Take Five: Bulls charge past hurdles
Have HSBC and Standard Chartered "chosen profits over human rights" in backing China's national security law for Hong Kong, as some suggest? Or does it reflect...
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Global stocks and euro gain ahead of U.S. jobs data
World stocks held near three-month highs and the euro also remained close to a three-month peak, thanks to a larger than expected European stimulus boost and...
BBC appoints insider as new boss to negotiate future finance model
The BBC appointed an insider as its new director general on Friday, tasked with securing the future direction and financing of the publicly-funded British broadcaster in...
Oil rises on U.S. jobless drop, OPEC+ meeting hopes
Oil prices rose on Friday after an unexpected fall in the monthly U.S. jobless rate and OPEC's decision to bring forward to Saturday discussions on whether...
How to Improve Your Hiring Process
Guest Post Jun 5, 2020 If you are the owner of a company, hiring staff is an inevitable task you will have to go through no...
Bombardier to cut 2,500 aviation jobs as COVID-19 slams demand
Canadian business jet maker Bombardier Inc said on Friday it would cut 2,500 jobs, or about 11% of its workforce, at its aviation unit as the...
U.S. unemployment rate unexpectedly falls in May
The U.S. unemployment rate unexpectedly fell in May and layoffs abated, the Labor Department said on Friday in a report that showed the latest signs the...
The stock market could crater again. Here's why investors shouldn't worry
There are several reasons the stock market could see another steep selloff. Its recent speedy recovery is evidence that investors should stay the course.
Bargain-conscious Americans lift used-car sales in the coronavirus economy
At the height of the coronavirus pandemic in mid-April, used-car dealer Alex Tovstanovsky had vehicles jammed six rows deep on his lot in the western Chicago...
British luxury carmaker Bentley to cut quarter of workforce
British luxury carmaker Bentley Motors said on Friday it plans to shed up to 1,000 jobs, nearly a quarter of its workforce, adding to the gloom...
Volkswagen AG expands executive committee of supervisory board
German car maker Volkswagen AG said on Friday that it had added two members to the executive committee of its supervisory board.
Futures gain as recovery optimism lingers ahead of May jobs data
U.S. stock index futures rose on Friday with S&P 500 futures hitting a three-month high, as investors focused on tentative signs of a post-coronavirus economic rebound...
Bombardier to cut 2,500 aviation jobs as COVID-19 hurts sales
Canadian business jet maker Bombardier Inc said on Friday it would cut 2,500 jobs at its aviation unit and take a related charge of $40 million...
BBC appoints Tim Davie as new boss to negotiate future finance model
Tim Davie was appointed the new head of the BBC on Friday, tasked with securing the future direction and financing of the publicly funded British broadcaster...
Global stocks and euro surge ahead of U.S. jobs data
World stocks held their ground near three-month highs as the euro hit its highest level since March 10, thanks to Europe's stimulus boost, fuelling hopes for...