Japan service sector growth eases on tempered optimism, job creation: PMI
- Activity in Japan's services sector expanded again in July, albeit at a fractionally slower pace than the previous month, a revised survey showed on Monday,...
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As Japan frets about dearth of AI talent, Daikin develops own program
There's a sense of panic within Japan Inc and the government - the world's No. 3 economy doesn't have enough experts in artificial intelligence and it's...
HSBC first-half profit rises 16%, announces $1 billion buyback
HSBC reported on Monday its first-half pretax profit rose 15.9% and announced a further buyback of $1 billion, defying some analysts' expectations it might pause its...
Fox Corp to take over lender Credible Labs for $397 million
U.S.-based consumer lender Credible Labs Inc said on Monday it had agreed to be bought out by broadcaster Fox Corp for about A$585 million ($397 million).
HSBC says CEO John Flint to step down
HSBC on Monday said its Chief Executive Officer John Flint, 51, will step down, saying the bank needed a change at the top to address "a...
Fiat Chrysler CEO: We'll talk alliances, but we can go it alone
Fiat Chrysler Automobiles Chief Executive has a message for Renault SA and other would-be partners: We are happy to talk, but we can go it alone.
Is your spouse cheating? Your tax returns may hold the secret
It's hard to hide everything from Uncle Sam — including infidelity. Here's how your tax return can tell you whether your spouse may be having an...
New state programs, like California's, make it easier for workers to save for retirement
Millions of workers do not have access to a workplace retirement plan. Now, states like California are starting programs to help those people save for their...
Japan, U.S. target broad bilateral trade deal by September: Nikkei
Japan and the United States have agreed to target a broad deal on bilateral trade by September, seeking to bridge differences of opinion over tariffs on...
How a shadow banking crisis sent India's autos sector into a tailspin
Sudhir Gharpure and his sales team sat chatting at a big Maruti Suzuki dealership on the outskirts of Mumbai some two hours after its doors were...
HSBC CEO Flint exits abruptly after only 18 months in role
HSBC announced the shock departure of Chief Executive Officer John Flint after just 18 months in the role, saying the bank needed a change at the...
Saudi energy minister says discussed oil markets with Russian counterpart
Saudi energy minister Khalid Al-Falih discussed oil markets with his Russian counterpart and stressed that Saudi Arabia would continue to comply with production cuts until the...
Saudi energy minister says he discussed oil markets with Russian counterpart
Saudi energy minister Khalid Al-Falih discussed oil markets with his Russian counterpart and stressed that Saudi Arabia would continue to comply with production cuts until the...
U.S. court rules against Maduro bid to oust opposition-backed Citgo board
The board of Citgo Petroleum [PDVSAC.UL] appointed by Venezuela's congress chief was properly seated, a U.S. court ruled, dealing a blow to contested Venezuelan President Nicolas...
Insurance, economy, tariffs weigh on Berkshire Hathaway
Berkshire Hathaway Inc on Saturday said its quarterly operating profit fell more than analysts expected, as weakness in insurance underwriting, a slowing economy and trade woes...