Halliburton says North America revenue growth may beat rig count rise
(Reuters) – Halliburton Co , the world’s No. 2 oilfield services provider, said its revenue growth this year would meet or outpace the increase in the number of drilling rigs in North America.
Emirates to start Dubai-Athens-Newark flights, likely to irk U.S. carriers
DUBAI (Reuters) – Emirates plans to start flying to the United States with a stop for passengers in Greece, its second so-called fifth freedom flight and a move that could anger U.S. competitors who accuse it of competing unfairly through state subsidi…
Samsung says batteries caused Note 7 fires, may delay new phone launch
SEOUL (Reuters) – Samsung Electronics Co Ltd indicated on Monday that its latest flagship Galaxy S smartphone could be delayed as it pledged to enhance product safety following an investigation into the cause of fires in its premium Note 7 devices.
SEC probing Yahoo over previously disclosed cyber breach: filing
(Reuters) – The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission is investigating a previously disclosed data breach at Yahoo Inc, the company said in a filing.
Oil falls as signs of U.S. output rise overshadow OPEC-led cuts
LONDON (Reuters) – Oil prices fell one percent on Monday as signs of a strong recovery in U.S. oil drilling activity outweighed news that OPEC and non-OPEC producers were on track to meet output reduction goals set in December.
Anglo sees incremental gains as trading unit hits cruising speed
SINGAPORE (Reuters) – Anglo American Plc , which broke with tradition when it set up a focused commercial unit, sees modest improvements ahead after an early boost to profits, as it gets closer to clients, even offering shelter from volatile markets wi…
JP Morgan sees U.S. telecom sector consolidation, T-Mobile deal
(Reuters) – U.S. telecom sector could be on the brink of a major consolidation under President Donald Trump’s likely more merger-friendly administration, said JP Morgan Securities, which now sees a 90 percent chance of T-Mobile US being involved in a s…
Exclusive: Shell’s exploration boss Powell to step down
LONDON (Reuters) – Royal Dutch Shell’s head of exploration Ceri Powell will step down next month, capping seven years in the role marked by sharp cutbacks in the company’s search for new oil and gas reserves amid the industry’s deep downturn since mid…
Japan’s PM says will keep seeking Trump’s understanding on TPP
TOKYO (Reuters) – Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe said on Monday he believed U.S. President Donald Trump understood the value of free trade and that he would keep pitching a multinational trade pact that Trump’s administration has vowed to exit.
Exclusive: Blackstone readies new Asia real estate fund of at least $5 billion: sources
HONG KONG (Reuters) – Blackstone Group LP is readying a new Asia-focused real estate fund that aims to raise a record $5 billion or more, betting on strong returns from property investments in the region, people familiar with the plans told Reuters.
