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Google executives hint that AR glasses are poised for a comeback
GOOGLE Glass — the augmented-reality headset that flopped with consumers a decade ago — is poised for a revival, thanks to artificial intelligence. Alphabet’s Google has struggled for years to...
McDonald’s sells US$1 billion of bonds as debt set to mature
MCDONALD’S sold US$1 billion of bonds on Tuesday (May 14) that may help the fast-food giant refinance debt due in the coming months. The company is issuing US$500 million...
US says Boeing breached 2021 deferred prosecution 737 MAX agreement
The US Justice Department said late on Tuesday that Boeing had breached its obligations in a 2021 agreement that shielded the planemaker from criminal prosecution over fatal 737 MAX crashes in...
US says Boeing can be prosecuted for 737 MAX crashes
THE US Justice Department on Tuesday said Boeing can be prosecuted for two subsequent 737 Max crashes that killed 346 people approximately five years ago.Boeing breached obligations under an...
Europe: Shares close at record high; Delivery Hero soars
EUROPEAN shares closed at a record high on Tuesday, with German’s Delivery Hero notching its biggest jump on record on the sale of its Taiwan foodpanda business, while the outlook...
Japan’s megabanks, PE market see greater interest from investors amid stock boom
MORE investors interested in the Japan market are eyeing the private equity market and “megabanks”, which are likely to see gains in light of recent regulatory reforms in the...
Anglo American explores De Beers IPO as part of break-up, sources say
Anglo American is exploring an initial public offering of its diamond business De Beers, two people familiar with the matter told Reuters on Tuesday (May 14), with London the...
India’s Bharti Airtel posts Q4 revenue miss on currency devaluation in Africa
INDIAN telecom operator Bharti Airtel reported fourth-quarter revenue below expectations on Tuesday (May 14), hurt by currency devaluation in Africa.
India’s second-ranked telecom carrier by subscribers said consolidated revenue from...
