French President Hollande demands election cyber-security measures French President Hollande demands election cyber-security measures:- Cyber security in the context of the upcoming presidential election will be on the agenda at the government's next weekly security council meeting, a statement from President Francois Hollande's office said on Wednesday. "The President wants […]
Lenovo third-quarter net profit falls 67 pct, blames weak macroeconomic environment Lenovo third-quarter net profit falls 67 pct, blames weak macroeconomic environment:- Lenovo Group Ltd, the world's largest personal computer (PC) maker, on Thursday posted a 67 percent slide in third-quarter net profit, lagging analyst estimates, as supply constraints and […]
Workers at Boeing South Carolina plant reject union Workers at Boeing South Carolina plant reject union:- Boeing Co (BA.N) handily defeated a union drive by workers at the company's aircraft factory in South Carolina on Wednesday, as almost three-quarters of workers at the plant who voted rejected union representation. The secret ballot […]
U.S. Labor Dept nominee Puzder withdraws, in blow to Trump U.S. Labor Dept nominee Puzder withdraws, in blow to Trump:- In a blow to President Donald Trump as he tries to assemble his administration, his nominee for labor secretary, Andrew Puzder, withdrew his name from consideration on Wednesday amid concerns […]
Asian stocks test new 19-month highs, some markets seen overvalued Asian stocks test new 19-month highs, some markets seen overvalued:- Asian stocks inched to new 19-month highs on Thursday with thanks to an ongoing rally on Wall Street and bolstered by gains in Chinese stocks while the dollar came in […]
Verizon close to Yahoo deal, price cut of $250-350 million Verizon close to Yahoo deal, price cut of $250-350 million:- Verizon Communications Inc (VZ.N) is close to a revised deal to buy Yahoo Inc's (YHOO.O) core internet business for $250 million to $350 million less than the original agreed price […]
Hassan Whiteside gives Heat big lift in win against Rockets Hassan Whiteside gives Heat big lift in win against Rockets:- Hassan Whiteside had 23 points, 14 rebounds and five blocks to help the Miami Heat beat the Houston Rockets 117-109 on Wednesday night. Dion Waiters added 23 points, nine rebounds […]
No. 9 North Carolina easily dispatches rival NC State No. 9 North Carolina easily dispatches rival NC State:- Ninth-ranked North Carolina walked into rival North Carolina State's arena and did everything it was supposed to do. The Tar Heels dominated the paint. They controlled the glass. They shot the ball […]
Raptors claw back, rally past Hornets 90-85 Raptors claw back, rally past Hornets 90-85;- Down 17 points after three quarters, Toronto Raptors coach Dwane Casey turned to his "fountain of youth" — and the youngsters helped deliver a win heading into the All-Star break. Looking for a spark, Casey sat […]
Duke surges past Virginia for sixth consecutive win Duke surges past Virginia for sixth consecutive win:- Jayson Tatum scored 21 of his 28 points in the second half and No. 14 Duke pulled away late to beat No. 15 Virginia, 65-55, on Wednesday night, the surging Blue Devils' sixth victory in […]
