Tesla may keep cutting prices in ‘turbulent times’, Musk says

(Reuters) -Tesla CEO Elon Musk signalled on Wednesday that he would cut prices again on electric vehicles in “turbulent times”,…

Nokia profit falls as North American slowdown dents margins

(Reuters) – Finnish telecom gear group Nokia (NYSE:NOK) on Thursday reported a drop in second-quarter profit due to a decline…

European shares slip as investors digest mixed earnings

(Reuters) – European shares edged lower at open on Thursday, as investors assessed mixed earnings from companies in the region…

US retailers push for deal in UPS-Teamster talks as deadline looms

(Reuters) – A U.S. retail industry group on Wednesday urged United Parcel Service (NYSE:UPS) and the Teamsters union to reach…

Bain Capital raises $1.15 billion for first fund dedicated to insurance investments

(Reuters) – Bain Capital has raised $1.15 billion for its first fund dedicated to investing in the insurance industry, as…

U.S. Bancorp posts rise in net interest income on higher rates

U.S. Bancorp (NYSE:USB) reported a jump in net interest income on an annual basis in the second quarter thanks in…

Democratic senator wants new taxes on private jet travel

(Reuters) – Senator Ed Markey on Wednesday said he is proposing additional taxes on private jet trips to address the…

Brent oil hovers above $80 as inflation worries ease

(Reuters) – The Brent crude oil benchmark hovered above $80 a barrel on Wednesday, buoyed by China’s pledge to reinvigorate…

Saudi Arabia stocks lower at close of trade; Tadawul All Share down 0.14%

Saudi Arabia stocks were lower after the close on Wednesday, as losses in the Transport, Cement and Hotels & Tourism…

Wall St climbs as investors assess bank earnings

(Reuters) – Wall Street rose on Wednesday as investors looked past second-quarter earnings from Goldman Sachs (NYSE:GS), while taking comfort…