EU to fine Google record 4.3 billion euros over Android: source
The European Commission will fine Google a record 4.3 billion euros ($5 billion) on Wednesday over its Android mobile operating system, a source close to the matter told Reuters.
Dollar’s advance puts squeeze on gold, Brexit and BoE blues sink sterling
The world’s major stock markets were mostly firmer on Wednesday as a bullish outlook from the head of the U.S. central bank buoyed the dollar, lifted bond yields and sent safe-haven gold to a one-year trough.
Keep ThyssenKrupp whole, German minister urges
The German government opposes a break up of ThyssenKrupp , it said on Wednesday after the submarines-to-lifts conglomerate lost its two top officials following pressure from shareholders who want to see the group restructured.
EasyJet has flexibility to convert more of A320 order to larger A321neo: CEO
EasyJet has the flexibility to convert more of an order for Airbus A320 planes into larger A321neos, the chief executive of the British low-cost airline said on Wednesday.
EU expected to fine Google $5 billion over Android: Bloomberg
Alphabet Inc’s Google is expected to be fined a record 4.3 billion euros ($5.00 billion) by the European Union over its Android system, Bloomberg reported on Wednesday.
China says U.S.-led trade war has become biggest ‘confidence killer’ for world economy
The U.S.-driven trade war has become the biggest “confidence killer” for the global economy, China’s foreign ministry warned on Wednesday, saying the whole world would fight back if the United States continued to be “wilful”.
Dollar’s advance puts squeeze on gold, Brexit blues sink sterling
The world’s major stock markets were mostly firmer on Wednesday as a bullish outlook from the head of the U.S. central bank buoyed the dollar, lifted bond yields and sent safe-haven gold to a one-year trough.
Novartis puts brakes on price hikes, bowing to U.S. pressure
Bolstered by a strong second-quarter, CEO Vas Narasimhan said he expects Novartis to hit the top of its 2018 sales guidance despite joining rival Pfizer in freezing U.S. drug prices for the rest of the year.
Airbus says Pratt & Whitney catching up on engine delays
European planemaker Airbus said on Wednesday that supplier Pratt & Whitney was catching up on engine delays and there would be an improvement especially in the second half of the year.
Dollar’s advance puts squeeze on gold, commodities
Asian share markets were mostly firmer on Wednesday as a bullish outlook from the head of the U.S. central bank buoyed the dollar, lifted Tokyo shares to a one-month top and sent gold to a one-year trough.
