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Pound soars after BoE's hawkish note
Business, Bloomberg News, Published on 16/09/2017
» The pound climbed to the highest level against the dollar since just after the Brexit vote and UK government bonds tumbled as Bank of England policy maker Gertjan Vlieghe stoked speculation of an interest-rate increase within months.
Small Indian jewellers' way of doing business under threat
Business, Bloomberg News, Published on 01/09/2017
» Mumbai: India's past and future are colliding in Anand Ghugre's family jewellery shop in Mumbai.
The Chipotle corporate sabotage theory returns
Business, Bloomberg News, Published on 26/07/2017
» New York: Yet another outbreak of foodborne illness last week at Chipotle Mexican Grill did what it usually does to the burrito chain: The stock price plummeted. It's bad news -- particularly for the patrons who got sick -- but it's a boon for anyone that had the foresight to short the stock.
Brand's grand dreams cut down to size
Business, Bloomberg News, Published on 01/08/2017
» Shanghai: Selling upscale apparel in London and New York shouldn't have been so hard -- at least that's what Chinese apparel maker Bosideng International Holdings Ltd predicted when it tried to go global in 2012.
McDonald's China secures best spots
Business, Bloomberg News, Published on 17/08/2017
» Shanghai/Hong Kong: The new owners of McDonald's China are sealing deals with the country's biggest property developers to secure the best store locations in a bid to catch up with the rival KFC franchise.
Retro game hunters flock to Super Potato
Business, Bloomberg News, Published on 19/08/2017
» Nothing sells like nostalgia.
Luanda most expensive city for expats
Business, Bloomberg News, Published on 22/06/2017
» Hong Kong: Hong Kong is now the second-most expensive city worldwide for expatriates, according to Mercer's latest cost of living survey, after ceding the top spot to Angola's capital Luanda.
'Superman' Li edges toward retirement
Business, Bloomberg News, Published on 21/06/2017
» Hong Kong: Victor Li's moment may have finally arrived.
5,500 jobs to go as Italian bank restructures
Business, Bloomberg News, Published on 06/07/2017
» Milan: Italian lender Banca Monte dei Paschi di Siena SpA yesterday laid out a five-year restructuring plan that includes cutting thousands of jobs and selling assets as part of an agreement with the European Union that lets the bank receive €5.4 billion ($6.1 billion) in state aid.
Profiting from shoppers' desire for bargains
Business, Bloomberg News, Published on 10/07/2017
» TOKYO - Selling everyday items to bargain hunters has made the founder of Japan's biggest discount store a billionaire.