Tech firms, including Microsoft, Facebook, vow not to aid government cyber attacks
SAN FRANCISCO (Reuters) – Microsoft, Facebook and more than 30 other global technology companies on Tuesday announced a joint pledge not to assist any government in offensive cyber attacks.
Wall Street rises as strong Netflix, Goldman earnings impress
(Reuters) – Wall Street indexes rose on Tuesday as strong earnings from Netflix, Goldman Sachs and healthcare companies boosted optimism over what is expected to be the strongest earnings season in seven years.
Goldman trumps profit estimates as bond trading shines
(Reuters) – Goldman Sachs Group Inc blew past Wall Street’s expectations for quarterly profit on Tuesday, as volatility in global markets powered a surge in bond and stock trading.
Wall St opens higher on strong earnings
(Reuters) – U.S. stock indexes opened higher on Tuesday as strong earnings from Netflix, Goldman Sachs and health majors boosted optimism over what is expected to be the strongest earnings season in seven years.
Exclusive: China seeks trade firewall with U.S. allies in rush of ambassador meetings – sources
BEIJING/BRUSSELS (Reuters) – China’s international trade representative held a series of meetings with the ambassadors from major European nations last week to ask them to stand together with Beijing against U.S. protectionism, according to four source…
Investors cut exposure to tech stocks: BAML survey
LONDON (Reuters) – Alarm bells are ringing over valuations of the world’s leading technology stocks with worries over regulation causing many investors to cut exposure to the sector, Bank of America Merrill Lynch (BAML)’s April fund manager survey foun…
J&J raises sales forecast on strong demand for cancer drugs
(Reuters) – Johnson & Johnson reported a better-than-expected first-quarter profit on Tuesday and raised its full-year sales forecast, helped by strong demand for its cancer treatments.
Netflix shares surge 7 percent on subscriber gains
(Reuters) – Shares in Netflix Inc neared a record high on Tuesday after the online video streaming service reported a rise in subscriber additions for the fourth straight quarter.
UnitedHealth profit beats and it raises 2018 outlook
(Reuters) – UnitedHealth Group Inc , the largest U.S. health insurer, on Tuesday posted quarterly profit that beat estimates as it kept medical costs within expectations despite the added demand for services due to a strong flu season and raised its 20…
Goldman crushes profit estimates as trading surges
(Reuters) – Goldman Sachs Group Inc blew past Wall Street’s expectations for quarterly profit on Tuesday, powered by a surge in trading revenue and higher fees from debt and equity underwriting.
