Comcast founder, cable industry leader Ralph Roberts dies at 95
(Reuters) – Comcast Corp founder and prominent cable industry executive Ralph Roberts died on Thursday at the age of 95, the company said.
U.S. proposes tighter emission standards for big trucks
WASHINGTON (Reuters) – The Obama administration proposed new rules on Friday to slash greenhouse gas emissions from heavy, long-haul trucks, a move to attack climate change that prompted a wary response from industry groups worried about the costs.
MERS outbreak now No. 1 aviation sector risk: lessor
PARIS (Reuters) – Middle East Respiratory Syndrome (MERS) has risen to the top of the list of risks facing the aviation industry, the head of a leading aircraft lessor said, outstripping traditional concerns about fuel and currencies.
Billionaire investor Icahn says ‘no’ to Trump’s Treasury offer
BOSTON (Reuters) – Billionaire investor Carl Icahn said thanks but no thanks when real estate mogul turned Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump floated his name for U.S. Treasury secretary.
Supply chain wary as Airbus and Boeing push output envelope
PARIS (Reuters) – A rare note of dissent permeated the Paris Airshow this week as suppliers worried they might lose out if they invest to meet higher commercial jet production targets that ultimately prove unsustainable.
VW U.S. chief sees ‘limited growth’ until new SUVs arrive
DETROIT/BERLIN (Reuters) – Volkswagen AG expects “limited growth” in the United States over the next two years and will focus on defending the market share it has, the top executive for the region told Reuters, suggesting the German automaker will fall…
News Corp must face Dial, Heinz ad monopoly class action – judge
(Reuters) – News Corp has been ordered by a Manhattan federal judge to face a class action lawsuit accusing it of monopolizing the market for in-store promotions at some 52,500 retail stores across the United States.
Hayes tried to influence colleagues after joining Citi, Libor trial hears
LONDON (Reuters) – Tom Hayes, the former star trader on trial for alleged Libor-rigging, tried to build up relationships at Citigroup soon after joining from UBS , hoping to influence the rate-setting process there, according to evidence presented in a…
Helicopter makers upbeat on market despite oil-led slump
PARIS (Reuters) – Top U.S. and European helicopter executives said this week that the oil price-led commercial helicopter market slump would be temporary and that they will keep investing in new technologies given the sector’s positive long-term outloo…
Oil down 2 percent on Greek worries, weaker products markets
NEW YORK (Reuters) – Crude oil fell about 2 percent on Friday, the first decline after three days of gains, as worries over the Greek fiscal crisis, weaker oil products prices and pre-weekend profit taking undercut the market.
