Striking writers take antitrust aim at Disney, Amazon, Netflix
(Reuters) – The striking Writers Guild of America (WGA) on Thursday urged federal regulators to increase their oversight of the…
UAW leader says Detroit Three automakers ‘still not serious’ in contract talks
(Reuters) – United Auto Workers President Shawn Fain told Reuters the Detroit Three automakers are “still not serious” in their…
From Mad Men to machines? Big advertisers shift to AI
(Reuters) – Some of the world’s biggest advertisers, from food giant Nestle (SIX:NESN) to consumer goods multinational Unilever (LON:ULVR), are…
Microsoft to shut Xbox 360’s online store next year
(Reuters) – Microsoft (NASDAQ:MSFT) said on Thursday it would pull the plug on Xbox 360’s online store and marketplace next…
VinFast’s new sales approach has US car dealers cautious but interested
(Reuters) -Vietnamese electric-vehicle maker VinFast, which made a splash this week when its shares debuted on the Nasdaq, has stirred…
Australia stocks higher at close of trade; S&P/ASX 200 up 0.03%
Australia stocks were higher after the close on Friday, as gains in the A-REITs, Utilities and Metals & Mining sectors…
Evergrande seeks US court nod for $32 billion debt overhaul as China economic fears mount
(Reuters) – Embattled developer China Evergrande Group has filed for bankruptcy protection in a U.S. court as part of one…
5 big earnings hits: Analysts wary after Cisco’s beat; retailers a mixed bag
Cisco tops expectations; analysts mixed Cisco (NASDAQ:CSCO) shares climbed 3.3% Thursday after the tech behemoth sailed past Wall Street expectations…
Japan stocks lower at close of trade; Nikkei 225 down 0.43%
Japan stocks were lower after the close on Friday, as losses in the Chemical, Petroleum & Plastic, Banking and Textile…
European stocks weaken; U.K. retail sales slump
European stock markets traded lower Friday, ending the week on a somber note as investors digested falling U.K. retail sales…