U.S., Asian shares dip after North Korean missile launch
TOKYO (Reuters) – U.S. and European stock futures and Asian shares dipped slightly on Friday after North Korea fired another missile over Japan on Friday, demonstrating Pyongyang’s defiance against intensifying U.N. sanctions.
Alphabet talks with Lyft about possible investment: source
SAN FRANCISCO (Reuters) – Alphabet Inc is in discussions with Lyft Inc about a possible investment in the ride-hailing company, potentially deepening an existing partnership between the two firms, a person familiar with the talks said on Thursday.
Macy’s to hire 80,000 workers for holidays, fewer than last year
(Reuters) – Macy’s Inc will increase by 20 percent the number of workers it hires during the holiday shopping season to staff distribution and warehouses that support its online business, but total holiday hiring will fall.
U.S. stock futures drop, yen gains after North Korea’s missile launch
TOKYO (Reuters) – U.S. stock futures dipped and the yen rose after North Korea fired another missile over Japan into the Pacific Ocean on Friday, in a sign that Pyongyang remains defiant despite tightening international sanctions.
Macy’s to hire more temp workers for online ops this holiday season
(Reuters) – This holiday season Macy’s Inc will employ more workers at its distribution and warehouses to support its online business as it operates 70 fewer stores compared to last year.
South Korea’s Hyundai launches new Genesis sports sedan in SUV-driven market
SEOUL (Reuters) – South Korea’s Hyundai Motor Co launched its first new sedan under the premium Genesis marque in Seoul on Friday, hoping to cement the brand’s place in the luxury segment and make up for its lack of a strong SUV line-up.
Price cuts lure more shoppers to Whole Foods stores: tracking firms
LOS ANGELES (Reuters) – Amazon.com’s recent price cuts at Whole Foods drew more shoppers to its newly acquired natural and organic grocery chain, according to two companies that track retail traffic.
Dow strikes record high as broader market weakens
NEW YORK (Reuters) – Rising shares of Boeing pulled the Dow Jones Industrial Average up to a record high on Thursday, while the S&P 500 fell as investors saw higher-than-expected inflation increasing the chances of an interest rate hike.
Boeing lifts Dow to record but S&P slips
NEW YORK (Reuters) – Rising shares of Boeing pulled the Dow Jones Industrial Average up to a record high on Thursday, while the S&P 500 fell as investors saw higher-than-expected inflation increasing the chances of an interest rate hike.
Lawsuit accuses Google of bias against women in pay, promotions
(Reuters) – Three female former employees of Alphabet Inc’s Google filed a lawsuit on Thursday accusing the tech company of discriminating against women in pay and promotions.
