SMASH: Job growth surges by 222,000, way above expectations
The U.S. economy added 222,000 new jobs in June and the unemployment rate held at 4.4 percent, according to a government report Friday.
Fitness tracker firm Jawbone faces liquidation
The company has also emailed some customers to say it hasn’t “forgotten” them.
Ray Dalio, manager of world’s biggest hedge fund, says ‘keep dancing’ but party ending soon
Ray Dalio, founder of the world’s biggest hedge fund, says its time to thank central bankers.
Flagging Chinese smartphone maker Xiaomi rebounds with record second quarter shipments
Xiaomi may be turning a corner with second quarter mobile shipments up nearly 70 percent.
Audi manager arrested in emissions probe
This is the first arrest in Germany related to Volkswagen’s emissions-test cheating scandal.
PR firm Bell Pottinger issues apology over ‘offensive’ campaign in South Africa
Bell Pottinger has apologized after a social media campaign provoked anger and accusations of inflaming racial tensions.
Dairy-free ice cream taps into ‘healthy’ treat trend
Brands are scooping up customers by avoiding the ‘vegan’ label but offering ‘permissible’ treats.
UK manufacturing output falls and trade deficit widens
Disappointing manufacturing, trade and construction data indicate the economy is failing to gain momentum.
Car parker, Ivory Coast: ‘I’m the boss of this street’
The men helping people to park their cars in Ivory Coast… for a price.
South Africa’s booming private security industry
South Africans spend more than $4bn (£3bn) a year protecting themselves and their homes.