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Online advertising to brighten Thai economy

Thai economy is faltering but businesses is courageously allowing more huge budgets to venture into digital advertising targeting Thai consumers through smartphone apps, social networking and sharing of videos on websites.

Sep 07, 2015 1:59 AM EDT


Volkswagen appoints a new chairman

Volkswagen's unassuming finance chief is taking the helm of the world's biggest automaker. Hans Dieter Pötsch has been appointed company chairman, dashing hopes of his current boss of assuming the top post.

Sep 07, 2015 1:23 AM EDT


August sell-off: No 'flight to safety' for bonds market

When equities fall, bonds market gain. But during the August sell-off, bonds market couldn't take off. Analysts cite many reasons including uncertainty on rate hike, emerging economies central banks' bond sales to pretect their currencies, etc.

Sep 06, 2015 11:25 PM EDT


Drop in Unemployment Rate Is Not Enough to Calm Market with Higher Interest Rates

Unemployment rates are going down, wages are going up, which means the Federal Reserve could possibly increase interest rates this month.

Sep 06, 2015 7:10 AM EDT


John Lewis Reports 3% Slump Together With Fewer Recorded Footfalls on High Street

John Lewis suffered a 3% decrease of retail sales and blame is pinned on consumers who preferred to stay at home because of the cold, wet August weather.

Sep 05, 2015 9:09 PM EDT


Jessica Alba's Honest Company Faces Lawsuit for Allegedly being "Dishonest" on its "Natural" Products

Jessica Alba’s non-toxic household and beauty products business, The Honest Company, is facing a $5 million class suit for being “dishonest” on how “natural” their products are.

Sep 05, 2015 7:01 AM EDT


JPMorgan Chase & Co sponsors annual speaker series with Jenn Lim of Delivering Happiness

JPMorgan Chase & Co. will hold its annual speaker series featuring Jenn Lim of Delivering Happiness live on YouTube this October 14.

Sep 05, 2015 6:49 AM EDT


Interest rate hike could harm global economy - IMF

The International Monetary Fund warns of the danger of an interest rate hike to the global economy. Instead of raising rates, the fund says advanced countries should focus on growth-friendly programs.

Sep 04, 2015 9:02 AM EDT


T-Mobile launches built-in video calling feature to Samsung phones

T-Mobile made an announcement about its plans of pre-installing the Video Calling feature in select Samsung phones. T-Mobile said it will change the way American make calls.

Sep 04, 2015 9:01 AM EDT


Over diversification could dent returns on your funds

Investing in too many funds will not five desired results if correlation among them is high. Making a balancing act in portfolio of stocks, bonds, currencies, treasuries needs expert advise. Analysts advise investors to do some home work before taking investment decision.

Sep 04, 2015 8:57 AM EDT


Dominant Apple gets a big bite in the market share pie

Apple iPhones get the lead in the most saleable smartphone in the U.S. surpassing its tough rival Samsug and other smartphone manufacturers. Android is still the most favored operating system by users.

Sep 04, 2015 8:55 AM EDT


$40 Oil Price and its Impact on U.S Economy

Sharp drop in oil price might be good for the U.S instead of bringing more bad effect. Commodities such as oil is slowly declining following the Black Monday selling pressure on 24th August raising concern among investors regarding current world economics.

Sep 04, 2015 8:54 AM EDT