On June 9, with his 150-year-old Portuguese corporate dynasty close to collapse, patriarch Ricardo Espirito Santo Salgado made a desperate attempt to save it.
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Florida power utilities fear return of ‘Green Governor' Crist
When Charlie Crist last governed Florida, his green energy and climate policies made him few friends among the state's powerful electricity corporations.
Citi to pay allowance to compensate for limited bonuses
Citigroup Inc (C.N) has told senior staff in Europe that they would receive fixed monthly pay in addition to their salaries in an attempt to compensate for rules that limit bonuses to up to twice the level of base salaries, the Financial Times reported, citing several people.
Weak data to test BOJ's rosy economic view, policy on hold
The Bank of Japan will maintain its existing stimulus policy and optimistic economic view on when it meets on Thursday, sources say, preferring to take more time to gauge whether a run of weak data is sufficient to threaten a fragile recovery.
China's official PMI slips to 51.1 in August
An index of growth in China's vast manufacturing sector fell from a 27-month high to 51.1 in August, a government study showed on Monday, slightly less than forecast and adding to signs of growing softness in the Chinese economy.
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Nearly two thirds of the French believe companies should be allowed exemptions to the country's 35-hour working week if they reach agreements with trade unions, two polls showed on Saturday.
It could be recalled in the past that when Princess Kate was having the yet-unborn George, her sensitive health had led the royal family to postpone her public engagements unless the doctors have cleared her. Kensington Palace recently unveiled the Duchess of Cambridge's upcoming engagements, as published by Breathecast, "Her Royal Highness The Duchess of Cambridge will visit Malta on 20th and 21st of September 2014 to represent Her Majesty The Queen on the occasion of the 50th anniversary of Malta's independence."
Masayoshi Son's nose for an investment has turned a $20 million start-up punt on Alibaba into a stake worth maybe $50 billion or more as the Chinese e-commerce giant co-founded and led by Jack Ma heads to what could be the biggest U.S. tech IPO of all time.
Maria Sharapova and Grigor Dimitrov are speculated to be headed for breakup following the two's alleged unfollowing of each other and not spending time before the start of the US Open. Sharapova has also publicly announced she only wants to play mixed doubles with John McEnroe despite Dimitrov saying it would be fun to play with his girlfriend as his partner.
Benedict Cumberbatch participated in the ice bucket challenge not only once, but five times. The actor however remains private about his private life as rumors describe the mystery woman to have a serious career. Cumberbatch and co-star in "Sherlock" Martin Freeman won big at the Emmy's along with show creator Steven Moffat.
"Game of Thrones" is currently filming, with Cersei's naked walk of penance allegedly set in Dubrovnik, Croatia. However, the production crew might have to look for a new location, as the city has denied a shooting permit for the scene which will feature public nudity. Actor Lena Headey attends Emmy's alongside other cast members.
Berkshire Hathaway Inc (BRKa.N) chairman and CEO, Warren Buffett, is helping finance Burger King Worldwide Inc's (BKW.N) take over of Canadian chain Tim Hortons Inc (THI.TO), the Wall Street Journal reported, citing people familiar with the matter.
The 66th Primetime Emmy Awards is happening, and everyone is tuned in. Jim Parsons has won for his performance in "The Big Bang Theory" again, while Julia Louis-Dreyfus wins in the same category for the third time in a row.
Sony Corp (6758.T) said on Sunday its PlayStation Network was taken down by a denial of service-style attack and the FBI was investigating the diversion of a flight carrying a top Sony executive amid reports of a claim that explosives were on board.
