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...
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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...
As Amazon.com flexes its muscle, Seattle moves to curb corporate political donations
Seattle, the Pacific Northwest city where home-grown online retailer Amazon.com has increasingly flexed its political muscle, is expected to approve on Monday legislation banning political contributions...
U.S., China agree to semi-annual talks aimed at reforms, resolving disputes
The United States and China have agreed to restart semi-annual talks aimed at resolving economic disputes between the two countries, a process abandoned at the start...
Apple pushes recycling of iPhone with 'Daisy' robot
Apple Inc is trying to change the way electronics are recycled with a robot that disassembles its iPhone so that minerals can be recovered and reused,...
Mercedes-Benz to build smart brand cars with Geely in China's Xi'an: senior exec
Mercedes-Benz will build smart-branded electric cars with Zhejiang Geely Holding Group [GEELY.UL] in the Chinese city of Xian from a base with annual capacity of around...
Amazon boss Bezos to face protests from traders during India trip
Thousands of small-scale traders in India are planning to organize protests against Amazon.com Inc founder Jeff Bezos, who will visit the country next week for a...
Why 2020 could be a big year for international stocks over US equities
U.S. stocks have been pulling ahead of international markets since 2010, but foreign stocks could start to catch up this year, strategists say.
Americans lose $17 billion annually by getting bad advice. Here's how to avoid mistakes
Getting the right financial advice can make or break your retirement plan. But when it comes to picking the right professional, consumers are mostly on their...
China's Communist Party expels ex-chairman of China Development Bank
A former chairman of the China Development Bank, Hu Huaibang, has been expelled from the country's ruling Communist Party for serious violations of discipline, the party's...
Striking Cambodian casino workers return to work in NagaWorld deal
Thousands of striking Cambodian workers of a Hong Kong-listed casino company returned to their jobs on Saturday after winning wage increases and the reinstatement of a...
Wall Street analysts say invest in these top stocks in 2020 including McDonald's & Facebook
Wall Street analysts name their top stocks to watch in 2020
Japan seeks Interpol wanted notice for Carlos Ghosn's wife
Japanese authorities have requested the International Criminal Police Organization (ICPO) for an Interpol wanted notice for the wife of former Nissan Motor boss Carole Ghosn, local...
Bills in several states aim to help those in the gig economy. Some are worried they'll lose work instead
States are moving to reshape their labor laws so that more independent contractors are turned into employees. Why freelancer workers are fighting it.
U.S., China agree to have semi-annual talks aimed a reforms, resolving disputes: WSJ
The United States and China have agreed to having semi-annual talks aimed at pushing for reforms in both countries and resolving disputes, the Wall Street Journal...