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Financial advisors need to put cybersecurity plans to the test

Financial advisors need to put cybersecurity plans to the test

Advisory firms constantly face cybersecurity risks from phishing to ransomware and email viruses. And the only way to tell if they are ready to ward off these scams is to regularly put their systems to the test.

6 years ago
Stock futures fall as Hong Kong bill escalates U.S.-China tensions

Stock futures fall as Hong Kong bill escalates U.S.-China tensions

U.S. stock index futures fell on Wednesday as escalating political tensions between Washington and Beijing sparked fears that the two sides would fail to reach a trade agreement soon.



6 years ago
Apple starts construction of new $1 billion campus in Texas

Apple starts construction of new $1 billion campus in Texas

Apple Inc said on Wednesday it had started construction of a new campus in Austin, Texas, beside its existing facility where it makes the new MacBook Pro laptops.



6 years ago
Sino-U.S. spat over Hong Kong knocks world shares off 22-month high

Sino-U.S. spat over Hong Kong knocks world shares off 22-month high

World stocks were knocked off 22-month highs on Wednesday as a flare-up in Sino-U.S. tensions and the creeping return of U.S. recession fears fueled a bid for bonds and other "safe" assets such as gold.



6 years ago
Continental to cut 5,040 jobs as combustion engine demand falls

Continental to cut 5,040 jobs as combustion engine demand falls

German auto supplier Continental on Wednesday said it would pare back its engine manufacturing activities as more stringent emissions rules threaten demand for combustion engine components, resulting in around 5,040 job losses by 2028.



6 years ago
Lufthansa: We'll use the next seven days to try to solve wage dispute

Lufthansa: We'll use the next seven days to try to solve wage dispute

Lufthansa said on Wednesday it would use the next seven days to try to reach a solution in a wage dispute with employees after trade union UFO said it would announce strikes if the airline does not make concessions.



6 years ago
Penny-pinching on the right home furnishings can save you thousands

Penny-pinching on the right home furnishings can save you thousands

Cut costs on some furnishings and plenty of accessories to save big on home design spending.

6 years ago
After a 60% drop in 6 months, Bank of America says buy pot stock Canopy

After a 60% drop in 6 months, Bank of America says buy pot stock Canopy

The brokerage upgraded the cannabis producer to buy said the stock's 2019 swoon has tempered valuation and earnings estimates.

6 years ago
Target lifts profit goal on expected holiday boost, shares surge

Target lifts profit goal on expected holiday boost, shares surge

Target Corp raised its full-year earnings forecast on Wednesday, signaling a strong holiday season as the retailer benefits from its investments in same-day delivery services and store revamps, sending its shares up 9%.



6 years ago
Here are the biggest analyst calls of the day: Johnson & Johnson, Canopy Growth, Intelsat & more
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BMW in talks with workers about efficiency measures

BMW in talks with workers about efficiency measures

BMW is in talks with labor representatives and its top suppliers as it seeks to achieve cost savings of more than 12 billion euros ($13.26 bln) by 2022, Chief Financial Officer Nicolas Peter told analysts on Wednesday.



6 years ago
Union threatens strikes unless Lufthansa makes concessions in wage dispute

Union threatens strikes unless Lufthansa makes concessions in wage dispute

A trade union representing Lufthansa's cabin-crew on Wednesday threatened strikes that could fall during the busy Christmas period if Germany's biggest airline does not make concessions in a wage dispute.



6 years ago
Shell UK gender pay gap widens slightly in 2019

Shell UK gender pay gap widens slightly in 2019

Royal Dutch Shell's gender pay gap in Britain edged higher in 2019 following the acquisition of a utility company, with women earning on average 18.7% less than men.



6 years ago
Loss-making Norwegian Air appoints new CEO to lead restructuring

Loss-making Norwegian Air appoints new CEO to lead restructuring

Loss-making Norwegian Air has appointed Jacob Schram as chief executive to take charge of the budget carrier's ongoing restructuring as it struggles with a low-cost, long-haul model in an overcrowded industry.



6 years ago
Swedbank to investigate report of possible U.S. sanctions breach

Swedbank to investigate report of possible U.S. sanctions breach

Swedbank's chief executive Jens Henriksson vowed on Wednesday to "get to the bottom" of an alleged funds transfer from a Russian arms company, which Swedish public service broadcaster SVT said may have violated U.S sanctions.



6 years ago