Stocks drop as Trump’s Latin American tariffs revive trade angst
Asian shares skidded on Tuesday after U.S. President Donald Trump stunned markets with tariffs against Brazil and Argentina, recharging fears about global trade tensions, while...
U.S. proposes 100% tariffs on French Champagne, cheese, handbags over digital tax
The U.S. government on Monday said it may slap punitive duties of up to 100% on $2.4 billion in imports of French Champagne, handbags, cheese...
State AGs fight bonus pay for CEO of OxyContin-maker Purdue
The chief executive officer of OxyContin-maker Purdue Pharma LP should not collect a potential $1.3 million bonus when he has been accused of contributing to...
U.S. vows 100% tariffs on French Champagne, cheese, handbags over digital tax
The U.S. government on Monday said it may slap punitive duties of up to 100% on $2.4 billion in imports of French Champagne, handbags, cheese...
Britain’s Reckitt Benckiser gives new parents more paid leave
British household goods maker Reckitt Benckiser Group Plc said on Tuesday it was extending its paid leave globally for new mothers from 16 weeks to...
Exclusive: Brazil’s Odebrecht in talks to stave off Braskem sale, keep payout – sources
Creditors of Brazil’s Odebrecht SA are in advanced talks to let the corruption-ensnared conglomerate keep its crown jewel asset, listed petrochemical company Braskem SA ,...
UnitedHealth forecasts 2020 earnings, midpoint below estimates
Health insurer UnitedHealth Group on Monday issued its adjusted earnings forecast for 2020, the midpoint of which was below analysts’ estimates....
Trump’s tariff ambush risks pushing Brazil closer to China
U.S. President Donald Trump’s surprise decision to slap metals tariffs on Brazil is a blow to President Jair Bolsonaro’s aim of forging closer ties with...
Wells Fargo names Scott Powell as COO
Wells Fargo & Co said on Monday Scott Powell will become chief operating officer, the second external recruit to join the top ranks since Chief...
UnitedHealth expects 2020 earnings largely below estimates
Health insurer UnitedHealth Group on Monday issued its adjusted earnings forecast for 2020, the mid-point of which was below analysts’ estimates....