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Whitbread profits grow on back of Premier Inn growth
Chief executive Alison Brittain said: "Our plan is based on growing in our core United Kingdom markets; focusing on structural growth opportunities for Premier Inn in Germany, Costa in China and Costa Express; and strengthening our capabilities and efficiency to deliver these attractive opportunities". [Full Article...]
European Union raids Daimler and Volkswagen, further expands cartel inquiry
Leading carmakers including Porsche , Audi , BMW and Mercedes-Benz stand accused of holding illicit meetings since the 1990s to coordinate vehicle technology, cost, suppliers, markets and strategy. EUROPE'S watchdog has confirmed overnight that it had raided the head offices of "several German auto brands" as it launches an investigation into cartel-like practices affecting diesel-engined cars. [Full Article...]
Caterpillar Inc. (NYSE:CAT) Touching New 52-week High
During the same quarter in the prior year, the business posted $1.09 earnings per share. Cardinal Capital Management Llc sold 198,363 shares as the company's stock rose 52.48% with the market. If you are viewing this article on another site, it was illegally stolen and reposted in violation of U.S. & global copyright laws. Caterpillar (NYSE: CAT ) last announced its quarterly earnings data on ... [Full Article...]
Analyst's Ratings : Eli Lilly and Company (NYSE:LLY)
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Infosys records Q2 net at Rs 3726 crore
The stock closed 1.37 percent or 12.90 points lower at 926.75 on the BSE. The most recent being in a letter, dated August 9, where Murthy is said to have raised questions over Sikka's leadership. The company has declared an interim dividend of Rs 13 per share. That compared with the $2,748 million estimate by the Mumbai brokerage, which would meant a 3.6 percent quarter-on-quarter growth and a 6... [Full Article...]
McDonald's Corporation 3Q17 Earnings In Line With Estimates
Consolidated revenue fell 10 percent year-over-year due to the impact of its strategic refranchising initiative. The fast food chain's global comparable sales rose 6% on the back of guest count growth in all segments. McDonald's said Tuesday its third-quarter earnings surged as more customers came through the doors and ate more once they did, but revenue was hit by the company's ongoing plan to s... [Full Article...]
New York City's transit agency to phase out MetroCards
Instead of riders swiping their MetroCards, the new system will allow them to use their cellphones or certain types of debit or credit cards to pay their fares directly at turnstiles. London already uses near-field-communication technology for accessing its subway systems, so while this isn't a revolutionary move, it's one that we're thankful to see nonetheless. [Full Article...]
San Francisco startup CEO charged with attempted murder, sexual abuse
Jaffer's profile on LinkedIn says he previously served as CEO for two other tech firms, Mediaroots and CyberPlanet. Jaffer's arrest was confirmed after he was present in the "inmate locator" database of San Mateo County Sherrif's office. San Francisco-based Vungle said recently that it had reached a $300 million run rate for annualized revenues from its performance-based in-app video ad platfor... [Full Article...]