Some optimistic corporate outlooks in the week ahead could lift the stock market to a record
It’s now up to corporate America to reveal whether the economy simply hit a soft patch or is on the verge of falling into a deeper rut.
Why oil giant Chevron is buying Anadarko Petroleum for $33 billion
The deal will expand Chevron’s footprint in the largest U.S. shale field, grow its Gulf of Mexico operations and expand its LNG portfolio.
President Trump announces new 5G initiatives: It’s a race ‘America must win’
President Trump and the FCC announced new initiatives to spur 5G deployment in the U.S. on Friday.
‘Star Wars: Episode IX’s title is ‘The Rise of Skywalker’ — Watch the trailer here
At Star Wars Celebration in Chicago on Friday, Disney unveiled the first trailer for “Star Wars: Episode IX,” revealing the title in the final frames.
The ‘Amazon of Africa’ soars more than 75% on its first day of trading
Jumia operates in 14 African countries and has 4 million active customers, the company says.
Hammond: European elections a pointless exercise for UK
Philip Hammond told the BBC that getting a deal done soon would release the “bandwidth” needed to take key economic decisions facing the country.
Global markets are rallying on China and Jamie Dimon
Stocks are rallying around the world on strong China economic data and Jamie Dimon’s supportive comments on the U.S. economy.
Major Japanese tech investor SoftBank has had to make concessions on US investments
SoftBank has agreed to give up board seats and access to sensitive information to make tech deals in the U.S.
Nando’s and Wetherspoon win Preston local business awards
Local business awards are given to two national chains after the choice is put to a public vote.
Italy’s finance minister says there’s been no US backlash after signing an agreement with China
Italy hasn’t suffered any negative reaction from U.S. authorities after having agreed to be part of China’s Belt and Road initiative, the country’s finance minister told CNBC Friday.