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What's Next for the Energy Grid
Business, Published on 15/02/2020
» Today, the U.S. electric grid connects more than 9,000 electricity producers to millions of consumers through 6 million miles of transmission lines managed by more than 3,000 different private and public organizations. In the coming years, these numbers are set to expand, while the demand for renewable energy grows.
Trump's Tariff Threats Are Tested by Europe's Record Trade Surplus
Business, Published on 17/02/2020
» Europe's trade surplus with the U.S. hit a record high in 2019, a rise that risks drawing the ire of President Trump, who recently renewed threats to place tariffs on European Union goods if the bloc didn't agree to a new deal.
Markets Hover Near Records Despite Growing Coronavirus Outbreak
Business, Published on 17/02/2020
» The coronavirus outbreak has closed factories, curbed spending and disrupted supply chains in the world's second-largest economy. But U.S. stocks have held close to records.
Trump Administration Considers Halting GE Venture's Engine Deliveries to China
Business, Published on 18/02/2020
» The Trump administration is considering a proposal to halt deliveries of jet engines co-produced by General Electric Co. for a new airliner being developed in China, a potential escalation of protective trade measures that could have steep repercussions for the major American manufacturer.
GM Sends an Australian Icon--Its Holden Brand--to the Junkyard
Business, Published on 18/02/2020
» General Motors Co. will scale back operations in Australia, New Zealand and Thailand, its latest move to reduce exposure in tough overseas markets while investing more in autonomous and electric vehicles.
Inflight Movies: Does Anyone Really Want to Watch Them on a Phone?
Business, Published on 19/02/2020
» When the first seatback video screens starting appearing on airplanes around 30 years ago, the screen was tinier than the average display on today's cellphones. Yet it offered that ultimate perk: relief from the tedium and claustrophobia of air travel.
Jeff Bezos Pledges $10 Billion to Tackle Climate Change
Business, Published on 19/02/2020
» Amazon.com Inc. Chief Executive Jeff Bezos says he is committing $10 billion to start a new fund to fight climate change, the biggest philanthropic move to date for the world's richest man.
Franklin Resources to Buy Legg Mason for $4.5 Billion
Business, Published on 20/02/2020
» Franklin Resources Inc. agreed to buy rival asset manager Legg Mason Inc. for $4.5 billion in cash, a deal that could help two big players in an industry that is under pressure from shifting investor tastes.
Bed Bath & Beyond Boss Tries to Declutter Its Stores
Business, Published on 20/02/2020
» Bed Bath & Beyond Inc.'s new chief executive, Mark Tritton, laid out his vision for remaking the troubled retailer. Decluttering stores is high on his list.
The U.S.'s Next Trade War? As China Clash Cools, Conflict With India Looms
Business, Published on 21/02/2020
» You may have missed it amid headlines of the U.S. trade war with China, but a low-intensity trade conflict with Asia's other emerging giant is also smoldering. It began a year ago when the U.S. stripped India of special low-tariff status over claims it discriminated against American companies. India responded by implementing tariffs it had previously threatened over U.S. steel duties.