Through executive order, Trump aims to make government less wasteful Through executive order, Trump aims to make government less wasteful:- President Trump launched an ambitious effort to reorganize the federal government Monday, signing an executive order that he said would "make it less wasteful and more productive." Like many of Trump's […]
Justice asks for more time on Trump wiretap claim Justice asks for more time on Trump wiretap claim:- The Justice Department late Monday asked a House panel for more time to determine "what if any responsive documents may exist'' to support President Trump's widely disputed claims that the Obama administration […]
Merkel meets Trump in clash of style and substance Merkel meets Trump in clash of style and substance:- She is controlled and cautious, a physicist from East Germany who takes her time making decisions and has never relished the attention that comes from being Europe's most powerful leader. He is […]
Intel banking on Mobileye deal for a drive in the right direction Intel banking on Mobileye deal for a drive in the right direction:- Intel Corp (INTC.O) has had a tough time squeezing value out of recent mega-deals, putting some pressure on the success of its proposed $15 billion acquisition […]
Millennial love for Snapchat extends to the stock Millennial love for Snapchat extends to the stock:- For some millennial investors, loyalty to one of their favorite apps matters more than financial details in the case of Snap Inc (SNAP.N). The stock of Snapchat's parent company has been on a roller-coaster […]
Facebook bars developers from using data for surveillance Facebook bars developers from using data for surveillance:- Facebook Inc (FB.O) barred software developers on Monday from using the massive social network's data to create surveillance tools, closing off a process that had been exploited by U.S. police departments to track protesters […]
Toshiba asks for second third-quarter extension, expands Westinghouse probe Japan's Toshiba Corp said it has asked regulators to extend its Tuesday deadline for official third-quarter earnings for a month, as its expands a probe into problems at its U.S. nuclear unit Westinghouse. Requesting its second extension, the company said its […]
Jailed Samsung chief can get plenty of visitors, may still play a corporate role The head of South Korea's Samsung Group [SAGR.UL], Jay Y. Lee, may be languishing in a jail cell but he is allowed plenty of visitors, which may allow him to play a key role in corporate […]
Charles Schwab launches hybrid human-robo financial advice Charles Schwab launches hybrid human-robo financial advice:- Brokerage Charles Schwab Corp (SCHW.N) on Tuesday launched a service that combines its automated investment management technology with human advisors, as financial institutions race to offer digital financial advice. The service, called Schwab Intelligent Advisory, provides […]
Sterling slips as Brexit talks get green light, stocks advance before Fed Sterling slips as Brexit talks get green light, stocks advance before Fed:- Sterling slipped on Tuesday after Britain's parliament paved the way for Prime Minister Theresa May to launch divorce talks with the European Union, while stocks advanced […]
