Virginia voter suppression tweets went undetected by Twitter for hours Virginia voter suppression tweets went undetected by Twitter for hours: A Twitter account misleading Democratic voters in Virginia by telling them they could cast their ballot by text message was active for almost three hours on Tuesday morning before Twitter […]
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EU to discuss tax havens blacklist after Paradise Papers leaks EU to discuss tax havens blacklist after Paradise Papers leaks: European Union states will on Tuesday bring forward a discussion on plans for a tax havens’ blacklists after newly leaked documents revealed investments by wealthy individuals and institutions around the […]
Asia shares stumble from decade high oil hits two-year top on Saudi purge Asia shares stumble from decade high oil hits two-year top on Saudi purge: Asian shares stepped away from recent decade highs on Monday while the U.S. dollar staged a broad-based rally and oil jumped to a more […]
Dudley to retire early as Fed overhaul gains steam Dudley to retire early as Fed overhaul gains steam: According to two sources familiar with the plans, directors at the New York Fed have struck a committee to seek a successor to Dudley, who would leave some time next year, before […]
United weighs purchase of new Boeing 767 passenger jets United weighs purchase of new Boeing 767 passenger jets: The move would mark a reversal for Boeing Co (BA.N), which stopped making the passenger version of the jet three years ago. The aerospace company has been eyeing ways to restart production […]
GSKs R&D head to leave for top UK government job GSKs R&D head to leave for top UK government job: His planned departure comes three months after GSK’s new Chief Executive Emma Walmsley announced a major shake-up in the pharmaceuticals division and said the group needed to do better in […]
Wells Fargo faces lawsuits over mortgage and auto loans Wells Fargo faces lawsuits over mortgage and auto loans: The lawsuits include two class action cases alleging violations of federal and state consumer fraud laws, as well as claims brought by former employees who said they were fired for raising concerns […]
U.S. and AT&T discuss conditions for approval of Time Warner deal U.S. and AT&T discuss conditions for approval of Time Warner deal: The $85.4 billion deal, unveiled in October 2016, is opposed by an array of consumer groups and competitors on the grounds that it would give the wireless company […]
Bitcoin rockets above $7000 for the first time Bitcoin rockets above $7000 for the first time: Bitcoin has seen eye-watering gains in recent months, having more than doubled in value in the past seven weeks alone. It is on track for a fifth consecutive quarter of increases a run not […]
Ackman makes new bet against Herbalife with options Ackman makes new bet against Herbalife with options: The activist investor took a $1 billion bet in 2012 that Herbalife’s shares would fall by selling loaned shares which he hoped to buy back cheaper at a later date. Herbalife’s shares have instead […]
