U.S. Stock futures are torn between gains and losses as investors monitor whether the Covidavirus infection and deteriorating economic data will force those looking to cement a coronavirus aid package. Futures linked to the S&P 500 rose 0.1%, indicating that the benchmark stocks gauge will remain relatively unchanged after another …
Read More »Indian iPhone factory attacked by angry workers
NEW DELHI: Angry Indian workers smashed windows and overturned cars at an iPhone factory factory and have been prosecuted several times by the government as an example of efforts to encourage manufacturers and attract companies to diversify away from China. Indian television showed workers throwing stones, throwing furniture and setting …
Read More »U.S. Job openings slipped in early December
U.S. The number of job starts fell slightly in the first week of December, a sign of a softer labor market amid a surge in coronavirus infections and a trend of economic support to households. There were an average of 10.7 million job openings per day on site online sites …
Read More »Barnes and Noble’s new boss Chen tries to save and preserve traditional bookselling
A year ago, there was little control over the choice of book at John Radford’s Idho Funds, Idaho-managed Barnes and Noble stores. New York officials decided which title to carry. The retailer’s 600-plus stores were expected to follow that blueprint. Mr. R. Dford stockpiled dozens of James Patterson and John …
Read More »The future of London Finance at stake in the Brexit fight
Brexit trade negotiations are under the wire this week. Even if the UK and the EU make an agreement, it will not cover Britain’s most valuable industry, and the one introduced by the EU: money. This has put an end to the plan to grab land between the group of …
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