“Beast from the East” chills UK construction – PMI
Britain's construction industry seized up due to heavy snow last month, prompting the biggest drop in activity since just after 2016's Brexit vote, an industry survey showed on Wednesday. David Pollar ...
CBS plans discounted bid for Viacom
CBS plans to make an all-stock bid for Viacom that values the media conglomerate below its current valuation, sources told Reuters. Fred Katayama reports.
Breakingviews TV: Pay ratios
U.S. companies’ first disclosures of CEO-to-employee pay ratios produce some surprises. Richard Beales and Tom Buerkle explain why Lloyd Blankfein’s ratio is much lower than Jamie Dimon’s (Goldman ban ...
SUV overflow threatens to flood auto market
Demand for sport utility vehicles in the United States is booming, but the number of new models sharing the spotlight at the New York Auto show suggests the industry is building towards a glut, which ...
Uber begins a new rivalry in India
Following Uber's decision to exit Southeast Asia, the global ride-hailing giant now has more firepower to focus on India, where it's locked in a fierce battle with local rival, Ola.
Wall St climbs as tech rebounds
Wall Street surged on Thursday, bringing an upbeat end to a tumultuous, holiday-shortened week as tech stocks rebounded. Fred Katayama reports.