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16th of November 2018
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Oil slips from four-month highs2018-09-13 14:00:00
Oil prices fell on Thursday, slipping back from four-month highs as investors focused on the risk that emerging market crises and trade disputes could -
Amid scarce US labour, jobless claims hit new 48-year low2018-09-13 14:00:00
New US claims for jobless benefits fell last week to their lowest level in nearly 49 years as employers struggled to fill open positions, the governme -
Tax receipts rise, but growth slows2018-09-13 14:00:00
Tax receipts rose 4.86 percent year-on-year to Tk 13,867 crore in July this year, although the collection growth slowed down significantly because of -
Tk 8,000 a month2018-09-13 14:00:00
The government has raised the minimum monthly wage for 4.4 million garment workers by around 51 percent to Tk 8,000 from the existing Tk 5,300 with ef -
Govt plans long-term tax policies2018-09-13 14:00:00
The government will frame long-term tax policies to help businesses get rid of the anxieties stemmed from the frequent changes to tax structures broug -
GM to recall more than one million vehicles in the US2018-09-13 14:00:00
General Motors Co is recalling more than 1 million pickup trucks and sport utility vehicles in the United States due to issues with a temporary loss o -
ADP spending slower than last year2018-09-13 14:00:00
The annual development programme (ADP) is still dogged by the perennial syndrome of low implementation despite the government's various steps to spee -
Turkey lira plunges as Erdogan slams central bank2018-09-13 14:00:00
Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan on Thursday launched a blistering attack on Turkey's central bank, causing a sharp fall in the value of the li -
Remove barriers to boost investment: analysts2018-09-13 14:00:00
Lack of infrastructure and bureaucratic tangles in land acquisition process are the actual obstacles to boosting private investment in Bangladesh now, -
Beacon to beef up fight against cancer2018-09-13 14:00:00
Beacon Pharmaceuticals, the largest manufacturer of cancer drugs in Bangladesh, will invest Tk 650 crore to set up a new unit to produce oncology medi -
GSK seeks shareholders' nod to close pharma unit2018-09-13 14:00:00
GSK Bangladesh has convened a meeting next month as it seeks shareholders' nod to close its unprofitable pharmaceuticals business in the country. -
Brazil, Australia to fight any Indian sugar export subsidy2018-09-13 14:00:00
Brazilian and Australian sugar industry groups are working together with their respective governments to prepare a formal complaint to the World Trade
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Amid fires and hurricanes, price of climate change begins to hit home2018-08-20 14:49:11
Climate change, which many skeptics argue is more bark than bite, is starting to demonstrate an impact on economies – and perceptions. -
US economy: How strong is it?2018-08-20 14:49:11
The most recent GDP report was the best since 2014. The White House predicts growth topping 3 percent for the calendar year, which would be a first si -
Small organic dairy farms fight to stay in business2018-08-20 14:49:11
Farmers running small-scale organic farms say lax regulations have allowed large confined animal operations to dominate the industry, leaving smaller -
NYC moves to regulate app-based ride services with cap on vehicles2018-08-20 14:49:11
The one-year halt of new licenses for Uber and other ride-hail services is the first attempt by a US city to regulate the rapidly changing industry. T -
For Arkansas town desperate for investment, trade dispute with China hits home2018-08-20 14:49:11
Two years ago, a Chinese company committed to creating thousands of jobs in Arkadelphia, Ark., with the construction of a paper mill in the small town -
New York's shrinking garment district hangs on by a thread2018-08-20 14:49:11
To revive New York's dying garment industry, a new plan proposes preserving at least 300,000 square feet of the garment district for manufacturing. T -
The future of payday in the US may be flexible-pay services2018-08-20 14:49:11
For workers living paycheck to paycheck, one modest financial setback can lead to severe financial hardship. Flexible-pay services allow workers to ta -
Who's left to employ? Tight job market scoops up those on the margin2018-08-20 14:49:11
A tight job market means opportunity – including for Americans with prison records, disabilities, or health challenges. And their participa -
'Outlaws' no more: How a driver shortage transforms big-rig work2018-08-20 14:49:11
Freight trucking has long been economically vital but fraught with hardship. Now a driver shortage is bringing new racial and gender diversity – -
Facebook stock plunges in biggest one-day drop in stock market history2018-08-20 14:49:11
The $119 billion drop has stirred up questions about the future of the social media giant as it grapples with big existential questions ranging from u -
US, EU agree to more talks to avert trade war over autos2018-08-20 14:49:11
President Trump announced he will withhold new tariffs on European auto imports and in return the EU has promised to buy US soybeans, easing -
Is there a conservative case for a carbon tax?2018-08-20 14:49:11
When a Republican congressman from Florida proposed a tax on carbon emissions, a conservative backlash followed. Yet many GOP voters and businesses su
