January 26, 2018 By Lucia Mutikani WASHINGTON (Reuters) – The U.S. economy likely maintained a brisk pace of growth in the fourth quarter, driven by an acceleration in consumer and business spending, which could set it on course to attain the Trump administration’s 3 percent annual growth target this year. […]
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With Larry Nassar sentenced, former family friend says: ‘My monster is gone’
When Dr. Larry Nassar was led away in handcuffs after his sentencing hearing, Kyle Stephens, who says he repeatedly abused her as a child during family visits, said she felt an emotional weight was finally lifted. “My monster is gone,” Stephens told “20/20.” Stephens, who was the first of dozens […]
It’s profit over politics at China’s state-run rail giant, chairman says
Making money — not following political directives — is the top priority for Chinese state-owned train giant CRRC, its chairman claimed this week. “As an enterprise, CRRC seeks profits. So when we look at the orders, we first assess our interest, the other things come later,” Liu Hualong, the company’s […]
Lyft probes allegations of employees misusing customer data
Lyft is investigating allegations that its employees misused customer information, the U.S. ride-hailing firm said on Thursday. Continue Reading Below A current or former Lyft employee alleged in an anonymous online post that Lyft employees had tracked rides taken by their romantic partners and pulled information about celebrities such as […]
Dell considering acquisitions or possible IPO: sources
A Dell gaming computer is shown at the E3 2017 Electronic Entertainment Expo in Los Angeles, California, U.S. June 13, 2017. REUTERS/ Mike Blake January 26, 2018 By Greg Roumeliotis and Liana B. Baker (Reuters) – U.S. computer maker Dell Technologies Inc is exploring a range of options that could […]
Japan’s central bank in uneasy spot as inflation lags robust economy
FILE PHOTO: Shoppers walk through the rain in an Osaka shopping district in western Japan October 22, 2017. REUTERS/Thomas White/File Photo GLOBAL BUSINESS WEEK AHEAD. SEARCH GLOBAL BUSINESS 22 JAN FOR ALL IMAGES January 26, 2018 By Leika Kihara TOKYO (Reuters) – Japan’s inflation in December continued to lag a […]
Congressman won’t seek re-election after sexual harassment complaint
HARRISBURG, Pa. — A Republican congressman from Pennsylvania who settled a former aide’s sexual harassment complaint with taxpayer money informed party and campaign officials Thursday that he will not seek re-election, a decision that came as party officials had begun to search for a replacement candidate. The complaint by a former […]
Trump demanded Mueller be fired, but backed off after WH counsel refused: report
President Donald Trump ordered the firing of Robert Mueller last June, but he retracted his demand after White House counsel Donald F. McGhan II said he would resign from his post rather than execute the president’s order, The New York Times reported Thursday night. McGahn refused to ask the Department […]
Asian shares recoup losses, dollar steady as eyes on Trump
SEOUL, South Korea – Shares are modestly higher in Asia, recouping losses from earlier in the week as the dollar steadies against other currencies. Investors are watching for President Donald Trump’s comments later Friday to the World Economic Forum in Davos, Switzerland. Continue Reading Below KEEPING SCORE: Japan’s Nikkei 225 […]
Dell is said to be considering strategic options including IPO
PC-maker Dell Technologies is considering strategic options including a public share offering or a deal with its majority owned New York-listed unit, VMware, according to media reports on Thursday. Dell’s board is meeting later this month and will discuss its options, Bloomberg reported, citing people familiar with the matter, adding […]