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On Path for IPO, Japan Post Brings Cash 27 Aug 2013 | 06:54 pm
Japan Post fully disclosed its results for the first time, saying it earned a net $1.64 billion, as it prepares for a gigantic IPO.
Entergy to Close Vermont Nuclear Plant 27 Aug 2013 | 06:51 pm
Entergy plans to close its Vermont Yankee nuclear power plant late next year, the latest U.S. plant to close amid difficult economic times for the nuclear power industry.
Tiffany Raises Outlook as Margins Widen 27 Aug 2013 | 05:37 pm
Tiffany's earnings rose by a stronger-than-expected 16% as the high-end jewelry retailer reported broad revenue growth, while margins strengthened amid price increases.
Garry Jones to Head LME 27 Aug 2013 | 04:29 pm
Hong Kong Exchanges & Clearing, which bought London Metal Exchange last year, has appointed Garry Jones as chief executive of the U.K.-based bourse.
Syria Weighs on U.S. Stock Futures 27 Aug 2013 | 04:28 pm
U.S. stock futures pointed to a lower start for Wall Street, with investor concern building over potential U.S. military action in Syria as well as fresh debt-ceiling worries.
Accor Appoints Bazin CEO 27 Aug 2013 | 03:33 pm
Accor's board unanimously appointed Colony Capital Europe's managing director Sebastien Bazin as chief executive of the hotel group.
Starbucks Takes Juices, Snacks to Whole Foods 27 Aug 2013 | 03:00 pm
Starbucks is taking its Evolution Fresh juice nationwide and stocking a new line of snack bars called Evolution Harvest through a partnership with Whole Foods.
German Business Mood Brightens 27 Aug 2013 | 01:37 pm
German business sentiment leapt in August amid an improving export outlook, the Ifo institute said, confirming that Europe's largest economy is moving up a gear following a weak start to the year.
Rupee Weakens Toward Record Low 27 Aug 2013 | 12:24 pm
The Indian rupee fell to a fresh record low on Tuesday, as growing expectations of a U.S. military intervention in Syria pushed investors to the dollar's safety.
China Faces Tough Economic Choices 27 Aug 2013 | 11:07 am
Beijing's efforts to shift from China's investment-heavy growth model to one more driven by domestic demand faces hurdles from within the ruling Communist Party.
