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Nasdaq clocks 12% rise in profit on high trading volume

Nasdaq Inc recorded a 12 percent jump in quarterly profit as higher trading volume and acquisition of Dorsey Wright helped the transatlantic exchange operator perform better. Analysts forecast earnings of 86 cents per share.

Oct 23, 2015 6:32 AM EDT


Brazil keeps interest rates unchanged at 14.25%

Despite a surge in inflation and the ongoing worst recession in the economy, Brazil's central bank preferred to keep the interest rates at the same level without any change. Brazil seems to be avoiding more harm to the ailing economy in its worst recessions over the decades.

Oct 23, 2015 6:30 AM EDT


Intel to convert processor plant in China into memory chips factory

Intel is shifting its focus toward memory technology as demand for its core processors declines. The company says it will spend as much as $5.5 billion over the next few years to shift production in its China plant from processor chips to memory chips.

Oct 23, 2015 6:24 AM EDT


Alphabet reports an increase in revenue and announces shares buyback plan

Alphabet Inc, parent company for Google announces that the company third0quarter revenue increases by 13 percent. The company also announces shares buybcak plan of up to $5.09 billion.

Oct 23, 2015 2:38 AM EDT


Biogen to cut 880 jobs and end several research projects in company restructuring

Biogen stated that it will cut about 880 jobs and stop some research project in drug developments due to the company restructuring. The move will save $250 million in a year and will be invested back for more promising programs.

Oct 23, 2015 12:49 AM EDT


Japan Tourism Boost Due to Foreign Tourist Influx with Expenditure $8.3 billion, Free Spenders are Chinese Visitors

Japan's Tourism Economy is booming due to Foreign visiting the country. The esxependiture rate ranged into 1 trillion yen ($8.3 billion) and the big spenders contributing the number are Chinese tourists.

Oct 22, 2015 8:50 AM EDT


United Kingdom To Give off Two Year Multiple Entry Visas to Chinese Tourists to Boost UK Tourism Economy

Amid the Chinese President, Xi Jinping state visit in United Kingdom, the British Prime Minister announced that they are granting Chinese visitors two Year Multiple Entry Visas. The British government is also aiming to strengthen the China-UK relationship.

Oct 22, 2015 8:33 AM EDT


GM Pre-Tax Profit Higher than Expected

General Motors exceeded expectations with a pre-tax profit increase of 37 percent or $3.1 billion in the third quarter thanks to strong sales in North America and improved performance in China.

Oct 22, 2015 4:16 AM EDT


Ferrari prices IPO at $52 per share, bringing its market capitalization to $9.8Bn

Italy-based luxury car maker Ferrari prices its initial public offering at $52 Tuesday, bringing its market capitalization to almost $9.8 billion.

Oct 21, 2015 9:27 PM EDT


Travel Booking Website Expedia Adds New Tool Disclosing Airlines' "Hidden Costs" for more Transparency Views of their Site

Expedia launch a new option tool that will reveal airlines other hidden costs. The travel booking site is attempting to increase the transparency view of their site to out stand their competitors.

Oct 21, 2015 10:34 AM EDT


China's Sinopec plans to buy majority shares from petrochemical firm Dragon Aromatics, after suffering fire accidents

China’s Sinopec Corp plans to buy petrochemical firm Dragon Aromatics after a series of accidents, which involved explosions and fires that jeopardized the lives of the residents in the locality.

Oct 21, 2015 9:47 AM EDT


It's time for rate hikes - Fed officials

More and more Fed officials are encouraging starting the interest rate hikes to keep up with the looming inflation rate increases due to the economic growth.

Oct 21, 2015 9:46 AM EDT