Feb 23 (Reuters) – Berkshire Hathaway Inc’s prospects for an “an elephant-sized acquisition” are “not good,” because “prices are sky-high…
Category: Economy and Policy
Economic trends, analysis, and policy discussions that impact businesses and industries in the Southern United States. This section may provide in-depth articles and reports on topics such as regional economic growth, business regulations, tax policies, and the influence of state and federal legislation on local markets. It could also cover issues like labor markets, trade policies, infrastructure developments, and government initiatives designed to stimulate economic activity in the South. Additionally, this section might feature expert opinions, interviews with policymakers, and case studies of how businesses are adapting to changing economic conditions. The goal is to provide valuable insights for business leaders, investors, and policymakers seeking to understand and navigate the economic and policy landscape in the region.
Trump's North Korea envoy Biegun: a capable man in an impossible job?
Days before a second U.S.-North Korea summit, much rests on the shoulders of a former auto executive trying to find…
Ban on Uber Lifted
Egypt’s top administrative court on Saturday lifted a ban on operations by ride-hailing companies Uber and Careem, which have faced…
Trump inclined to extend China trade
President Donald Trump said on Friday there was “a very good chance” the United States would strike a deal with…
Microsoft workers demand it drop Army contract
Some Microsoft Corp employees on Friday demanded that the company cancel a $480 million hardware contract to supply the U.S.…
UPDATE 1-Mexico's Pemex crude output lowest since records began
FILE PHOTO: An aerial view of Pemex’s storage and distribution terminal on the outskirts of Mexico City, Mexico February 1,…
INSIGHT-The battle for Citgo: How Venezuela's opposition leaders seized control
(Reuters) – Asdrubal Chavez, chief executive of Houston-based Citgo Petroleum Corp, boarded the Venezuelan-owned firm’s corporate jet in Caracas on…
Probe into Facebook access to data
New York Governor Andrew Cuomo on Friday ordered two state agencies to investigate a media report that Facebook Inc may…
Investor demands could push out more U.S. shale oil executives
Weak returns at U.S. shale producers could cost more executives their jobs and lead to increasing battles with activist investors,…
UPDATE 1-NASA clears SpaceX test flight to space station
FILE PHOTO: The SpaceX headquarters is shown in Hawthorne, California, U.S. September 19, 2018. REUTERS/Mike Blake CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. (Reuters)…