UK accounts watchdog probes Deloitte’s audit of SIG’s 2015, 2016 statements
(Reuters) – UK’s accounting watchdog said on Thursday it began an investigation into Deloitte LLP’s audit of two annual financial statements of SIG Plc and is focusing on the audit of cash and supplier rebates.
Walmart rolls out 3D virtual online shopping
(Reuters) – Walmart Inc said late Wednesday it is introducing a 3D virtual shopping tour on its website that would help customers browse and choose items for their homes.
Exclusive: China rejects U.S. request for talks on airline website row
BEIJING/WASHINGTON (Reuters) – China has rejected U.S. requests for talks over how American airlines and their websites refer to Chinese-claimed Taiwan, according to sources, including a U.S. official, adding to tensions in a bilateral relationship alr…
Amazon wants to foster small independent delivery fleets
SEATTLE (Reuters) – Amazon.com Inc on Wednesday said it would offer incentives to entice entrepreneurs to set up their own small package-delivery businesses as part of Amazon’s latest effort to solve the challenge of getting goods the last mile to cu…
Takeda shareholder group proposal fails to pass at AGM
TOKYO (Reuters) – A group of Takeda Pharmaceutical Co Ltd shareholders trying to build support to block the $62 billion acquisition of London-listed Shire Plc failed to get a proposal passed at the drugmaker’s annual general meeting (AGM) on Thursday…
China says carefully monitoring U.S. policies on inbound investments
BEIJING (Reuters) – China’s commerce ministry said on Thursday it would carefully monitor U.S. policies on inbound investments, stressing that the country opposes using national security as grounds to restrict foreign investments.
Panasonic flags battery shortages as Tesla Model 3 output picks up
TOKYO (Reuters) – A senior Panasonic Corp official on Thursday said a pickup in production of Tesla Inc’s Model 3 cars, after earlier delays, has resulted in occasional battery shortages.
Asian shares flirt with nine-month low on mounting trade war fears
TOKYO (Reuters) – Asian stocks slumped to nine-month lows on Thursday as investors worried that the Trump administration’s approach to trade is harming global economic growth – even as the White House approach to Chinese investment in U.S. technology c…
Chipotle CEO plans marketing blitz, closing up to 65 stores
(Reuters) – Chipotle Mexican Grill Inc said on Wednesday the chain will shut up to 65 underperforming restaurants and revamp its marketing under Chief Executive Officer Brian Niccol, but many questions remain unanswered about what to expect under the …
Chipotle to close up to 65 stores, revamp menu under new CEO
(Reuters) – Chipotle Mexican Grill Inc will shut up to 65 underperforming restaurants and revamp its marketing under Chief Executive Officer Brian Niccol, executives said in the chain’s Wednesday investor call on Wednesday, but few other details were…
