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Citigroup Profits Jump in Q4 2015 after Big Fall in Legal Costs

Citigroup’s Q4 2015 profits jumped compared with a year earlier, helped by a big fall in legal costs. The bank…

8 years ago

Europe Car Sales Reach 14.2 Million in 2015

European auto sales rose 9.2% in 2015 reaching 14.2 million vehicles. However, it still remained below levels prior to the…

8 years ago

Merck Settles Vioxx Lawsuit for $830 Million

Merck has agreed to settle a lawsuit with investors related to statements the company made about the safety of its…

8 years ago

Taiwan Elections 2016: Tsai Ing-wen Becomes First Female President

Tsai Ing-wen has become Taiwan's first female president after winning the island's election on January 16. The 59-year-old leads the…

8 years ago

Venezuela Declares 60-Day Economic Emergency

Venezuela has declared a 60-day economic emergency as the country deals with its worsening crisis. President Nicolas Maduro will govern…

8 years ago

Walmart to Close 269 Stores Globally

Walmart has announced it will close 269 stores globally as it struggles to compete with online retailers like Amazon. The…

8 years ago

Republican Debate 2016: Donald Trump Attacks Ted Cruz over Canada Birth

Donald Trump has attacked Ted Cruz over his birth in Canada in the latest Republican debate for White House hopefuls.…

8 years ago

Jimmy Morales Inauguration: Former Comedian Sworn in as Guatemala’s New President

Former comedian Jimmy Morales has been inaugurated as Guatemala's new president. Jimmy Morales was elected in October after huge anti-corruption…

8 years ago

Is Foreign Currency Trading Online Really Worth It?

Trading online is just one of the many investment strategies that people employ in order to make more money. It's…

8 years ago

Japan Stock Market Closes Down after Wall Street Sell-Off

Japanese shares have tumbled after a heavy sell-off on Wall Street added to nervousness among investors. Nikkei 225 index fell…

8 years ago