The association of British manufacturers warned that Brexit will bring the country to uncertainty and risk. Meanwhile, poundsterling continue to be under pressure as the debate over U.K. to exit EU continues.
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The Reasons for Takata Airbag Explosion, Scientists Explain
Takata airbag issues face many discrimination aside from fines and lawsuit resulting to sales decline along with other automakers who recalled their vehicles. The automakers formed an independent coalition and hired Utah-based Orbital ATK to conduct the investigation who discovered three factors that cause airbag rupture.
Deutsche Borse in negotiation with London Stock Exchange for potential Merger
Deutsche Borse confirmed that it is in talks with London Stock Exchange regarding a potential merger. The parties remain hopeful that a possible merger transaction will take place.
Usher and Robert Downey Jr. Invested in Online Learning Platform With Celebrity Instructors, MasterClass
Usher and Robert Downey Jr. join a list of investors to help fund online learning platform MasterClass in its Series B round. In total, the round raised $15 million as the company plan to further expand its area of subjects as well as adding new instructors.
Elon Musk’s Hyperloop Project Getting Implemented
Elon Musk has shared a brainchild for travelling from one city to another with extraordinary speed through a hyperloop in 2013. The plan is now getting implemented at Quay Valley in California. If the project becomes commercially viable, people will get an opportunity to travel at 800 MPH subject to getting approval from the government authorities.
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Williams Cos has decided to offload its Canadian operations for $1 billion. It is hoping to put it on the block in next week. In fact, it has already appointed two investment banks to oversee the sale process.
G20 finance minister meeting will be held starting this Friday in Shanghai. Ahead of the meeting, Taro Aso, Japan Finance Minister said that he expect G20 to discuss ways to move global economy.
China has unveiled a series of new initiatives to push its economy growth rate. The government is keen on meeting the increasing demand in small and medium-sized homes. Another set of new rules for accelerating reforms at state-owned enterprises will be announced soon.
Reserve Bank of India (RBI) is seeking an approval from Union Finance Ministry for easing capital restrictions on Asset Reconstruction Companies (ARCs). RBI has recommended Union Finance Ministry to raise the cap on sponsor's holding in asset reconstruction companies.
Etsy's shares jumped nearly 10% after the announcement that the online e-commerce site narrowed its net loss in the fourth quarter of 2015. The company expects GMS growth rate to be in the range of 13% to 17% for the three-year period from 2016 - 2018.
San Fransisco-based Kabam will lay off its workforce. The mobile game studio will focus on its most popular multiplayer games such as Marvel Contest of Champions and Star Wars: Uprising.
Fortescue Metals reported a 4% decline in its first six-month net profit owing mainly to the fall in commodity prices. The company has declared an interim dividend of A$0.03 (fully franked).
Based on a report from defense and aerospace consulting firm there was a huge increase for investment in space travel during 2015. Space startup investment in last year were accounted two-third of the 15 years in total.
Fenox Venture Capital has been ordered by the Department of Labour to pay over $300,000 as back wages for workers, wrongfully named as interns. The company promised to avoid such practices in the future.
