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Saudi Aramco’s profit is more than that of Apple and Exxon combined - 04/03/2019

Aramco revealed its account ledgers and surprised economists. In 2018, profit of the “pearl of the Arabian crown” amounted to $ 111 billion, which is more than profit of Apple and Exxon Mobil together. Aramco's earnings were disclosed in the course of preparation for purchase of a 70 percent stake in Saudi oil refining company Saudi Basic Industries Corp. (Sabic) for $ 69.1 billion. Riyadh plans...

Tokyo Stock Exchange Operator acquires Tokyo Commodity Exchange - 03/29/2019

Japan Exchange Group (JPX), the operator of the Tokyo Stock Exchange, intends to acquire the Tokyo Commodity Exchange (TOCOM) to attract more international traders and investors, writes Reuters. It is expected that the transfer of most products from TOCOM to JPX platforms and consolidation of clearing operations will be completed after March 2020, according to a JPX statement. The amount and...

Pinterest IPO: Why unprofitable company wants to go public? - 03/28/2019

Pinterest, the “visual” social network, is going to place shares on a stock exchange following the example of other technological services. Why would an unprofitable platform go public? Former employees of Google and Facebook Ben Silbermann and Evan Sharp came up with the service for picking pictures Pinterest in 2010. In contrast to competitors from Facebook and Twitter, which focused primarily...

UN reporters blame Blackstone for fueling housing crisis - 03/27/2019

The American group of direct investment and asset management The Blackstone Group LLP has contributed to the growing crisis in the housing market worldwide, has exploited tenants and destroyed local communities, according to UN reporters Leilani Farha and Surya Deva. Blackstone manages rental housing worldwide, most often through subsidiaries or foundations, and is considered one of the largest...

How women's clothing helped Levi’s with IPO - 03/26/2019

Many companies in the highly competitive clothing market stay away from IPOs. But Levi Strauss triumphantly returned to the stock exchange thanks to its line of women's clothing. Last week, Levi Strauss, one of the oldest American companies that invented blue jeans, was again listed on the stock exchange. During the first hours of trading, the value of its shares rose by more than 30%. Founded...

Nike gets €12.5 mln fine in Europe - 03/25/2019

The European Commission fined the American company Nike 12.5 million euros (about $ 14 million) for a ban and restrictions on cross-border sale of licensed sports products in the Eurozone countries, reports Reuters. "The European Commission fined Nike 12.5 million euros for the ban on selling licensed goods to other countries within the EEA. This restriction concerned sale of attributes of some...

Steve Forbes, Chairman of Forbes Media "The move to destroy cash feeds into the economic commissars' fantasy that they can better control the economy." - 03/25/2019

In the face of mounting support for the war on cash, Steve Forbes takes a stand to shed light on what he considers very shady business. With precise analysis, he details how the announced goals of currency restrictions are highly unlikely to be met and represent a deceptive maneuver from governments. The debate on the “end of cash”, which was considered ludicrous not so long ago, has been gaining...

Nexter and its successful international strategy - 03/23/2019

French defence firm Nexter is pursuing its growth rate, both domestically and internationally. 13 years after its re-branding, the Paris-based defence equipment producer, specialized in land systems, is still carried by its one-of-a-king artillery systems and the military activity of France. But behind the business streak, lies a philosophical secret. GIAT industries became Nexter in 2006, as the...

Indonesian carrier cancels order for 49 Boeing 737 MAX 8 liners - 03/22/2019

Indonesia's national carrier Garuda Indonesia canceled an order to acquire 49 Boeing 737 MAX 8 airliners, the Financial Times reported on Friday. “We sent a letter to Boeing asking to cancel the order. Garuda passengers lost their confidence and do not want to fly the Boeing 737 MAX,” the newspaper quoted a representative of the Indonesian air carrier. It is noted that the airline has already...

Why nobody in Europe supports US anti-Huawei campaign - 03/22/2019

The United States started fighting against Huawei Technologies Co. in the summer of 2018. The country also tried to influence its European allies and persuade them not to allow the Chinese to create fifth-generation mobile networks (5G). Australia and New Zealand supported Americans. Encouraged, the US sent its representatives to Europe to clarify that Huawei allegedly cooperates with the Chinese...
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