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Obama aims to suggest cuts to Power-Plant Emissions
June 2nd, 2014
President Barack Obama will propose cutting greenhouse-gas emissions from the nation’s power plants by an average of 30 percent from 2005 levels, a key part of his plan to fight climate change that also carries political risks. The proposal ...
Military pact between U.S and Philippines
April 28th, 2014
US President Barack Obama says that a new US-Philippine military pact will promote stability in the region. The deal, signed in Manila hours before Mr Obama touched down, allows a bigger US military presence in the country. Mr Obama ...
Unilever Revenue Growth Beats Estimates as Europe Stabilizes
April 24th, 2014
Unilever (UNA), the maker of Magnum ice cream and TRESemme shampoo, reported first-quarter sales growth that beat estimates and said its North American pasta-sauce and Slim Fast units are under review amid talk of disposals. Underlying sales gained 3.6 ...
Is the U.S. Shale Boom Going Bust?
April 23rd, 2014
It’s not surprising that a survey of energy professionals attending the 2014 North American Prospect Expo overwhelmingly identified “U.S. energy independence” as the trend most likely to gain momentum this year. Like any number of politicians and pundits, these ...
Corporate Performance Isn’t All about Financial Results
April 15th, 2014
Integrated reporting that includes measures of sustainability and social performance point to a better corporate future. A look into the crystal ball of global sustainability issues for the next few decades highlights some scary trends that will change how ...
Airbus to supply 70 jets to China, worth more than $10bn
March 27th, 2014
European aviation giant Airbus has signed a deal to supply 70 jets, worth more than $10bn (£6bn), to China’s state-owned purchasing agency. The deal had been on hold because of a row between the EU and outside countries over ...
Budget 2014: Support for manufacturers and exporters
March 20th, 2014
Along with savers, business was the chief beneficiary of the Budget with support for manufacturers, exporters and investment THERE can be few complaints from business about what George Osborne served up in the 2014 Budget. Along with savers, business ...
Dollar Strengthens as Gold Declines Before Fed Decision
March 19th, 2014
The dollar gained against most major currencies and gold fell for a third day before the Federal Reserve decides monetary policy. The ruble strengthened for a fourth day and Russian stocks fell as the nation pushed on with the ...
U.S. stocks with Russian exposure rally
March 18th, 2014
The USA’s exposure to Russia isn’t massive by any stretch, but it is increasing, thanks to a growing middle class in Europe that is snapping up U.S. products, such as cars, fast food, soda and snacks. That’s why any ...
