J&J ordered to pay $1.7 million to three Australian women in pelvic mesh class action
An Australian court on Tuesday ordered Johnson & Johnson to pay three women a total of A$2.6 million ($1.7 million) plus legal costs as compensation for...
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Swiss Re lines up UBS CEO Ermotti to become chairman in 2021
Swiss Re plans to make UBS Group Chief Executive Sergio Ermotti its chairman from next year, the world's second-biggest reinsurer said on Tuesday, turning to a...
Asian shares struggle for traction as Fed cut fails to boost confidence
Asian shares struggled to find footing on Wednesday and bonds held stunning gains, as an emergency rate cut from the U.S. Federal Reserve seemed to stoke...
Tokyo 2020 Wheelchair rugby test event canceled over coronavirus concerns
The Japan Para Sports Association and Tokyo 2020 Olympic and Paralympic organizers moved to cancel this month's wheelchair rugby test event on Tuesday due to the...
Rebound rumbles on as G7 send support signal
Global stocks and commodity markets extended a tentative recovery from their coronavirus slump on Tuesday, as global policymakers signaled a united front to address the economic...
UPS says coronavirus outbreak to hurt first-quarter results
(Reporting by Ankit Ajmera in Bengaluru; Editing by Saumyadeb Chakrabarty)
Lindt promises sweet dividend and further growth
Swiss chocolate maker Lindt & Spruengli on Tuesday proposed a sweeter payout to shareholders, increasing its dividend by 75% to mark its 175th anniversary.
Global shares extend recovery on hopes of policy easing, eye G7 for cues
Global stocks and oil prices extended gains on Tuesday as policymakers indicated their willingness to help ease the economic fallout from the coronavirus, while worries about...
More traffic, night lights show China's factories restart as new virus cases drop
Nearly 300 million people have gone back to work in China since the Lunar New Year break as more companies restart business and coronavirus travel restrictions...
Factbox: What Britain wants from a trade deal with the United States
Britain outlined its negotiating mandate for talks with the United States on Monday, with the hope of reducing tariffs while shielding the public health service and...
This new rule could change how annuities are sold
When it comes to protecting consumers' money, many in the financial industry are in one of two camps: those in favor of a 'fiduciary rule' or...
Tencent extends warranty for Nintendo Switches in China as virus hits sales
Chinese tech giant Tencent said on Tuesday it would extend warranty for Nintendo Switches purchased in China via official channels before March 31 by six months...
Factbox: Jack Welch proteges who led Corporate America
Jack Welch, one of the most influential business leaders and former chief executive officer of General Electric Co , has died at the age of 84.
UK finance could be eclipsed by cars in U.S. trade deal
Britain's financial services industry could fare less well than energy, autos and other sectors under a free trade deal with the United States, the government said...
Nike temporarily closes European HQ in the Netherlands due to coronavirus case
U.S. sportswear giant Nike said on Monday its European headquarters in the Netherlands would be closed until Wednesday after an employee was infected with the new...