Stronger Growth, With Caveats, Is Predicted for Global Economy

Top policymakers said easing trade tensions had raised prospects, but low interest rates leave central banks few options if problems develop. Press Release Distribution Service

Goldman’s Playbook for More Diverse Corporate Boards

The bank said that it would only work on an I.P.O. if the client had at least one “diverse” board candidate, an attempt to increase women and minority directors. Press Release Distribution Service

Financier doubts add to Boeing’s MAX headaches

To restore faith in the 737 MAX, Boeing needs to prove its flagship jet is not just airworthy but also a safe investment. Press Release Distribution Service

FAA tells U.S. airlines it could approve MAX return to service before mid-year -sources

Federal Aviation Administrator Steve Dickson called senior U.S. airline officials on Friday and told them the agency could approve the grounded Boeing 737 MAX’s return to service before mid-year – a faster time frame than the planemaker suggested this week, people briefed on the calls said. Press Release Distribution Service

U.S. senator slams Tesla’s ‘misleading’ name for Autopilot driver assistance system

A U.S. senator on Friday urged Tesla Inc to rebrand its driver assistance system Autopilot, saying it has “an inherently misleading name” and is subject to potentially dangerous misuse. Press Release Distribution Service

Explainer: Bezos allegations put phone hacking technology in the spotlight

Allegations that Amazon.com boss and Washington Post owner Jeff Bezos had his phone hacked by Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman have put a spotlight on the security of smartphones and the secretive tools used to hack them. Press Release Distribution Service

Owners of solar company that caused loss for Buffett plead guilty over Ponzi scheme

The husband-and-wife owners of DC Solar, a California solar company that caused Warren Buffett’s Berkshire Hathaway Inc to take a $377 million charge last year, pleaded guilty on Friday to involvement in an estimated $912 million Ponzi scheme. Press Release Distribution Service

Starbucks shuts shops, suspends delivery in China’s Hubei amid virus outbreak

Starbucks has closed all shops and suspended delivery services in China’s Hubei province for the week-long Lunar New Year holiday, where a coronavirus outbreak originated from its capital Wuhan has caused 41 deaths in China. Press Release Distribution Service

Trump speaks with British PM Johnson about telecoms security: White House

U.S. President Donald Trump on Friday discussed the security of telecommunications networks with British Prime Minister Boris Johnson, the White House said, as Britain nears a decision on Huawei’s role in the country’s future 5G network. Press Release Distribution Service

Fiat Chrysler asks U.S. court to toss out GM racketeering claims: filing

Fiat Chrysler Automobiles NV on Friday urged a federal judge to throw out a General Motors Co’s lawsuit accusing Fiat Chrysler of racketeering and bribing officials of the United Auto Workers union to put GM at a multibillion dollar labor cost disadvantage. Press Release Distribution Service

New U.S. curb on Huawei in limbo amid pushback from Pentagon: sources

The U.S. Commerce Department has withdrawn a rule aimed at further reducing sales to China’s Huawei Technologies amid concerns from the Defense Department the move would harm U.S. businesses, people familiar with the matter said. Press Release Distribution Service

Wall Street Week Ahead: Hopes are high for tech stock ‘Cadillacs’; so are their prices

Wall Street is betting that the most popular U.S. technology and internet stocks can keep outshining the broader equities market but their latest rally leaves little room for error this earnings season. Press Release Distribution Service

Former top U.S. general Dunford joining Lockheed Martin’s board

The former top U.S. military official, General Joseph Dunford, has been elected to the board of Lockheed Martin Corp , the Pentagon’s largest weapons supplier, the company said on Friday. Press Release Distribution Service

U.S. Justice Dept. plans to hold meeting to discuss tech industry liability: sources

The U.S. Justice Department is planning to hold a conference to discuss the future of a federal law which largely exempts online platforms from legal liability for the material their users post, sources familiar with the plans said on Friday. Press Release Distribution Service

Walmart testing higher minimum wage for some employees

Walmart Inc is testing a higher starting wage for certain newly created jobs in about 500 U.S. stores, as it looks to improve in-store experience for customers amid intense competition. Press Release Distribution Service

Remaining hurdles for scandal-hit Wells Fargo

Wells Fargo & Co and its officials have racked up well over $4 billion (3 billion pounds) in penalties since a sales practices scandal erupted in 2016, and continues to face headwinds. Press Release Distribution Service

U.S. bank regulator sharpens teeth on Wells Fargo, surprising critics

Long accused of being too soft, a U.S. bank regulator has surprised its critics with tough treatment of scandal-ridden lender Wells Fargo, culminating on Thursday in more than$58 million in fines against eight former executives at the bank. Press Release Distribution Service

The S&P 500 has worst day since October as virus fears mount

Wall Street fell in a broad sell-off on Friday, as investors fled equities on growing concerns over the scope of the coronavirus outbreak, capping the S&P 500’s worst week in six months. Press Release Distribution Service

Habit Burger Grill plans to offer Impossible plant-based patty

The Habit Restaurants Inc , known as the Habit Burger Grill, plans to put a plant-based meat patty from Impossible Foods Inc on its menu in the second half of this year as a limited-time offering. Press Release Distribution Service

Impossible or Beyond: U.S. restaurants find partners to go vegan

The world’s largest burger chain McDonald’s Corp said this month that it would expand its test of a plant-based meat product with Beyond Meat patties in Canada, and other chains also are looking to serve vegan customers. Press Release Distribution Service

Boeing delays 777X first flight again due to bad weather

Boeing has postponed again the first flight of its 777X long-haul jetliner that was scheduled to take place on Friday due to inclement weather. Press Release Distribution Service

butter LONDON™ Launches Plush Rush 2-in-1 Cream Multistick for Lips…

butter LONDON, the feel-good beauty brand known for clean makeup and nail products today announced its newest innovation: Plush Rush 2-in-1 Cream Multisticks for Lips and Cheeks. The silky smooth,… (PRWeb January 24, 2020) Read the full story at https://www.prweb.com/releases/butter_london_launches_plush_rush_2_in_1_cream_multistick_for_lips_and_cheeks/prweb16843199.htm Press Release Distribution Service

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