Google unveils quantum computer breakthrough; critics say wait a qubit
Alphabet Inc's Google said on Wednesday it had achieved a breakthrough in computing research by using a quantum computer to solve in minutes a complex problem...
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U.S. FAA must restore 'public confidence' in plane certification -inspector general
The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) must work to restore "public confidence" in aircraft certification efforts after two deadly Boeing 737 MAX crashes, the U.S. Transportation Department's...
WeWork's new chairman defends payouts to founder, says company will survive
WeWork's new Executive Chairman Marcelo Claure on Wednesday defended huge payouts to the office-sharing company's founder Adam Neumann and said there is now "zero risk of...
Ghosn's lawyers accuse Japan officials, Nissan executives of collusion
Lawyers for former Nissan Motor Co chairman Carlos Ghosn submitted filings to the Tokyo District Court on Thursday seeking the dismissal of all charges against him...
Slower growth in Microsoft cloud business casts shadow over results
Microsoft Corp's Azure cloud services grew more slowly in its first quarter even as profit and revenue beat estimates, the company said on Wednesday, a sign...
Wall Street ticks higher, but chip stocks tumble
U.S. stocks edged higher on Wednesday as investors shrugged off lackluster quarterly reports from industrial bellwethers Boeing Co and Caterpillar Inc , though a lower-than-expected revenue...
Global stocks rise despite lackluster results; sterling creeps up as EU delays Brexit decision
World stock indexes climbed on Wednesday as investors brushed aside some earnings disappointments, while the British pound inched up as European Union leaders delayed a decision...
OSC LaunchPad approves TokenGX (Tokenfunder) for Secondary Trading of Digital Securities
OSC Launchpad Pat Chaukos Oct 22, 2019 TokenGX is the first company approved for pilot testing secondary trading of digital securities in Ontario and announces its...
Sterling edges up as EU considers Brexit request; stocks flat
World stock indexes were flat to lower on Wednesday with a disappointing forecast from Texas Instruments dragging down chipmaker shares, while the British pound inched up...
Ghosn's lawyers seek dismissal of charges, accuse prosecutors of misconduct
Carlos Ghosn's lawyers have asked the Tokyo District Court to dismiss all charges against the former Nissan Motor Co Ltd chairman, saying prosecutors colluded with government...
Brazil court approves contract draft for transfer of rights oil deal
Brazil's federal audits court on Wednesday approved a draft contract for a massive transfer of rights oil deal between state-run oil firm Petroleo Brasileiro SA ,...
Wall Street treads water as chip stocks, Nike fall
The benchmark S&P 500 was little changed on Wednesday as lackluster quarterly reports from Texas Instruments Inc pushed down semiconductor stocks and the departure of Nike...
Exclusive: U.S. FAA must restore 'public confidence' in plane certification - inspector general
The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) must work to restore "public confidence" in aircraft certification efforts after two deadly Boeing 737 MAX crashes, the U.S. Transportation Department's...
Billionaire investor Jeffrey Vinik closes hedge fund less than a year after its relaunch
Jeffrey Vinik, the billionaire investor who relaunched his hedge fund earlier this year, is cutting his comeback tour short.
OSC LaunchPad approves TokenGX (Tokenfunder) to Operate Secondary Market Trading Platform
OSC Launchpad Pat Chaukos Oct 22, 2019 Background on TokenGX decision on Exemptive Release The Ontario Securities Commission (OSC), through the OSC LaunchPad, engages with fintech...