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Snapchat share price soars on market debut

The firm's valuation of $30 billion is the biggest record for a US tech company since Facebook in 2012.

Mar 03, 2017 8:28 AM EST


McDonald's expands delivery service through ordering app

The new app will allow customers to place orders for pickup alongside features such as customized favorites and preferred payment methods.

Mar 02, 2017 7:24 PM EST


Tiffany & Co. CEO steps down, new directors appointed to accelerate business strategies

The company shake-up comes after Tiffany's disappointing financial results. Jewelry retailer Tiffany & Co. 's chief executive officer, Frederic Cumenal, has stepped down on Feb.

Mar 02, 2017 9:19 AM EST


Yahoo CEO Mayer gives up annual equity, bonus over mishandling of secuirty breaches

Mayer claims responsibility and offered that her cash bonus and annual equity award, instead, that it be redistributed to Yahoo's hardworking employees.

Mar 02, 2017 7:03 AM EST


Samsung chief faces trial after indictment on corruption charges

De facto chief of the South Korean electronics giant faces trial after indictment on multiple charges which include bribery and embezzlement.

Mar 02, 2017 12:59 AM EST


Hershey aims to reduce global worforce by 15 percent

The Pennsylvania chocolatier's attempt to reduce its global workforce will help achieve profitability over the next two years.

Mar 01, 2017 9:55 AM EST


Qantas posts decline in net profits

The results indicate Qantas' strong performance in a mixed international market amidst its strategy and ongoing transformation while investing for customers.

Mar 01, 2017 9:02 AM EST


Tesco plans to remove 1,700 managerial jobs

The deputy managers will be replaced by shift leaders as part of a program of transformation in order to improve the customers' shopping experience.

Mar 01, 2017 9:02 AM EST


Alibaba seeks tougher penalties for purveyors of counterfeit goods

E-commerce giant seeks tougher laws, stricter enforment and heavier penalties against retailers or vendors of counterfeit goods in China.

Mar 01, 2017 1:21 AM EST


Asian shares rise ahead of Trump speech

Asian shares up, strengthened by gains on Wall Street as investors await President Donald Trump speech.

Feb 28, 2017 1:54 AM EST


Nordstrom’s Quarterly Earnings Beat Expectations

US upscale department store chain posts growth in fourth quarter earnings exceeding analysts' expectations.

Feb 23, 2017 9:09 PM EST


Australia's TerryWhite Chemmart Posts Strong Half-Year Earnings

Australian pharmacy group, TerryWhite Chemmart, doubles revenue following the merger. Australian pharmacy group Terry White Group, which is now trading as TerryWhite Chemmart, has doubled its half year revenue from $16.

Feb 22, 2017 12:11 AM EST