Fugitive ex-Nissan boss Ghosn says treated ‘brutally’ by Japan
Carlos Ghosn, speaking publicly for the first since his dramatic escape from Japanese justice, told reporters in Beirut he had been treated “brutally” by Tokyo prosecutors he accused of helping Nissan to oust him as chairman.
Apple News users reach 100 million, App Store sales rise
Apple Inc’s news service has reached 100 million monthly active users and customers spent more than $1.4 billion in the App Store between Christmas and New Year, the latest signs of growing revenue from the iPhone maker’s services business.
S&P, Nasdaq set for higher open as worries over U.S.-Iran escalation ease
The S&P 500 and the Nasdaq were set for modest gains at the open on Wednesday as investors drew comfort from Iranian signals that overnight missile strikes “concluded” its retaliation to the killing of Qassem Soleimani.
Lebanon prosecutor to question Ghosn on Thursday: state news agency
A Lebanese public prosecutor general has summoned ousted Nissan boss Carlos Ghosn for questioning on Thursday over an Interpol red notice issued by Japan which accuses him of crimes committed in Japan and calls for his arrest.
Ted Baker’s lenders hire restructuring experts for independent review: Sky News
Ted Baker’s lenders have hired advisers to carry out an independent review of the troubled British fashion retailer to assess its prospects, Sky News said https://news.sky.com/story/ted-baker-lenders-call-for-help-at-ailing-retail-chain-11903703 on We…
Oil prices fall as alarm over Iran rocket strike fades
Brent oil futures fell on Wednesday from a four-month peak hit in frenzied early trading after a rocket attack by Iran on American forces in Iraq appeared to have no impact on oil infrastructure or crude flows.
Walgreens profit misses estimates on pharmacy weakness, shares fall 6%
Walgreens Boots Alliance Inc’s quarterly profit missed Wall Street expectations on Wednesday, hurt by lower payments from insurers on drugs sold at its U.S. pharmacies, exacerbating investor fears around its growth.
Turkish jet firm met Japan ambassador to offer help with Ghosn
The Turkish operator of private jets that ex-Nissan chief Carlos Ghosn used to escape Japan said on Wednesday it met with the Japanese ambassador to Turkey and offered to collaborate with the authorities in that country over the incident.
Two U.S. auto trade groups merge as regulatory issues loom
Two major U.S. automotive trade groups said Wednesday they will merge as the industry faces dramatic challenges, including regulatory, trade and emissions issues.
U.S. private payrolls accelerate in December
U.S. private payrolls surged in December, but the pace of job growth was likely flattered by a seasonal quirk.
