November 7, 2017 (Reuters) – Microblogging website Twitter Inc <TWTR.N>, known for its iconic 140-character tweets, said on Tuesday it would roll out 280-character tweets to users across the world. Twitter said it ran a test on 280-character tweets in September that showed users spent less time editing their tweets […]
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Snap’s shares tumble as user growth fall short of expectations
A woman stands in front of the logo of Snap Inc. on the floor of the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) while waiting for Snap Inc. to post their IPO, in New York City, NY, U.S. March 2, 2017. REUTERS/Lucas Jackson November 7, 2017 (Reuters) – Snapchat-owner Snap Inc <SNAP.N> […]
Billionaire investor Ackman loses bitter ADP proxy battle
William ‘Bill’ Ackman, CEO and Portfolio Manager of Pershing Square Capital Management, speaks during the Sohn Investment Conference in New York City, U.S., May 8, 2017. REUTERS/Brendan McDermid November 7, 2017 By Trevor Hunnicutt ROSELAND, N.J. (Reuters) – William Ackman got what Automatic Data Processing Inc’s <ADP.O> chief executive called […]
Alphabet’s Waymo to launch robotaxis with no human in driver’s seat
FILE PHOTO: Waymo unveils a self-driving Chrysler Pacifica minivan during the North American International Auto Show in Detroit, Michigan, U.S., January 8, 2017. REUTERS/Brendan McDermid November 7, 2017 By Alexandria Sage SAN FRANCISCO (Reuters) – Alphabet Inc’s Waymo will launch a ride-hailing service with no human behind the steering wheel […]
Berlusconi eyes political resurrection, unhindered by sex scandals
Forza Italia party leader Silvio Berlusconi (L) waves to supporters next to local candidate Nello Musumeci during a rally in Catania, Italy, November 2, 2017. REUTERS/Antonio Parrinello November 7, 2017 By Philip Pullella ROME (Reuters) – In a post-Harvey Weinstein world, logic would dictate that Silvio Berlusconi, who hosted wild […]
House Republicans seek U.S. tax vote next week; Fitch warns on deficit
November 7, 2017 By Amanda Becker and Susan Heavey WASHINGTON (Reuters) – Republicans plan to put a bill to overhaul the U.S. tax system to a vote in the House of Representatives next week, a senior lawmaker said on Tuesday as a top ratings agency predicted the tax cuts would […]
Exclusive: China curbs tourism to North Korea ahead of Trump visit – sources
Chinese tourists are seen on a boat taking them from the Chinese side of the Yalu River for sightseeing close to the shores of North Korea, near Dandong, Liaoning province, China August 10, 2017. REUTERS/Philip Wen November 7, 2017 By Sue-Lin Wong and James Pearson BEIJING/SEOUL (Reuters) – Chinese tour […]
OPEC says electric vehicles could lead oil demand to plateau in 2030s
A flag with the Organization of the Petroleum Exporting Countries (OPEC) logo is seen during a meeting of OPEC and non-OPEC producing countries in Vienna, Austria September 22, 2017. REUTERS/Leonhard Foeger November 7, 2017 By Alex Lawler LONDON (Reuters) – A rapid adoption of electric vehicles could cause world oil […]
OPEC seeking to reach consensus on output cut extension: OPEC Secretary General
OPEC Secretary-General Mohammad Barkindo listens during a news conference in Vienna, Austria, November 7, 2017. REUTERS/Heinz-Peter Bader November 7, 2017 VIENNA (Reuters) – Countries that are part of the OPEC and non-OPEC cut agreement are in talks on the continuation of pact beyond March 2018, OPEC Secretary General Mohammad Barkindo […]
Priceline shares tumble as profit forecast misses Street view
The logo of online accommodation booking website Booking.com is pictured at the International Tourism Trade Fair (ITB) in Berlin, Germany, March 9, 2016. REUTERS/Fabrizio Bensch November 7, 2017 (Reuters) – Shares of Priceline Group Inc <PCLN.O> fell 10 percent in early trading on Tuesday after the U.S. online travel service […]