To access the newsletter, click on the link: http://share.thomsonreuters.com/assets/newsletters/Indiamorning/MNC_IN_01072016.pdf 2015 OVERVIEW The M&A volume rose 40.8 percent over last year to a… read more >>> Source : Reuters
The World Bank’s latest look at the year ahead suggests the global economy may continue to limp along, with falling commodity prices a drag on growth. read more >>> Source : BBC
The first week of the New Year has many of us committing to personal development and the strengthening of meaningful relationships. As you master new skills, think more positively, grow your company and learn to use all of the technology you own, why not begin with a thoughtful thank you note? From clients to distant […]
Chinese stock trading has been temporarily suspended for the second time this week after “circuit breakers” kicked in following a steep plunge. read more >>> Source : CBC.Ca
SEOUL (Reuters) – South Korea’s LG Electronics Inc aims to at least triple sales of its next-generation organic light-emitting diode (OLED) televisions this year, a senior company executive said. read more >>> Source : Reuters
BEIJING, Jan 6 (Reuters) – Farmers are illegally growing genetically modified corn in China’s northeast, said environmental non-profit Greenpeace on Wednesday, in a report that may generate further distrust of the government’s ability to ensure a safe food supply. read more >>> Source : Reuters
SHANGHAI, Jan 7 (Reuters) – China accelerated the devaluation of the yuan on Thursday, sending currencies across the region reeling and domestic stock markets tumbling, as investors feared the Asian… read more >>> Source : Reuters
The offshore yuan was trading 2.36 percent weaker than the onshore spot at 6.74 per dollar. read more >>> Source : EconomicTimes.IndiaTimes.Com
Netflix has already crossed off the biggest item on its New Year’s list of resolutions. The Internet video service debuted in 130 countries Wednesday in a surprise move likely to reel in millions of new subscribers. read more >>> Source : CTVNews.Ca
U.S. oil prices edged away from 2009 lows in early trading on Thursday but overall market sentiment remained bearish. read more >>> Source : CNBC.Com
A new 3D printer that is small enough to put on a desk makes highly detailed models out of paper, coloured inks and glue. read more >>> Source : BBC
TOKYO, Jan 7 (Reuters) – The dollar fell more than 0.5 percent against the yen on Thursday to 117.66 yen, its lowest level since late August, after China’s central bank guided the yuan lower,… read more >>> Source : Reuters
Uber has agreed to pay a $20,000 penalty and overhaul privacy and security practices to settle the New York attorney general’s investigation into a security breach and the ride-share service’s so-called God View tracking program. The company will encrypt GPS tracking information, regularly assess its privacy and security practices, and restrict access to sensitive information […]
Its 2016 and do you know what innovations will change your world? Here is your executive summary. This is a quick take from my annual forecast from the Institute for Global Futures that focuses on what’s coming in the year ahead and beyond. Get ready for accelerated and complex changes coming fast this year. If […]
Asian shares head lower on Thursday as concerns about the health of the Chinese economy and plunging oil prices weigh on investors’ confidence. read more >>> Source : BBC
Most Americans save for retirement through mutual funds, whether in a taxable account or an employer-sponsored retirement plan such as a 401(k). By mid-2015 some 53.6 million, or 43%, of households in the U.S. owned mutual funds. The Investment Company Institute’s annual survey of fund owners has found that individuals between the age of 35 […]
Yahoo investor Starboard Value has written a letter taking aim at the company’s executive team, saying that despite their efforts to turn the business around, they need to step down to let someone else have a go. read more >>> Source : ZDNet.Com
Jan 7 (Reuters) – The following are the top stories in the Financial Times. Reuters has not verified these stories and does not vouch for their accuracy. read more >>> Source : Reuters
SINGAPORE (Reuters) – U.S. oil prices edged away from 2009 lows in early trading on Thursday but overall market sentiment remained extremely bearish due to huge unused amounts of petroleum sitting idle in storage tanks and as China’s economy was showing no signs of recovery. U.S. West Texas Intermediate (WTI) futures were trading at $34.23 […]
Jan 6 (Reuters) – United Continental Holdings Inc said in a statement that Chief Executive Oscar Munoz underwent a heart transplant on Wednesday, but it expects him to return to the helm of the second-largest U.S. airline by the spring. read more >>> Source : Reuters
BEIJING (Reuters) – The Swedish automaker once known as Saab has emerged as part of China’s push to make electric vehicles a mass-market alternative to petrol cars, after getting a $12 billion order for EVs. Chinese-owned National Electric Vehicle Sweden (NEVS) – the company that acquired Saab’s assets, though not its name – said it […]
Think they don’t work? Here are a few scenarios where open houses can attract the right people. read more >>> Source : Realtor.org
Energy investors got clobbered in 2015, and are hoping for things to turn positive as we head into the New Year. What can we expect in 2016? Here is a rundown of some key trends to watch for: 1. U.S. oil production contracts. Oil output in the U.S. has declined by about 300,000 barrels per […]
