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Credit Suisse spy scandal calls for CEO bonus cut
This follows the revelation that Iqbal Khan , the former head of the bank's wealth management division, had been chased by investigators through the streets of Zurich in September. Credit Suisse said on Friday the new inquiry was nearing completion, with results to be published on Monday. Bouee was a long-time associate of Thiam and had followed him to Credit Suisse from Prudential PRU.L . [Full Article...]
Tesla tops Musk's US$420 milestone for the first time
Musk tweeted in August a year ago that he is "considering taking Tesla private at $420". Musk stunned investors again after the infamous tweet, smoking marijuana during a TV interview. In the fourth-quarter, Tesla announced it would cut 7% of its workforce and Musk wrote in a leaked email to employees that the company faces a "very difficult" road ahead in its long-term goal to sell affordable... [Full Article...]
Which fast food restaurants are open Christmas Eve?
Laurent Centre, Place d'Orleans, Carlingwood Shopping Centre and Tanger Outlets will be closed on Christmas Day . These hours might vary as they come from the companies' websites . Dollar Tree: 7 a.m.to 7 p.m. Rebirth Brass Band, Maple Leaf Bar , 11 p.m. Rockaway Townsquare - 7 a.m. - 6 p.m. Winn-Dixie: Stores will close at 9 p.m. [Full Article...]
Heavy rain in Florida delays flights
At 5:21 the airport tweeted that its entrance roadway had been reopened, and that passengers were being allowed back into terminals, though flights had not resumed. According to the National Weather Service, almost 4 and a half inches of rain fell in just one hour at the airport Sunday night, almost setting the record for the highest one-hour total at that site. [Full Article...]
Man implants Tesla key into hand to unlock auto with 1 swipe
Simply speaking, he has different kinds of computer chips implanted in his skin that lets him do different things. Another in her right hand is a near-field communication chip that allows her to unlock her phone or share contact information. [Full Article...]
Fantasy sports firm DraftKings to go public through 'reverse merger'
The online-gaming giant known for its sports-betting platform has agreed to a business combination with Diamond Eagle Acquisition Corp, a special objective acquisition company, and SBTech, a sports betting and gaming technologies provider. Diamond Eagle shares were up about 11 percent in premarket trading at $11.75 as of 9:15 a.m. DraftKings said it will reincorporate in Nevada but remain headqu... [Full Article...]
Oil prices fall but set for third weekly rise
Progress in the trade dispute between the world's two biggest oil consumers has raised expectations of higher energy demand next year. The Chinese government on Thursday announced a list of import tariff exemptions for six oil and chemical products from the United States, days after both sides said an interim trade deal is set to be signed in January. [Full Article...]
Several people injured in Parramatta Westfield Christmas giveaway crowd crush
The giveaway led to shoppers being crushed. Westfield had been promoting the balloon drop as part of a 33-hour, non-stop shop. Balloons were filled with gifts cards and other prizes and dropped at the shopping centre in Sydney's west shortly after midnight. [Full Article...]