Comcast launches new WiFi service as connected devices grow
NEW YORK (Reuters) – Comcast Corp launched a new cloud-based service on Monday that allows users to control and monitor their Wi-Fi usage as the largest cable provider in the U.S. looks for ways to boost consumer loyalty in its broadband business.
Australia to hold new inquiry into ‘Big Four’ banks
CANBERRA (Reuters) – Australia will hold an inquiry into competition in the country’s financial system, following a series of scandals in the banking sector and public allegations against the “Big Four” banks of abuse of market power.
Trump rebukes Rexnord again for moving jobs to Mexico
WASHINGTON (Reuters) – President Donald Trump took aim again on Sunday at Rexnord Corp for the industrial supplier’s decision to move jobs to Mexico from Indiana.
Comcast and Charter to announce wireless partnership on Monday: source
(Reuters) – Comcast Corp and Charter Communications Inc will announce a wireless partnership as soon as Monday, according to a source familiar with the matter. The deal will bar either company from entering into a material transaction for a year wi…
Oil prices rise on expectation of output cut extension
SINGAPORE (Reuters) – Oil prices rose on Monday as Saudi Arabia’s energy minister said an OPEC-led production cut scheduled to end in June would likely be extended to cover all of 2017, although a relentless increase in U.S. drilling capped gains.
More bucks for Bang: Netmarble founder urges South Korea to support start-ups
SEOUL (Reuters) – When mobile gaming firm Netmarble Games debuts on Friday, its founder Bang Jun-hyuk will be the only billionaire in South Korea’s top-10 wealthiest stock holders with no ties to the chaebol, the mainly family-owned industrial conglom…
Euro gives up some gains as Macron seals French election victory
TOKYO (Reuters) – The euro edged away from highs hit early in the Asian session on Monday as investors took profits from its gains after centrist Emmanuel Macron’s victory over the far-right Marine Le Pen in France’s presidential election.
Global stocks, euro fall as Macron win shifts focus to economy
LONDON (Reuters) – European stocks and the euro pulled back on Monday from highs touched after pro-European centrist Emmanuel Macron’s emphatic but well-flagged victory in France’s presidential election as investors’ focus shifted from politics to mone…
Big investors urge Trump to stick with Paris climate accord
OSLO (Reuters) – Investors with more than $15 trillion of assets under management urged governments led by the United States to implement the Paris climate accord to fight climate change despite U.S. President Donald Trump’s threats to pull out.
Wall Street set to rise after Macron wins in France
(Reuters) – U.S. equity index futures edged higher on Sunday in the wake of a victory by the centrist candidate in the closely watched presidential French election, suggesting the benchmark S&P 500 may push further into record territory when trading reopens on Monday morning.
