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India orders antitrust probe of Amazon, Walmart's Flipkart

India orders antitrust probe of Amazon, Walmart's Flipkart

India ordered an investigation of Amazon.com Inc and Walmart's Flipkart on Monday over alleged violations of competition law in the latest setback for U.S. e-commerce giants operating in the country.



6 years ago
U.S. makes it harder to sue corporations over franchise wage law violations

U.S. makes it harder to sue corporations over franchise wage law violations

The Trump administration has made it harder for employees of fast-food restaurants or other big franchises to sue corporations when individual franchise owners violate wage laws, a step that was a top priority for business groups.



6 years ago
Boeing's worst year in decades

Boeing's worst year in decades

Boeing's new Chief Executive Officer David Calhoun started work on Monday, inheriting a company that is reeling from the effects of two fatal crashes which led to the grounding of the 737 MAX last March.



6 years ago
Wall Street hovers near all-time high as trade deal, earnings awaited

Wall Street hovers near all-time high as trade deal, earnings awaited

U.S. stock indexes traded just below all-time highs on Monday as investors awaited the signing of a preliminary trade deal between the United States and China, as well as the start of the fourth-quarter earnings season.



6 years ago
Cyber security world first as unique guide is launched

Cyber security world first as unique guide is launched

National Cyber Security Centre UK | Jan 9, 2020 The Cyber Security Body of Knowledge (CyBOK) has been launched at London's Science Museum. A guide which for the first time brings together knowledge from the world’s leading cyber security experts has been launched. The Cyber Security Body of Knowledge (CyBOK) provides a foundation for cyber

6 years ago
Half of single seniors can't pay for the basics. Here's why Social Security's not enough

Half of single seniors can't pay for the basics. Here's why Social Security's not enough

New research shows that many adults ages 65 and up do not have the financial resources to cover their basic needs. Here's a look at where retirees struggle the most, and why Social Security benefits aren't enough to make up for the shortfall.

6 years ago
Online efforts encourage LGBT Americans to mind their financial P's & Q's

Online efforts encourage LGBT Americans to mind their financial P's & Q's

Websites Debt Free Guys and Frügayity aim to help LGBTQ Americans take stock of their finance lives and empower themselves to best money roadblocks.

6 years ago
Pressure for 2020 as U.S. companies report end of weak profit year

Pressure for 2020 as U.S. companies report end of weak profit year

As major U.S. corporations prepare to close the books on a lackluster year of profit growth, they may need to shore up confidence that 2020 will show significant improvement to keep the stock market's rally going.



6 years ago
Asia shares touch new 19-month highs ahead of U.S.-China trade deal

Asia shares touch new 19-month highs ahead of U.S.-China trade deal

Asian shares rose to new 19-month highs on Monday ahead of the expected signing on a Phase 1 China-U.S. trade deal, although markets have yet to see the details of the agreement.



6 years ago
Walmart sacks around 50 executives in India restructuring: sources

Walmart sacks around 50 executives in India restructuring: sources

Walmart Inc , the world's largest retailer, has fired around 50 of its India executives as part of its restructuring in the country, three sources with direct knowledge told Reuters.



6 years ago
Oil steady on easing U.S.-Iran tensions, eyes on China trade deal

Oil steady on easing U.S.-Iran tensions, eyes on China trade deal

Oil prices held steady on Monday as fears of conflict between the United States and Iran eased, with investors shifting their focus to this week's scheduled signing of an initial U.S.-China trade deal, which could boost economic growth and demand.



6 years ago
Ford's vehicle sales in China tumble for third consecutive year

Ford's vehicle sales in China tumble for third consecutive year

Ford Motor Co's China vehicle sales fell for a third consecutive year, by 26.1%, as it battles a prolonged overall sales decline in its second-biggest market that has hit demand for its mass-market Ford brand and sports utility vehicles.



6 years ago
How to find a great career in your golden years

How to find a great career in your golden years

It's not uncommon to work well into your golden years, but it can be hard for seniors to score a new position. Here's some advice from experts that could help.

6 years ago
Asia shares flatline, wait for U.S. and China to seal trade deal

Asia shares flatline, wait for U.S. and China to seal trade deal

Asian shares paused near 19-month peaks on Monday ahead of the expected signing on a Sino-U.S. trade deal, though talks on a phase two package are likely to drag on for months.



6 years ago
Oil dips on easing U.S.-Iran tensions, eyes on China trade deal

Oil dips on easing U.S.-Iran tensions, eyes on China trade deal

Oil prices edged down on Monday as fears of conflict between the United States and Iran eased, although the decline was checked by the planned signing of an initial U.S.-China trade deal this week, which could boost demand.



6 years ago