on currencies Dollar caught in crossfire as Trump talks tough on currencies:- The dollar struggled to regain its poise on Wednesday after the Trump administration accused Germany, Japan and China of devaluing their currencies to gain a trade advantage, adding to a […]
Fed’s message on portfolio trimming, prepare, don’t fret Fed’s message on portfolio trimming, prepare, don’t fret:- Federal Reserve policymakers are putting markets on notice that the central bank’s $4.5 trillion balance sheet is back on the agenda in an apparent effort to give investors time to prepare for changes rather […]
Wal-Mart offers free two-day shipping in latest attempt to compete with Amazon Wal-Mart offers free two-day shipping in latest attempt to compete with Amazon:- Wal-Mart Stores Inc (WMT.N) will offer U.S. shoppers free two-day shipping on a minimum order of $35 starting Tuesday, its latest attempt to compete with rival Amazon.com […]
U.S. consumer spending, housing data bolster economic outlook U.S. consumer spending, housing data bolster economic outlook:- U.S. consumer spending accelerated in December as households bought motor vehicles and cold weather boosted demand for utilities amid a rise in wages, pointing to sustained domestic demand that could spur economic growth in […]
