AstraZeneca is facing serious issues with regard to its executive salary after a profit cautioning. Investors want the company to link Pascal Soriot's pay with revenue target.
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US Fed may leave interest rate unchanged for now
A two-day policy meeting of US Federal Reserve will conclude on Wednesday. US Fed Chair Janet Yellen is expected to keep short-term interest rate unchanged for now and may go for a hike in June.
Telstra Adds to Executive Lineups Former CEO's of Nokia, Optus
Telstra commits to be a complete technology company and hires the services of former Nokia CEO Stephen Elop and former Optus executive Kevin Russell. With the combined expertise of the two people, Telstra is in for a successful global growth.
EU grills Google, Apple, other US firms over tax issues
European legislators have started grilling multinational companies such as Google, Apple, Alphabet and McDonald's. European nations are feeling the heat of mounting political pressure to check tax evasion by foreign multinational companies.
Canada's Prime Minister Trudeau to forego stimulu; Budget deficit may be C$30bln
Justin Trudeau, the new Prime Minister of Canada, has ruled out any possibility of new stimulus funds as new budget deficit is expected to be C$30 billion ($22.5 billion). Canada’s Finance Minister Bill Morneau will present the budget on 22nd of March 2016.
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BitTeaser's Blockchain Ad Network Will Change Online Advertising With Pay-Per-Click and Other Models
The emergence of blockchain ad network system provided by BitTeaser is changing the online advertising markets. With the blockchain-based system, any webmaster can now join the advertising sector regardless of the website’s traffic.
French energy company Electricité de France SA asked for financial support from French government. The company is facing problem in a £18 billion ($25 billion) nuclear power plant project in Sommerset, England.
US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has slapped penalties on AIG's three affiliates for steering customers to high-fee products. AIG is also offloading its brokerage unit owing to stringent norms. AIG has agreed to pay $9.5 million for settling the regulator's claims.
Liverpool FC's Ian Ayre is to step down as CEO after his current contract ends next year. The club’s owner has been trying to convince him to stay, but without success.
Voters will decide whether to approve the expansion of casino in New Jersey beyond Atlantic City. A referendum will be held in November as state's legislature approved the ballot plan on Monday.
Founder and CEO of Under Armour Kevin Plank shared his success in building Under Armour into billion dollar company in SXSW annual event on Tuesday. His recipe is simple: make profit.
Honest Dollar Acquired By Goldman Sachs On Monday, Goldman Sachs' Investment Management Division announced that it will take over Honest Dollar, a web and mobile-based retirement savings platform based in Austin, Texas where the amount was not disclosed.
Solar panel provider SolarCity has sold $235 million in asset-backed securities (ABS) market this year. The number is a record high despite a steep drop of the company's shares in stock market.
Commercial banks in northern Europe criticized ECB for its four-year cheap loan policy and stimulus program. The policy was aimed to stimulate growth for banks that struggle in southern part of Europe.