The Nasdaq extended its sell-off to a fifth straight session Wednesday, and the S&P 500 closed below the 2000 level for the first time in nearly three months. In other words, stocks acted exactly the way they should during a market correction. The tech-filled Nasdaq composite fell 1.1%, extending its losses over the past five […]
As entrepreneurs want more concessions from the government, Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi will reveal the ‘Startup India, Stand up India’ on January 16. read more >>> Source : ZDNet.Com
(Reuters) – Apple Inc Chief Executive Tim Cook’s compensation rose 11.5 percent to $10.3 million in 2015, a year when the company had a rocky ride due to fears of slowing shipments of its new iPhone models. Cook’s base pay increased about 14.4 percent to $2 million last year, while non-equity incentive compensation rose about […]
As technology-savvy, data-driven marketers, our job is to get the right message in front of the right audience at the right time to drive the desired consumer behavior — more efficiently and effectively than traditional approaches. This isn’t easy – and it’s not for the faint of heart. Data-driven marketing requires a new mindset, organizational […]
United Airlines CEO Oscar Munoz is expected to return to work by summertime and is recovering from a heart transplant, the company said. read more >>> Source : CNN Money
(Updates prices) By Bruno Federowski SAO PAULO, Jan 6 (Reuters) – Latin American stocks and currencies fell on Wednesday as investors fretted over economic weakness in China and a nuclear test by… read more >>> Source : Reuters
(Reuters) – United Continental Holdings Inc said in a news release that Chief Executive Oscar Munoz underwent a heart transplant on Wednesday and may return to the helm of the second-largest U.S. airline later than expected. United’s top officer has been on medical leave since October when he suffered a heart attack, with a planned […]
Content marketing is demanding if you’ve fully dedicated yourself to the strategy. Larger companies and brands need fresh, new, unique, insightful content churned out on a daily basis, and even smaller companies might have large-volume needs–with only one or two people to get the job done. In any case, it’s common to hit a creative […]
WASHINGTON, Jan 6 (Reuters) – The Federal Aviation Administration said on Wednesday that 181,000 drones have been registered in the database it launched just over two weeks ago in response to a surge of rogue drone flights near airports and crowded public venues. read more >>> Source : Reuters
Four energy companies CEOs weigh in on the upside of low oil prices for refiners. read more >>> Source : CNBC.Com
Oil dropped below $34 a barrel in New York after U.S. gasoline inventories surged the most in 22 years and crude supplies at the American hub climbed to a record. Brent oil fell to an 11-year low in London as West Texas intermediate tumbled to a seven-year low in New York. Gasoline stockpiles rose 10.6 […]
January 3 marked the seventh anniversary of Bitcoins. ET takes a look at the current status of this digital currency. read more >>> Source : EconomicTimes.IndiaTimes.Com
Matt is the Managing Director of Matt Kozlov What does entrepreneurship mean to you, and what underlying characteristics do you see in successful entrepreneurs? Matt: An entrepreneur is someone who not only identifies a real problem in the world they can solve, but then also fully commits their professional life to that pursuit. An entrepreneurs’ […]
CINEMA operator Everyman Media is getting the bigger picture with further expansion. read more >>> Source : The Daily Express
Gaining an advantage Much in the same way that sports men and women are seeking the services of sports psychologists to develop ways to achieve peak performance, so now are businesses turning to psychology to look for ways to gain an advantage over their competitors and maximise the potential of their employees. Leaders are learning […]
Two top federal regulators at CES on Wednesday urged tech companies to bolster efforts to protect consumer privacy. read more >>> Source : PCAdvisor.Co.Uk
Business Insider considered the dollar costs and probabilities involved in winning Wednesday’s massive $500 million Powerball jackpot, and concluded that buying a ticket is a pretty bad decision. In other words, a rational person who is all about the numbers and the money would not play. However, for many people, playing the lottery is about […]
* Emerging market stocks lowest since mid-2009 (Updates to U.S. market close) read more >>> Source : Reuters
Calgary-based TransCanada Corp. says it intends to file a claim under Chapter 11 of the North American Free Trade Agreement in response to the U.S. government’s rejection of the company’s proposed Keystone XL pipeline. read more >>> Source : CBC.Ca
By Euan Rocha and John Tilak TORONTO (Reuters) – Bank of Nova Scotia , Canada’s third biggest lender, is in discussions to sell a C$1 billion ($715 million) vendor and equipment financing portfolio, according to four sources familiar with the matter. Scotiabank, which began the sale process a few weeks ago, is in talks with […]
Wall Street markets close lower following renewed concerns about the Chinese economy, falling oil prices, and global stability. read more >>> Source : BBC
The World Bank has cut its forecast for global growth this year to 2.9 per cent given weakness in developing countries including Brazil and China. read more >>> Source : CTVNews.Ca