France’s ‘economic patriotism’ is not what it seems
PARIS (Reuters) – Foreigners are set to take over several French blue chip firms this year and will largely do what they want with their prizes – showing the limits of new laws passed in the name of “economic patriotism”.
Documents show flash crash trader’s frenetic business dealings
WASHINGTON/CHICAGO (Reuters) – The Briton blamed for contributing to the May 2010 Wall Street flash crash maintained frenetic relationships with a series of brokers, banks and software firms that appear to mirror his rapid-fire trading activity, U.S. c…
Microsoft profit, revenue beats Wall Street view; shares up
(Reuters) – Microsoft Corp on Thursday reported revenue and profit above Wall Street expectations, as sales of its hardware and cloud-computing services helped to offset a decline in the company’s core Windows business.
Google shares rise after online ad sales drive revenue higher
(Reuters) – Google Inc reported higher quarterly revenue and profit as rising online ad volume offset a hit from the strong dollar, sending the Internet company’s shares higher in after-hours trading.
Google shares rise after online ad sales drive revenue higher
(Reuters) – Google Inc reported higher quarterly revenue and profit as rising online ad volume offset a hit from the strong dollar, sending the Internet company’s shares higher in after-hours trading.
Nasdaq sets closing record
(Reuters) – The Nasdaq Composite, the U.S. market index most closely associated with technology stocks, closed at an all-time high on Thursday, surpassing a 2000 record set just before the dotcom crash.
Flash crash trader an impatient businessman for others
WASHINGTON/CHICAGO (Reuters) – The Briton blamed for contributing to the May 2010 Wall Street flash crash maintained frenetic relationships with a series of brokers, banks and software firms that appear to mirror his rapid-fire trading activity, court …
Starbucks’ strong results quash growth woes, shares rise
(Reuters) – Starbucks Corp said on Thursday sales at its coffee shops in the Americas region grew more than expected, boosted by sales of breakfast sandwiches, lunch and new drinks, such as Flat White.
Merkel: must prevent Greece running out of cash before deal
BRUSSELS (Reuters) – German Chancellor Angela Merkel said on Thursday everything must be done to prevent Greece running out of money before it reaches a cash-for-reform deal with its international creditors, amid heightened concern that Athens is neari…
Microsoft profit, revenue beats Wall Street view; shares up
(Reuters) – Microsoft Corp on Thursday reported revenue and profit above Wall Street expectations, as sales of its hardware and cloud-computing services helped to offset a decline in the company’s core Windows business.
