Peacock Streaming: What to Expect From NBC’s New Service

Comcast, a late convert to streaming, is distinguishing itself from Netflix and other competitors by embracing ads. Press Release Distribution Service

Trump Hopes Trade Deals Will Boost Growth. Experts Are Skeptical.

Trump administration officials say the “Phase 1” deal signed Wednesday will promote growth. Many economic forecasters are less optimistic. Press Release Distribution Service

Nokia October warning investigated by local FSA: newspaper report

Finland’s Financial Supervisory Authority (FSA) has started an investigation into Nokia’s sharp profit warning in October which sent its shares more than 20% lower, Finnish daily Helsingin Sanomat reported on Saturday. Press Release Distribution Service

Morgan Stanley CEO Gorman’s total 2019 pay falls 7% to $27 million

Morgan Stanley Chief Executive James Gorman is receiving $27 million in total compensation in 2019, nearly 7% less than what he got the year before, the company said in a filing on Friday, following a reduction of bonuses staff-wide. Press Release Distribution Service

Lawyers for Huawei CFO call Canada prosecutor’s arguments ‘circular’

Extraditing Huawei Chief Financial Officer Meng Wanzhou to the United States based on American sanctions against Iran would set a dangerous precedent and could even undermine Canada’s policy towards Iran, Meng’s lawyers argued in court documents released on Friday. Press Release Distribution Service

Best Buy starts investigation into CEO’s personal conduct

U.S. consumer electronics retailer Best Buy Co said on Friday that its board was conducting an independent review on allegations of misconduct against Chief Executive Officer Corie Barry after receiving an anonymous letter. Press Release Distribution Service

With market at record highs, eyes on reports from chipmakers

Reports from Netflix, Intel and Texas Instruments next week may hint at what is to come in the December quarterly earnings season, with some investors wary of possible danger signs that could knock Wall Street after its latest surge to record highs. Press Release Distribution Service

Bayer could be close to Roundup settlement, mediator says

Bayer could be close to settling more than 75,000 cancer claims related to its Roundup herbicide, with mediator Ken Feinberg on Friday saying he was “cautiously optimistic that a settlement will ultimately be reached.” Press Release Distribution Service

U.S. will look at sudden acceleration complaints involving 500,000 Tesla vehicles

The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) said Friday it will review a petition asking the agency to formally investigate and recall 500,000 Tesla Inc vehicles over sudden unintended acceleration reports. Press Release Distribution Service

Wall Street hits new highs in strongest week since August

Wall Street climbed to record highs on Friday, with major indexes turning in their strongest weekly gains since August, after strong U.S. housing data and signs of resilience in the Chinese economy raised hopes of a rebound in global growth. Press Release Distribution Service

Shares set fresh records, lifted by U.S. housing data

Key world equity indexes scaled new highs on Friday, boosted by a surge in U.S. housing starts to levels last seen in 2006, while the greenback rose to a one-week high against the euro on expectations of solid economic growth. Press Release Distribution Service

Oil steadies as Chinese economy offsets trade optimism

Oil prices steadied on Friday as sluggish economic growth in China, the world’s biggest crude importer, raised concerns over fuel demand and countered optimism from the signing of a China-U.S. trade deal. Press Release Distribution Service

Boeing addresses new 737 MAX software issue that could keep plane grounded longer

Boeing Co said on Friday it is addressing a new software issue discovered in Iowa last weekend during a technical review of the proposed update to the grounded Boeing 737 MAX, a development that could further delay the plane’s return to service. Press Release Distribution Service

Toyota to move Tacoma truck production to Mexico from U.S.

Toyota Motor Corp said on Friday it will move production of its mid-size Tacoma pick-up truck from the United States to Mexico as it adjusts production around North America. Press Release Distribution Service

Toyota completes $1.3 billion modernization project at Indiana facility

Toyota Motor Corp said on Friday it had invested an additional $700 million and added 150 new jobs to complete a $1.3 billion modernization program at its Princeton, Indiana factory. Press Release Distribution Service

U.S. housing starts at 13-year high, factory output gains

U.S. homebuilding surged to a 13-year high in December as activity increased across the board, suggesting the housing market recovery was back on track amid low mortgage rates, and could help support the longest economic expansion on record. Press Release Distribution Service

U.S. job openings post biggest drop in more than four years

U.S. job openings recorded their biggest drop in more than four years in November, while hiring increased moderately, suggesting a loss of momentum in the labor market at the tail end of 2019. Press Release Distribution Service

Walmart U.S. Chief Merchandising Officer Bratspies departs

Chief merchandising officer of Walmart Inc’s U.S. operations, Steve Bratspies, is set to leave the big-box retailer, according to an internal memo sent on Friday. Press Release Distribution Service

Wall Street’s trillion-dollar club dwarfs Europe Inc

With Google parent Alphabet becoming the latest entrant to Wall Street’s trillion-dollar club, Europe’s blue-chip companies are dwarfed by comparison — the most valuable firm from the “old continent”, Nestle, is worth just a third of that. Press Release Distribution Service

Joshua Shoshan Joins Bruderman Asset Management, LLC as Senior…

Shoshan to Serve Firm’s Ultra-High Net Worth Individuals, Families, and Family Offices. (PRWeb January 17, 2020) Read the full story at https://www.prweb.com/releases/joshua_shoshan_joins_bruderman_asset_management_llc_as_senior_managing_director_private_wealth_management/prweb16838404.htm Press Release Distribution Service

Freed-Hardeman University’s 84th Annual Bible Lectureship Set for…

The lectureship will include special features to celebrate FHU’s 150th anniversary as well as traditional sessions. (PRWeb January 17, 2020) Read the full story at https://www.prweb.com/releases/freed_hardeman_university_s_84th_annual_bible_lectureship_set_for_feb_2_6/prweb16843009.htm Press Release Distribution Service

Apeks Supercritical Named Among 50 Top Cannabis Employers in 2019

mg Magazine’s prestigious annual list recognizes excellence in workplace culture and employee satisfaction (PRWeb January 17, 2020) Read the full story at https://www.prweb.com/releases/apeks_supercritical_named_among_50_top_cannabis_employers_in_2019/prweb16843066.htm Press Release Distribution Service

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