Alphabet’s legal head David Drummond, under scrutiny, to retire
Google parent Alphabet Inc on Friday announced the retirement of Chief Legal Officer David Drummond, who has been under scrutiny as the board investigated the company’s handling of sexual misconduct complaints.
Oil falls below $65/bbl in first weekly drop since November
Oil fell below $65 a barrel on Friday in its first weekly loss since late November, erasing the week’s risk premium added since a U.S. drone strike killed a top Iranian general as investors focused on rising U.S. inventories and other signs of ample su…
U.S. employment growth slows; labor market tightening
U.S. job growth slowed in December after surging in the prior month, but the pace of hiring is enough to keep the longest economic expansion in history on track despite a deepening downturn in a manufacturing sector stung by trade disputes.
Oil set for weekly drop as Mideast risk premium eases for now
Oil edged lower on Friday, set for its first weekly loss since late November, erasing the week’s risk premium added since a U.S. drone strike killed a top Iranian general as investors focused on rising U.S. inventories and other signs of ample supply.
Apple pushes recycling with robot, but mined metals still needed
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, while acknowledging rising global demand for electronics means new mines will still be needed. Th…
Alphabet’s legal head David Drummond to retire this month
Google parent Alphabet Inc on Friday announced the retirement of Chief Legal Officer David Drummond, who has been under scrutiny as the board investigated the company’s handling of sexual misconduct complaints.
Factbox: Global passenger car sales by luxury brand
Carmakers Daimler BMW Audi and Jaguar Land Rover released annual sales figures for their premium brands.
Olympics: Games must connect with gamers to keep Olympics relevant – Bach
The International Olympic Committee has to connect with hundreds of millions of gamers worldwide if the Olympic body is to remain relevant with the younger generation, IOC President Thomas Bach said on Friday.
Uber to take exit ramp in Colombia after ‘arbitrary’ court ruling
Uber Technologies Inc will stop operating in Colombia at the end of this month, following a court order late last year which the ride-hailing company on Friday called “arbitrary” and a violation of its right to due process.
China’s Geely in talks to take stake in Aston Martin
China’s Geely Automobile Holding is in talks with Aston Martin management and investors about taking a stake in the luxury carmaker, according to a source close to the discussions and a report by the Financial Times, sparking a sharp jump in the British company’s share price.
