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US urges recall of 67 million air bag parts in safety mess
U.S. regulators are urging a recall of 67 million air bag inflators they say could explode in a crash, a major escalation of a safety issue that has plagued the ...
Samsung’s Lightweight Jet 75 Cordless Vacuum Is at the Lowest Price Ever
A great cordless vacuum pairs extreme power to tackle any surface in a lightweight build that you can easily maneuver around a room and your entire home. That particular pairing ...
What Does “Days to Cover” Mean in Short Selling?
A stock’s short interest (the number or percentage of its outstanding shares that are currently sold short) is one measure of negative market sentiment toward that stock. The more of ...
POWER MANAGEMENT: THE LESSON TCN NEEDS FROM NAFDAC
Top government officials should relate to businesses with understanding, writes Yemi Balogun On Wednesday, July 14, 2004, Professor Dora Akunyili, the then Director General of the National Agency for Food and Drug Control and Administration (NAFDAC), marked
Rupee claws back two days of losses in big rally
KARACHI: A significant recovery of 4.86 per cent in the rupee’s value against the US dollar surprised the currency market and dealers on Friday, while it cost heavily to hoarders willing to earn more from a further devaluation of the local currency. The
PM asked to implement cheaper energy projects
ISLAMABAD: A parliamentary panel and federal ministers including Energy Minister Khurram Dastgir Khan are pushing for the implementation of about 680MW of 13 solar and wind power projects of category-III whose tariffs had been approved by the National Electric
Lucky Core inches closer to Lotte Chemical acquisition
KARACHI: Lucky Core Industries Ltd (LCI) said on Friday it signed an “assignment and assumption agreement” with its wholly owned subsidiary as well as Lotte Chemical Corporation of South Korea (LCC) to complete the transaction involving the sale of Lotte
Short-term inflation stays above 48pc for second week in a row
ISLAMABAD: Short-term inflation, based on the Sensitive Price Index (SPI), remained elevated at 48.02 per cent for the week ended on May 11, official data showed on Friday. The year-on-year rise remained above 48pc for the second consecutive week. The SPI
SIBL board plans transition into Islamic bank
KARACHI: Security Investment Bank Ltd (SIBL) told the Pakistan Stock Exchange on Friday its board has decided to
Public offer for ZIL shares expires
KARACHI: ZIL Ltd, a maker of personal care products, said on Friday its foreign acquirer has accepted 1.4 million shares — constituting 23.5 per cent of total shareholding — that were tendered by ordinary investors during the public offer period ending on
MSCI deletes three scrips from small-cap index
KARACHI: MSCI, which provides indices to help global investors allocate funds passively, has made changes
Linda Yaccarino’s NBCUniversal Exit Leaves Ad Industry in Shock Ahead of Upfronts
As the executive jumps to lead Twitter, she leaves corporate turmoil in her wake at 30 Rock just days before its big show for buyers ...
Stocks close weekend session on positive note
KARACHI: The stock market closed the business week on a positive note on Friday after investors looked to the superior judiciary for the resolution of the political standoff. Arif Habib Ltd said the index of representative shares opened in the green as
Global aviation body downgrades India in light of Go First case
Global aviation leasing body Aviation Working Group (AWG), which monitors leasing and financial laws on behalf of aircraft manufacturers and and lessors, has put India on a watchlist with a negative outlook Follow Us Global aviation leasing body Aviation
Telstra hikes payment for one group
Australians who pay their bills in stores across the country may soon pay more than double for the service. ...
Bid for Texas casinos falls short again
When Texas House members realized they didn’t have the votes to move legislation forward, they opted to put off efforts at a later time. ...
Commanders’ record sale agreed to by Snyder family, Harris group that includes Magic Johnson
ASHBURN, Va. >> A group led by Josh Harris that includes Magic Johnson has agreed to buy the NFL’s Washington Commanders from longtime owner Dan Snyder and his family. ...
Little progress has been made in curbing too high inflation, Fed’s Jefferson says
WASHINGTON (AP) — Federal Reserve governor Philip Jefferson said Friday that inflation remains too high and there has been “little progress” made toward bringing it down to the central bank's 2% target, a pessimistic assessment given signs in a report earlier
‘Congestion Pricing’ To Toll Drivers Moves Closer to Reality In New York
New York City may start charging drivers traveling below Midtown Manhattan extra fees for congestion as
Executive fired from TikTok's Chinese owner says Beijing had access to app data in termination suit
A former executive at TikTok’s parent company ByteDance accuses the tech giant of
Judge sides with Ellison in Oracle shareholder suit over NetSuite acquisition
A Delaware judge has ruled in favor of Oracle founder Larry Ellison in a shareholder lawsuit alleging that he
Atlantic City casino can't live without a beach, so it's rebuilding one
What’s an ocean without a beach ...
Inflation in Argentina leaves families struggling to feed themselves
The nation's rate of 115% is topped only by Lebanon, with a whopping 352%. ...
'Buzz'-ing: Work on high-profile lot starts; Holiday center update
Happy Friday! Work on gas station/minimart in north Redding has started, and an update on the Holiday shopping center at Shasta View and Hartnell. ...
Healthcare workers at 5 California hospitals vote to authorize strike beginning May 22
Thousands of healthcare workers at five HCA facilities in California have voted to authorize an unfair labor practice strike, claiming management is threatening and intimidating employees who complain of short-staffing and low wages. With 97% voting in favor,
Missouri takeover of city of St. Louis police, sports betting bills fail to pass at ...
The Missouri General Assembly on Friday adjourned without passing sports betting legislation, nor a bill allowing for a state takeover of the city of St. Louis' police department. ...
Sarepta gets narrow 'yes' vote on Duchenne gene therapy in key FDA committee hearing
A committee of expert advisers to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration voted eight to six in favor of giving a Duchenne muscular dystrophy drug made by Sarepta Therapeutics Inc. accelerated approval in a key meeting. ...
California's budget shortfall estimate grows to $31.5 billion in May budget revision
California's revenue projections for the upcoming budget year have gotten worse since Gov. Gavin Newsom initially released his draft proposal for the budget in January. ...
St. Louis County prosecutor to help with transition at St. Louis Circuit Attorney's Office
St. Louis County Prosecutor Wesley Bell will help with the transition at the St.
Creative agency Claima announces product collaborations with major brands
Claima's brand partners include MiiR, 47, Saucony and Clarks. ...