International Companies
Carlos Ghosn escapes 'Japanese injustice', seeks refuge in Lebanon
Carlos Ghosn has fled Japan ahead of his trial on charges of financial misconduct during his period as renault-Nissan chairman and is seeking refuge in Lebanon.
Tesla investors enjoy record high as first China deliveries set to start
The good news for electric vehicle manufacturer Tesla kept rolling in at the end of the week with some analysts beginning to wonder out loud whether they may not have gone too far with their skepticism of the company.
US national security adviser warns UK about Huawei 5G tech
US National Security Adviser Robert O’Brien warned the UK about allowing Huawei into its 5G tech networks claiming that it would pose a national security risk.
Verizon launches 5G tech in over 30 cities
Verizon has launched its 5G technology in over 30 cities and 15 NFL stadiums in the US on Monday, reaching its goal before its deadline for an initial roll-out by the end of 2019.
US new home sales slightly below forecasts in November
Figures for new home sales in the US came in a tad below forecasts in November.
Boeing CEO resigns after 737 Max fiasco
Boeing chief executive officer Dennis Muilenburg resigned on Monday as the manufacturer struggles to get back on track following two fatal crashes involving its 737 Max jets and heightened criticism of the company's failure to prioritise its engineering and safety.
Sarepta Therapeutics flies after partnering with Roche on DMD gene therapy
Switzerland's Roche has bought the rights to launch and sell one of Sarepta Therapeutics's gene therapy treatments for Duchenne muscular dystrophy outside of the States, sending shares in the US-based biotechnology outfit flying in premarket trading.
European regulators seek more oversight over Boeing
Boeing needs greater oversight from regulators said the EU’s aviation safety chief after faults in the US’s review of the controversial 737 Max were recently found.
Orange bosses guilty of 'moral harassment' that led to employees' suicides
Three former senior bosses of French telecoms giant Orange have been found guilty of "moral harassment" that led three of its staff to commit suicide.
Battle for Just Eat hots up as Prosus, Takeaway.com sweeten bids
The battle for Just Eat intensified late on Thursday after Prosus and Takeaway. com sweetened their bids for the London-listed food delivery firm.
Uber agrees to $4.4m settlement over sexual harassment charges
Uber has agreed to pay a $4. 4m fine to settle a 2017 charge from the US Equal Employment Opportunity Commission over sex discrimination and retaliation, it emerged this week.
Clariant to sell Masterbatches business for $1.6bn
Swiss speciality chemicals company Clariant said on Thursday that it has agreed to sell its Masterbatches business to US polymer group PolyOne for $1. 6bn.
Endeavour calls on Centamin to extend offer deadline
Canadian miner Endeavour Mining Corporation has called on London-listed gold miner Centamin to seek an extension to its offer deadline.
Peugeot and Fiat Chrysler agree $50bn merger
Fiat Chrysler and PSA Peugeot have agreed a $50bn merger that will create the world’s fourth-largest car maker by volume.
Ola signs up 10,000 drivers in London as it prepares launch
Indian taxi firm Ola has signed-on 10,000 drivers as it prepares to launch in London and compete against Uber.
Over 500,000 Whirlpool machines to be recalled in the UK
Over half a million washing machines from Whirlpool had to be recalled from UK households over fire risks, the company said on Tuesday.
CMA to probe Google's acquisition of Looker Data Sciences
The Competition and Markets Authority will investigate Google’s $2. 6bn takeover of cloud analytics company Looker Data Sciences.
US telecoms rebuff Trump's latest anti-Huawei plans
US technology companies have rebuffed a Trump administration plan that would require US firms to stop sourcing supplies from some Chinese firms despite the risk that they might fall afoul of competition laws.
Boeing could suspend 737 Max production
Boeing’s board is considering halting the production of the controversial 737 Max model as the aircraft could face another round of delays before regulators judge it safe to fly again.
Berenberg stays at 'buy' on Boeing as it waits for decision on 737 and dividend
A decision by Boeing to reduce or cancel production of its 737 Max jet until US regulators clear it for a 'return-to-service' could result in "substantial additional charges", according to analysts at Berenberg.