Category: Business
EU Takes Action Against Malta, Cyprus for ‘Golden Passports’
BRUSSELS—The European Commission launched infringements procedures Tuesday against Cyprus and Malta .. Read More
Pandemic-Fueled Worries Drive Spike in Gun Sales in California: Study
A new study has found that concerns about the pandemic drove a surge in gun sales in California and .. Read More
Australian PM Pitches Digital Economic Recovery
Scott Morrison wants Australia to become one of the world’s leading digital economies within the nex.. Read More
Sweden Bans Huawei, ZTE From Upcoming 5G Networks
STOCKHOLM—Sweden on Tuesday banned on security grounds the use of telecom equipment from China’s Hua.. Read More
British Brothers Buy Walmart’s Asda With TDR in $8.8 Billion Deal
LONDON—Britain’s billionaire Issa brothers and private equity group TDR Capital have bought Asda fro.. Read More
US Economy Adds 661,000 Jobs in September, Unemployment Falls Below 8 Percent
The U.S. economy added 661,000 jobs in September, while the unemployment rate fell from 8.4 percent .. Read More
Pelosi ‘Optimistic’ About Relief Package Passing Before Election
House Speaker Nancy Pelosi (D-Calif.) said on Sunday that while differences remained with President .. Read More
Regional Airlines Reject Prospect of Government Stake in Carriers
Regional airlines are demanding immediate action from Ottawa to prop up the beleaguered sector, but .. Read More
Canadian Business Sentiment Improves, but Remains Weak Amid COVID-19 Uncertainty
OTTAWA—Business sentiment improved across Canada as COVID-19 restrictions were eased, a Bank of Cana.. Read More
White House Touts Record on Trump’s ‘Buy American’ Plan, Challenges Biden
WASHINGTON—The White House released on Oct. 2 a new report outlining President Donald Trump’s “Buy A.. Read More