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Boeing To Sell 20 737 Max For $2.3 Billion To Unnamed Airline
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In a two-stage swap, Emirates will upgrade its six remaining orders for the current 777-300ER model to the larger 777X to bring its order total to 156. As major Mideast airlines contend with dips in earnings, USA plane manufacturer Boeing faces pressure over its troubled 737-8 Max jet. Global regulators halted commercial flights of Boeing's popular 737 MAX jet in March after two fatal accidents. [Full Article...]
Macy's customers shopping online may have had their credit card info stolen
In a letter to customers, Macy's said it was alerted on October 15 of a "suspicious connection" between its site and another. "We have investigated the matter thoroughly, addressed the cause and have implemented additional security measures as a precaution", the company said in a statement to Business Insider. [Full Article...]
More than 3000 CN Rail workers are on strike Tuesday morning
The labor union's Facebook account also shared pictures of dozens of CN workers carrying placards in support of the strike on the streets of Saskatoon, Saskatchewan. Teamsters Canada spokesman Christopher Monette had said on Monday the strike comes because workers are "hitting a wall on issues related to health and safety". [Full Article...]
Nissan Sentra Is Low, Wide, Sleek, And More Efficient Than Ever
Underneath the Sentra's attractive sheet metal and shiny paint is a new platform that helps reduce the car's ride height by 2.2 inches and extend the width by 2.0 inches. Nissan expects the new Sentra to have improved fuel economy over the old vehicle, a quieter cabin, and better ride comfort and handling capabilities. [Full Article...]
Toyota RAV4 Prime preview
The RAV4 Prime will join the fray next summer as a 2021 model. The difference is new motor-generators, a booster converter, and a larger lithium-ion battery that up the total output by 83 horses to an estimated 302 hp that will launch the RAV4 Prime from 0-60 miles per hour in 5.8 seconds, 2 seconds quicker than the 202-hp Hybrid . [Full Article...]
Bharti Airtel, Vodafone Idea Shares Surge On Price Hike Announcement
Vodafone Idea shares on the BSE gained 21.47% at ₹4.47 on Monday, as investors anticipate government relief for the sector. Vodafone Idea cited "acute financial crisis" as reason behind the increase in tariffs, whereas Airtel said the move is meant to keep the industry and the company "viable". [Full Article...]
Opera-backed OPay Secures $120 Million Investment Fund In Series B Round
This announcement by OPay comes days after Visa announced that they are acquiring a 20% stake at another Lagos based fintech company, Interswitch . "That's not something you do every day. We see ourselves as a key contributor to helping local businesses thrive from digital business models", Opera CEO and OPay Chairman Yahui Zhou, said in a statement. [Full Article...]
Some conservatives upset at Chick-fil-A's gay marriage shift
Drew Anderson, GLAAD's director of campaigns and rapid response, said if Chick-fil-A wants to be taken seriously, it should disavow its anti-gay reputation and ensure restaurants are safe for gay employees. "We're saddened to learn that a corporate partner has felt it necessary to divert funding to other hunger, education and homelessness organizations - areas in which The Salvation Army, as t... [Full Article...]