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Jan 10, 2017 09:46AM

L.L. Bean rebuffs boycott over granddaughter?s big Trump donation

A man wipes off the headlights of the L.L. Bean Bootmobile in the parking lot at the facility where the famous outdoor boot is made. L.L. Bean is pushing back against a boycott led by a group urging consumers not to shop at retailers that support President-elect Donald Trump after it was revealed that Linda Bean, heir of the Maine-based company?s founder, had donated to a political action committee that helped elect Trump. ?We are deeply troubled by the portrayal of L.L. Bean as a supporter of any political agenda,? Shawn Gorman, L.L. Bean?s executive chairman, said in a statement posted to Facebook late Sunday.

Dec 08, 2016 07:47AM

Union leader who says Trump lied about Carrier deal refuses to back down

Trump tours a Carrier factory in Indianapolis, Dec. 1, 2016. Chuck Jones, the union leader who claims President-elect Donald Trump lied to Carrier employees while touting a deal to keep jobs in the U.S., says he started receiving harassing phone calls a half hour after Trump slammed him on Twitter. ?I?ve been doing this job for 30 years,? Jones, president of the United Steelworkers Local 1999, told CNN on Thursday morning.

May 11, 2016 10:39AM

Working, eating and sleeping at the office

The sight of workers sleeping on the job is common in China, where a surplus of cheap labor can lead to downtime and employees at startup companies work long hours.

Dec 14, 2015 08:29PM

Obama seeks ?irreversible? opening to Cuba

This story is part of a weeklong Yahoo series marking one year since the opening of relations between the United States and Cuba.

Sep 24, 2018 02:38AM

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Sep 23, 2018 05:48AM

Boutique Banks Will Score as Sky Saga Nears Its End - Bloomberg

Bloomberg

Boutique Banks Will Score as Sky Saga Nears Its End Bloomberg As the contentious $39 billion takeover saga for Sky Plc draws to a close, boutique banks appear poised to reap some of the richest rewards. PJT Partners Inc., Robey Warshaw LLP, Evercore Inc. and Centerview Partners are the small advisory shops that ... Sky shareholders cheer Comcast's $40 billion knockout bidCNNMoney Comcast Outbids Fox in Auction Battle for SkyBillboard In Beating Disney for Sky, Comcast Remains in the GameNew York Times Forbes -The Boston Globe -Reuters -Reuters UK all 327 news articles »

Sep 24, 2018 02:01AM

Asian firms shuffle production around the region as China tariffs hit - Reuters

Reuters

Asian firms shuffle production around the region as China tariffs hit Reuters SEOUL/TOKYO (Reuters) - A growing number of Asian manufacturers of products ranging from memory chips to machines tools are moving to shift production from China to other factories in the region in the wake of U.S. President Donald Trump's tariffs on ... Donald Trump's China tariffs will tax AmericansUSA TODAY The economic impacts of Trump's tariffs are often exaggerated. But they still stink.Philly.com Economy Remains Strong, but Trade War Fears LoomInvestopedia all 1,729 news articles »

Sep 24, 2018 02:09AM

Brent Oil Highest Since 2014 as OPEC Stops Short of Output Hike - Bloomberg

Bloomberg

Brent Oil Highest Since 2014 as OPEC Stops Short of Output Hike Bloomberg Brent crude climbed above $80 a barrel to its highest level since November 2014 after OPEC and its allies signaled less urgency to boost output, despite U.S. pressure to temper prices. Futures in London rose as much as 2.7 percent. OPEC and its ... Why Oil ETFs Are Rising AgainETF.com $100 Oil Isn't as Outlandish as You Might ThinkMotley Fool OPEC Signals No Rush to Increase Oil OutputNew York Times Forbes -News18 -Investopedia -Motley Fool Australia all 1,766 news articles »

Sep 24, 2018 12:04AM

Barrick Needs Randgold to Make the Grade - Washington Post

Washington Post

Barrick Needs Randgold to Make the Grade Washington Post Gold miners have been struggling for decades against geological destiny. The grade of metal in the world's gold reserves has been declining for years, from average levels above 10 grams a metric ton in the late 1960s to almost one tenth of that now ... Barrick Gold is in late-stage talks to buy Randgold Resources -sourceReuters Barrick, Randgold to Create Gold-Mining Giant With $18.3 Billion MergerWall Street Journal Randgold, Barrick Gold confirm merger creating $18.3B mining giantFox Business The Australian -Financial Times -Telegraph.co.uk all 166 news articles »

BROOKS BARNES and EDMUND LEE on Sep 23, 2018 04:37PM

In Beating Disney for Sky, Comcast Remains in the Game

Gaining control of the British pay-TV company was key for Comcast?s future plans, but it came at a steep price and Disney still has 21st Century Fox?s assets.

KAREN WEISE on Sep 23, 2018 02:00PM

Want to See What?s Up Amazon?s Sleeve? Take a Tour of Seattle

The e-commerce giant uses its headquarters city as a living laboratory, trying out new retail and logistics models.

CECILIA KANG on Sep 23, 2018 06:51PM

Trump?s China Fight Puts U.S. Tech in the Cross Hairs

As tariffs on $200 billion in Chinese goods go into effect on Monday, tech and telecom companies warn that America?s dominance is at risk.

ADAM SATARIANO on Sep 23, 2018 01:44PM

App-Only Banks Rise in Europe and Aim at Traditional Lenders

Favorable regulations and an influx of venture capital have made London a testing ground for banks without physical branches.

THE NEW YORK TIMES on Sep 23, 2018 11:40AM

the week ahead: U.S. Tariffs on Chinese Goods to Take Effect, and the Fed Will Meet

American and European trade negotiators will meet for more talks on trans-Atlantic trade, and new data on trade and manufacturing may show effects of a trade war.

Sep 24, 2018 01:30AM

Thomas Cook blames heatwave for profit warning

The travel firm's shares plummet 23% after it says the heatwave meant customers stayed home to enjoy the sun.

Sep 24, 2018 01:05AM

Carrefour denies making bid approach for Casino

Casino says it has rejected a bid approach from Carrefour, which denies any kind of approach.

Sep 24, 2018 02:00AM

China accuses US of trade bullying as new tariffs imposed

The criticism from Beijing come hours after a new round of US tariffs on Chinese goods kicked in.

Sep 24, 2018 02:12AM

Total announces major gas discovery off Shetland

The energy company says initial tests off Shetland indicated there could be one trillion cubic feet of gas which could be extracted.

Sep 24, 2018 12:44AM

Labour conference: John McDonnell unveils shares plan for workers

Shadow chancellor John McDonnell says he would force all large firms to share ownership with staff.