Uber settles U.S. allegations over data privacy
WASHINGTON/SAN FRANCISCO (Reuters) – Uber Technologies Inc [UBER.UL] has agreed to two decades of audits after U.S. regulators found the ride-services company failed to protect the personal information of drivers and passengers and deceived the public …
Americans’ debt level notches a new record high
NEW YORK (Reuters) – Americans’ debt level notched another record high in the second quarter, after having earlier in the year surpassed its pre-crisis peak, on the back of modest rises in mortgage, auto and credit card debt, where delinquencies jumped…
NAFTA negotiators aim for ‘ambitious’ start to talks: U.S. official
WASHINGTON (Reuters) – Negotiators from Canada, Mexico and the United States are aiming for an “ambitious” first round of trade talks, a senior U.S. official said on Tuesday, as the countries try to fast-track a deal to modernize the 23-year-old pact b…
Brazil’s JBS maintains plans for IPO of U.S. unit
SAO PAULO (Reuters) – The world’s largest meatpacker JBS SA will press on with plans to list shares of its United States subsidiary next year, Chief Executive Officer Wesley Batista said during a conference call with analysts on Tuesday.
Amazon opens ‘Instant Pickup’ points in U.S. brick-and-mortar push
BERKELEY, Ca (Reuters) – Amazon.com Inc is rolling out pickup points in the United States where shoppers can retrieve items immediately after ordering them, shortening delivery times from hours to minutes, the company said on Tuesday.
Wall Street ends flat; economic data offsets retailer results
(Reuters) – U.S. stocks ended little changed on Tuesday as declines in Home Depot and other retailers following results offset upbeat U.S. retail sales data.
Strong U.S. retail sales bolster third quarter growth outlook
WASHINGTON (Reuters) – U.S. retail sales recorded their biggest increase in seven months in July as consumers boosted purchases of motor vehicles and raised discretionary spending, suggesting the economy continued to gain momentum early in the third qu…
Air Berlin files for insolvency after Etihad withdraws support
BERLIN (Reuters) – Air Berlin , Germany’s second-largest airline, filed for bankruptcy protection on Tuesday after key shareholder Etihad Airways withdrew funding following years of losses, leaving valuable runway slots up for grabs.
Home Depot tops profit, comp sales estimates; raises forecast
(Reuters) – Home Depot Inc’s quarterly profit and comparable sales beat Street estimates as homeowners continued to invest in their homes that are appreciating in value.
Oil traders expect Asia to import more Venezuelan crude if U.S. sanctions kick in
SINGAPORE/HOUSTON (Reuters) – Asia would be the biggest beneficiary of any potential sanctions by the United States on Venezuela’s oil sector, said traders and analysts, as exports from the South American OPEC member could be redirected to the region, …
