Big-name retailers scramble to improve garment trade safety
The disastrous collapse of a Bangadesh garment factory has big-name Western retailers scrambling to pay compensation and set new standards for their manufacturers, to assuage consumer concerns and prevent tarnishing…
Fed, Treasury looking at Bloomberg terminal access – MarketWatch
MarketWatch Fed, Treasury looking at Bloomberg terminal accessMarketWatchNEW YORK (MarketWatch) — Bloomberg LP's disclosure that it had curbed access by its reporters to certain client information led to an inquiry…
Japan’s Weaker Yen Raises Hope and Fear – Wall Street Journal
Livemint Japan's Weaker Yen Raises Hope and FearWall Street JournalWASHINGTON—The steep drop in the value of Japan's currency is sending ripples through the global economy, fostering hope that the world's…
Bell won’t sell more of Astral’s assets to win OK for merger
Bell would walk away from buying Astral Media if it’s asked to sell any more of the TV specialty and radio company’s assets in order to win regulatory approval for…
G-7 Signals Acceptance of Yen’s Drop for Now as Japan Debated – Bloomberg
Economic Times G-7 Signals Acceptance of Yen's Drop for Now as Japan DebatedBloombergGroup of Seven finance chiefs signaled tolerance of the yen's slide to its weakest since 2008, so long…
G-7 Vows to Avoid Currency Manipulation – Wall Street Journal
Getty Images G-7 Vows to Avoid Currency ManipulationWall Street JournalThe Group of Seven leading industrial nations on Saturday reaffirmed their commitment to refrain from deliberately weakening currencies through monetary policies.…
Chrysler recalls nearly 470,000 Jeep SUVs
Chrysler is recalling 469,000 Jeep SUVs worldwide because they can shift into neutral without warning on startup. CBC | Business News…
Icahn, Southeastern Propose Alternative to Dell Buyout – Wall Street Journal
San Francisco Chronicle Icahn, Southeastern Propose Alternative to Dell BuyoutWall Street JournalTwo of Dell Inc.'s largest stockholders, investor Carl Icahn and Southeastern Asset Management Inc., proposed an alternative offer to…
Canada adds 12,500 jobs in modest April rebound
Canada’s economy added a modest 12,500 jobs in April, as more Canadians entered full-time work, according to data released Friday by Statistics Canada. CBC | Business News…
Carl Icahn Puts His Winning Streak Up Against Michael Dell – Forbes
New York Times Carl Icahn Puts His Winning Streak Up Against Michael DellForbesCarl Icahn, the billionaire investor, is just about the hottest money manager on Wall Street these days. At…
