Dunkin’ Donuts reports slowing growth in U.S. comparable sales
(Reuters) – Dunkin’ Brands Group Inc’s comparable sales growth slowed at its U.S. Dunkin’ Donuts restaurants in the third quarter and the company said 100 U.S outlets would be closed.
Autonomy’s Mike Lynch counter sues HP over $11 billion deal
(Reuters) – British tech entrepreneur Mike Lynch on Thursday said he would file a claim against Hewlett-Packard for $150 million in damages over allegations the U.S company made about his role in the acquisition of his software company Autonomy in 2011…
U.S. factories show vulnerability to chill in global economy
WASHINGTON (Reuters) – The pace of growth at U.S. factories slowed in September, a sign that the chill falling over the global economy could complicate the Federal Reserve’s plans to raise interest rates.
Cheap gas, Labor Day weekend drive automakers’ U.S. sales in September
(Reuters) – The big three U.S. automakers – General Motors Co , Ford Motor Co and the U.S. operations of Fiat Chrysler Automobiles NV – reported a jump in September sales on Thursday as cheap gasoline and ultra-low interest rates drove demand for sport…
Alliance Trust CEO steps down from board as Elliott forces overhaul
LONDON (Reuters) – Katherine Garrett-Cox, one of the City of London’s most high profile women CEOs, is to step down from the board of Alliance Trust in an overhaul of the fund manager which has faced pressure from activist investor Elliott to make chan…
Apple appoints former Boeing CFO to its board
(Reuters) – Apple Inc said on Thursday it appointed James Bell, Boeing Co’s former chief financial officer, to its board.
Global economy loses steam as Chinese, European factories falter
BENGALURU/LONDON (Reuters) – World economic growth lost momentum in September, with China’s factory output shrinking again, euro zone manufacturing growth slowing, and U.S. activity steady.
U.S. manufacturing sector growth eases in September: ISM
NEW YORK (Reuters) – The pace of growth in the U.S. manufacturing sector slowed in September while remaining at its lowest level since May 2013, according to an industry report released on Thursday.
U.S. factory activity edges higher in September: Markit
NEW YORK, (Reuters) – Growth in the U.S. manufacturing sector rose slightly in September but was still at its second-lowest level since Oct. 2013, according to an industry report released on Thursday.
Hewlett-Packard board approves split into two companies
(Reuters) – Hewlett-Packard Co said its board had approved the previously announced split of the company into two separate listed entities – computers and printers, and corporate hardware and services.
