Autostrade CEO feels responsible, but not guilty for bridge collapse
The CEO of Autostrade per l’Italia and Atlantia told Italian daily La Stampa on Friday that he felt responsible, but not guilty, for the deadly collapse of a motorway bridge operated by Autostrade.
Banks turn to espressos, dancing robots to help keep U.S. branches alive
Free Wi-Fi, discounted cappuccinos, artwork, and a dancing robot are among the features banks across the United States are touting to convince customers that even in an era of smartphones it is still worth it to visit a bank branch.
Johnson & Johnson says to work on India compensation for recalled hip implants
Johnson & Johnson (J&J) said on Friday it would work with the Indian government to compensate patients who suffered from artificial hip implants the U.S. healthcare company recalled eight years ago.
Elliott demands fresh revamp at Hyundai Motor Group
U.S. activist hedge fund Elliott Management has renewed its pressure on Hyundai Motor Group with a fresh restructuring proposal after forcing the South Korean conglomerate to abandon its own reform plan in May.
U.S. job growth seen picking up, unemployment rate falling
U.S. job growth likely accelerated in August, with the unemployment rate expected to have fallen back to an 18-year low of 3.8 percent, which would bolster views that the economy was so far weathering the Trump administration’s escalating trade war wit…
Mexico wants steel dispute ended before new NAFTA signed: minister
Mexico wants to end to a tariff dispute over steel and aluminum with the United States prior to signing off on a reworked trade agreement with its northern neighbor, Mexican Economy Minister Ildefonso Guajardo said on Thursday.
Asia shares worn down by trade tension, yen a safe harbor
Asian shares carved out a 14-month trough on Friday as investors feared a new salvo of Sino-U.S. tariffs could come at any moment, while a slump in U.S. chip stocks rippled through the tech-heavy region.
Asia shares hit 14-month lows, yen advances on trade jitters
Asian shares slipped to a 14-month trough on Friday as investors feared a new round of Sino-U.S. tariffs could come at any moment, while a slump in U.S. chip stocks rippled through the tech sector.
Smith & Wesson parent company defends directors, sways Glass Lewis
The parent company of gunmaker Smith & Wesson on Thursday defended its directors and its contribution disclosures ahead of a proxy vote that will test how far leading fund firms will press concerns about firearms safety, and won rare new recommendations from a proxy adviser.
Japan’s Nidec sees electric vehicles driving profits as it plans for future
Since starting Nidec in 1973 in a tiny Kyoto shed with just three workers, Shigenobu Nagamori has built it into the world’s top maker of precision motors and became one of Japan’s most venerated business leaders.
