Legoland operator Merlin puts blocks in place for growth
LONDON (Reuters) – Destined to form models of the Burj Khalifa and Tokyo Tower, 90 million toy bricks will be used in new Legoland Parks in Dubai, Japan and Korea by 2017, building blocks in British operator Merlin’s expanding empire.
Oil hits five-year low before rallying above $62
LONDON (Reuters) – Brent crude oil hit a fresh five-year low close to $60 a barrel on Monday after producer group OPEC restated its determination not to cut output despite a global fuel glut, but the North Sea benchmark later rallied to above $62.Marke…
Homebuilder sentiment edges lower in December: NAHB
NEW YORK (Reuters) – U.S. homebuilder sentiment declined slightly in December, though overall sentiment figures among builders remained stronger than in the first half of 2014, the National Association of Home Builders said on Monday.
U.S. manufacturing output surges in November
WASHINGTON (Reuters) – U.S. manufacturing output recorded its largest increase in nine months in November as production expanded across the board, pointing to underlying strength in the economy.
Shuttered German Burger King restaurants to reopen this week
FRANKFURT (Reuters) – German Burger King restaurants that were shut down last month in a row between their operator and the U.S. fast food company will re-open this week, Burger King Germany said on Monday.
Oil price slide roils emerging markets, yen rises
LONDON (Reuters) – Oil prices touched fresh 5-1/2-year lows on Monday, spurring an emerging market selloff as demand for the safe-haven yen picked up while European stocks stabilised after their worst week since 2011.
VW’s Bentley raises car sales target on new models: report
BERLIN (Reuters) – Volkswagen’s ultra-luxury brand Bentley has raised its target for sales as the British carmaker plans to add models such as its first ever sport-utility vehicle, Frankfurter Allgemeine Zeitung reported on Monday.
Fed faces big decision over a few choice words
NEW YORK (Reuters) – Federal Reserve officials will decide this week whether to make a critical change to their policy statement that would widen the door for interest rate hikes next year and effectively bet the United States will continue to shine in…
BOJ survey shows Japan business mood fragile, highlights Abe’s challenges
TOKYO (Reuters) – Japanese business confidence barely improved in the fourth quarter and is seen worsening, giving premier Shinzo Abe a grim reminder of the challenges he faces in reviving a recession-hit economy a day after his big win in Sunday’s vot…
Volvo to launch online car sales in marketing shift
PARIS (Reuters) – Volvo Car Corp said it will start selling vehicles online as it rolls out new models to compete with German luxury rivals such as BMW .
