Goldman Sachs in talks to admit guilt, pay $2 bln to settle 1MDB probe: WSJ
Goldman Sachs Group Inc is in talks with the U.S. government to pay a $2 billion fine and admit guilt to resolve a criminal investigation into its role in a Malaysian corruption scandal, the Wall Street Journal reported on Thursday.
Facebook’s Libra lacks solid plan for launch- governing board member
Facebook’s Libra project has no solid plan yet for how or where it will be launched next year, a member of the board that will oversee the cryptocurrency told Reuters on Thursday.
U.S. weekly jobless claims fall from more than two-year high
The number of Americans filing applications for unemployment benefits dropped from more than a two-year high last week, pointing to sustained labor market strength.
Bond yields rise as Sweden ends negative rates, stocks drift lower
Bond yields rose and Sweden’s crown stayed ice cool on Thursday as the country became the first to raise interest rates out of sub-zero territory, while world stocks drifted off this week’s record highs.
Rolls-Royce gives first look at one-seater electric plane
British engineering company Rolls-Royce gave a first look at a one-seater electric aircraft on Thursday it hopes will fly in late Spring next year and become the world’s fastest all-electric aircraft.
Futures hold steady as investors shrug off Trump impeachment
U.S. stock index futures were nearly flat on Thursday as investors looked past the impeachment of President Donald Trump, who is unlikely to be removed from office.
Futures hold steady as investors shrug off Trump impeachment
U.S. stock index futures were nearly flat on Thursday as investors looked past the impeachment of President Donald Trump, who is unlikely to be removed from office.
French ‘AHTOP’ tourism association urges France to act after Airbnb ruling
France’s ‘AHTOP’ tourism association urged the French government to take action after U.S. homesharing site Airbnb won its battle to remain exempt from onerous European property regulations.
French ‘AHTOP’ tourism association urges France to act after Airbnb ruling
France’s ‘AHTOP’ tourism association urged the French government to take action after U.S. homesharing site Airbnb won its battle to remain exempt from onerous European property regulations.
Swatch ticked off with Swiss anti-trust agency parts ban
Swatch will be blocked from selling some parts to watchmakers, ranging from Richemont’s Cartier to Chopard and Breitling, from next year in an escalation of a row between the world’s biggest watchmaker and Switzerland’s competition regulator.
