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HP Inc to cut about 7,000 to 9,000 jobs in restructuring push

HP Inc to cut about 7,000 to 9,000 jobs in restructuring push

Personal computer maker HP Inc said on Thursday it will cut about 7,000 to 9,000 jobs as part of its fiscal 2020 restructuring plan.



7 years ago
New tariffs on EU food will boost prices, cost U.S. jobs: industry

New tariffs on EU food will boost prices, cost U.S. jobs: industry

New 25% U.S. tariffs on Italian cheese, French wine, Scotch whisky, British biscuits, Spanish olives and thousands of other European food products will lead to higher prices ahead of the holiday season and cost American jobs, trade groups said on Thursday.



7 years ago
HP Inc to cut about 7,000 to 9,000 jobs

HP Inc to cut about 7,000 to 9,000 jobs

Personal computer maker HP Inc said on Thursday it will cut about 7,000 to 9,000 jobs as part of its fiscal 2020 restructuring plan.



7 years ago
Behind the GM strike: Declining productivity at U.S. operations

Behind the GM strike: Declining productivity at U.S. operations

General Motors Co's U.S. workforce productivity has declined since the automaker recovered from a 2009 bankruptcy, even as its profit per employee has risen, a Reuters analysis shows.



7 years ago
Costco quarterly sales miss estimates amid fierce competition

Costco quarterly sales miss estimates amid fierce competition

Costco Wholesale Corp reported quarterly revenue below Wall Street estimates on Thursday, as the U.S. hypermarket chain struggled to attract shoppers in the competitive grocery space.



7 years ago
U.S. weekly jobless claims rise slightly; layoffs still low

U.S. weekly jobless claims rise slightly; layoffs still low

The number of Americans filing applications for unemployment benefits rose marginally last week, suggesting the labor market remains strong even as employers are becoming more cautious about hiring workers.



7 years ago
U.S. tariffs on French wines will hurt American consumers, exporters say

U.S. tariffs on French wines will hurt American consumers, exporters say

The U.S. decision to impose tariffs on French wines will penalize American consumers, the French wine exporters' federation said on Thursday.



7 years ago
Wall Street opens flat after sharp slide

Wall Street opens flat after sharp slide

U.S. stocks were little changed at open on Thursday after losing 3% in the past two sessions following data that pointed to the risk of a slide into recession, with investor attention on services data due later in the day.



7 years ago
Oil slips toward $57 as economic gloom weighs

Oil slips toward $57 as economic gloom weighs

Oil slipped toward $57 a barrel on Thursday, pressured by concerns about weakening global economic growth and oil demand, as well as by signs of excess supply despite OPEC-led cuts.



7 years ago
Factbox: Planes, cheese, whisky and wine on U.S. tariff target list

Factbox: Planes, cheese, whisky and wine on U.S. tariff target list

The World Trade Organization opened the door on Wednesday for the United States to impose tariffs on $7.5 billion European goods over subsidies for Airbus .



7 years ago
WeWork seen as startup lesson in what not to do in Silicon Valley

WeWork seen as startup lesson in what not to do in Silicon Valley

The implosion of office space company WeWork this week is being digested as a lesson for Silicon Valley startups - in what not to do.



7 years ago
Solar is back with an ETF tracking the sector up more than 50% so far this year

Solar is back with an ETF tracking the sector up more than 50% so far this year

As the energy sector struggles to stay positive for the year, solar stocks are a bright spot as demand for renewable energy increases.

7 years ago
Scotland says U.S. tariff move shows UK's Brexit pipe dream

Scotland says U.S. tariff move shows UK's Brexit pipe dream

The Scottish government said on Thursday that the imposition of U.S. tariffs on various goods including Scottish whisky indicated that the United Kingdom could not offset the damage from Brexit by striking a trade deal with U.S. President Donald Trump.



7 years ago
Five groundbreaking Latino CEOs share their advice for success

Five groundbreaking Latino CEOs share their advice for success

Toyota's first Latino executives had to learn the tricks of the trade on the job. Now they're empowering others in their community to be ready to succeed.

7 years ago
Wall Street eyes higher open after sharp fall; service sector data awaited

Wall Street eyes higher open after sharp fall; service sector data awaited

Wall Street's main indexes were set for a higher open on Thursday, after losing 3% in the past two sessions on fears that the domestic economy was heading toward a recession.



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