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GM to recall about 1.2 million vehicles worldwide2018-09-13 14:31:09
General Motors Co is recalling 1.205 million pickup trucks and sport utility vehicles worldwide due to issues with a temporary loss of power steering, -
JPMorgan sees small drop in third-quarter markets revenue vs year earlier2018-09-13 14:23:23
Third-quarter markets revenue at JPMorgan Chase & Co is down by a small percent from a year earlier after adjusting for tax law changes, Chief Fi -
Second round of tariff-related aid to farmers may come in December: USDA2018-09-13 14:18:18
A second round of tariff-related aid to U.S. farmers could be announced in December, according to a white paper released by the U.S. Department of Agr -
Ex-Deerfield partners get prison in case over U.S. agency leaks2018-09-13 14:15:41
Two former partners of the hedge fund Deerfield Management were sentenced to three years in prison on Thursday after being convicted of taking part in -
Amazon's Jeff Bezos commits $2 billion to help homeless, pre-schools2018-09-13 14:12:37
Jeff Bezos, Amazon.com Inc's founder and the world's richest person, on Thursday said he will commit $2 billion to helping homeless families and st -
Exclusive: Hedge fund Diamondback founders Schimel and Sapanski plan new fund - sources2018-09-13 14:00:43
The founders of Diamondback Capital, one of a handful of hedge funds touched by the U.S. government's insider trading probe, have reunited and are wo -
VW's Skoda unions object to renewed talks on production moves2018-09-13 13:53:01
Trade unions at Volkswagen's Czech unit Skoda Auto on Thursday rejected any idea of moving some of the production of its premium sedan model Superb -
U.S. labor board to ease companies’ liability for contractors' labor practices2018-09-13 13:50:43
The U.S. agency that enforces federal labor laws took the first steps on Thursday towards loosening an Obama-era standard that made it easier to hold -
Apple leads Wall Street higher as trade worries ease2018-09-13 13:42:48
A rise in Apple led a rebound in technology shares and boosted all three major stock indexes on Thursday, while trade worries eased after China said i -
Goldman names new operating chief, finance head in executive shakeup2018-09-13 13:35:36
Goldman Sachs Group Inc on Thursday announced its biggest management shakeup since naming David Solomon as Chief Executive Officer Lloyd Blankfein's -
Roche steps up efficiency drive to take sting out of biosimilars2018-09-13 13:31:48
Roche , the world's biggest producer of cancer drugs, is stepping up cost cuts in an efficiency drive made unavoidable by competition from cut-price -
UPS goes back to business in $20 billion automation push2018-09-13 13:27:06
United Parcel Service Inc is bolstering services to boost shipments between businesses as part of a $20 billion push to automate its network and offse
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JPMorgan has a date for next financial crisis; warns investors for 20202018-09-13 14:08:00
JPMorgan's Marko Kolanovic has previously concluded that the big shift away from actively managed investing, has escalated the danger of market disru -
DUSU elections: ABVP wins president's, two other posts, NSUI bags one2018-09-13 12:41:00
Polling took place at 52 centres in the colleges. There were as many as 23 candidates in the fray -
Jeff Bezos, the world's richest person, unveils $2 bn fund to help homeless2018-09-13 12:33:00
Last year Bezos solicited advice from the public via Twitter, asking how he could best use his wealth to help people 'right now' -
EVMs used in DUSU polls were not issued by EC: Chief Electoral Officer2018-09-13 12:00:00
The statement came after the counting for DUSU polls was suspended midway on Thursday due to "faulty EVMs" -
Patanjali's packet milk to cost lower than rival brands by Rs 2 a litre2018-09-13 11:58:00
Patanjali also indicated that it was working on a plan of action in textiles and apparels, categories -
Public companies no longer need govt nod to offer pay beyond 11% of profit2018-09-13 11:50:00
A company can make such payments after getting shareholders' nod through a special resolution, which requires the approval of members having at least -
Rahul asks Jaitley to step down over Mallya connection, BJP hits back2018-09-13 11:48:00
Piyush Goyal said the fugitive businessman was a criminal under the 'glare of law' and his words could not be taken seriously -
Frame rules to auction uninsured vehicles in accidents to pay victims: SC2018-09-13 11:10:00
The prevalent rules do not allow selling of the uninsured vehicles making it difficult to pay the compensation for the victims -
NuMetal a shell firm, ineligible for Essar Steel bid: ArcelorMittal to SC2018-09-13 10:50:00
ArcelorMittal India (AMI), the steel tycoon L N Mittal-promoted group which has made a bid of Rs 420 billion for Essar Steel, raised various objection -
Daniel Zhang, Alibaba's next chairman, fancies himself as a free spirit2018-09-13 10:46:00
The man anointed as next executive chairman chose 'Free and Unfettered' as his company nickname -
Don't interfere in insolvency resolution proceedings: SC to NCLT/NCLAT2018-09-13 10:42:00
NCLAT has saddled ArcelorMittal to clear Rs 70 billion liability of Uttam Galva and KSS Petron as it was associated with these two companies -
Justice Ranjan Gogoi appointed 46th Chief Justice of India: Law Ministry2018-09-13 10:25:00
Gogoi would assume office on October 3 after present incumbent Dipak Misra retires a day before
