Sky says it could shut Sky News if Fox takeover blocked Sky says it could shut Sky News if Fox takeover blocked: Fox’s 10.75 pound-a-share bid to acquire the 61 percent of Sky that it does not already own is being investigated by Britain’s Competition and Markets Authority (CMA), which […]

Disney Ends Ban on Los Angeles Times Amid Fierce Backlash Disney Ends Ban on Los Angeles Times Amid Fierce Backlash: Amid a growing backlash, the Walt Disney Company on Tuesday reversed its decision to bar The Los Angeles Times from press screenings of its movies following an investigation by the […]

In South Korea anxiety over US alliance as Trump makes state visit In South Korea anxiety over US alliance as Trump makes state visit: Worries that Washington may resort to unilateral military action on the Korean Peninsula are generating angst in Asia’s fourth-largest economy, according to analysts. South Korean media […]

Oil hits highest levels since 2015 amid tightening markets Oil hits highest levels since 2015 amid tightening markets: Brent futures LCOc1, the international benchmark for oil prices, hit $62.44 per barrel early on Monday, their highest level since July 2015. Brent was at $62.27 per barrel at 0230 GMT, up […]

Broadcom plans record tech deal with Qualcomm bid Broadcom plans record tech deal with Qualcomm bid: Communications chipmaker Broadcom Ltd (AVGO.O) is planning to unveil a bid for smartphone chip supplier Qualcomm Inc (QCOM.O) by Monday, three sources familiar with the matter said on Friday, an attempt to create a […]

Trump taps Fed centrist Powell to lead U.S. central bank Trump taps Fed centrist Powell to lead U.S. central bank: President Donald Trump on Thursday tapped Fed Governor Jerome Powell to become head of the U.S. central bank, breaking with precedent by denying Janet Yellen a second term but signaling […]