Iris Barker
Management
CEO of The Blackstone Group earns $800 mln in a year
CEO of Blackstone investment company, Stephen Allen Schwarzman, earned at least $ 800 million last year. This is one of the biggest awards received by a head of a publicโฆ
Published on March 5, 2018
By Iris Barker
World & Politics
10 best countries for freelancers
As technologies are developing, people are increasingly thinking about working exclusively for themselves. Freelancers work in a variety of areas, and this allows them to regulate the pace and volumeโฆ
Published on March 2, 2018
By Iris Barker
Economics
Trump introduces new steel and aluminum duties
Trump called the competition from foreign companies "shameful". Now importers will have to pay a duty of 25 percent, and importers of aluminum - 10 percent.
Published on March 2, 2018
By Iris Barker
Science & Technology
Vero: An Instagram killer?
The Vero application was launched in 2015 and did not appear in the first 1.5 thousand applications of the App Store ัั last week, but today it is the mostโฆ
Published on March 1, 2018
By Iris Barker
Business & Finance
PwC: Watchdogs are more frightening than hacker attacks
Investors and investment analysts see the main danger for business growth in cyberthreats, while the heads of the same companies are more inclined to expect trouble from governments - inโฆ
Published on March 1, 2018
By Iris Barker
Economics
Industrial production in Japan fell sharply in January
Industrial production in Japan in January showed a maximum decline in almost seven years. Retail sales in the country declined more than expected, reports Bloomberg.
Published on February 28, 2018
By Iris Barker
Economics
Jerome Powell is optimistic about the US economy
The US Federal Reserve System (FRS) will continue to adhere to the policy of a gradual rate hike, the new Congressman, Jerome Powell, promised in his first official speech toโฆ
Published on February 28, 2018
By Iris Barker
Business & Finance
Comcast intervenes in the 21st Century Fox – Walt Disney deal
The largest US cable television operator, Comcast, made a proposal to buy European media company Sky plc for $ 31 billion. Thus, the American company questioned the successful completion ofโฆ
Published on February 27, 2018
By Iris Barker
Business & Finance
American business says farewell to arms
Mass shooting on February 14 at a school in Florida led not only to a stormy public discussion and government plans to radically tighten arms law. In recent days, manyโฆ
Published on February 27, 2018
By Iris Barker
Economics
Bain & Company: Total volume of dormant capital investment reaches record level
Bain & Company has released a new report on the private equity market. The total volume of transactions increased by almost 20% compared to last year, to $ 440 billion.โฆ
Published on February 26, 2018
By Iris Barker
World & Politics
Catalan authorities refuse to greet the King of Spain
On February 25, the King of Spain, Felipe VI, visited this autonomy for the first time since the beginning of the political crisis in Catalonia. Local residents met him atโฆ
Published on February 26, 2018
By Iris Barker
Business & Finance
ICOs attracted $ 2 billion since early 2018
Since the beginning of January this year, ICO projects have managed to attract investments worth almost $ 2 billion. It is expected that the indicator can exceed the last year'sโฆ
Published on February 23, 2018
By Iris Barker
World & Politics
The cloudy future of Saudi Arabia
Soon, the Crown Prince of Saudi Arabia Muhammad bin Salman will head the delegation to America in hope to raise a large volume of US investment in the high-tech sphereโฆ
Published on February 23, 2018
By Iris Barker
Economics
The economy of Mexico is getting rid of dependence on the US
The European Union and the negotiators from Mexico have concluded the ninth round of talks on the modernization of the 20-year free trade agreement, Reuters reports.
Published on February 22, 2018
By Iris Barker
Management
Elon Musk: A charlatan or a genius?
The scene of the takeoff of a giant rocket in a fireball, the soft landing of vertically landing rocket boosters, and finally the pictures of a Tesla sports car hoveringโฆ
Published on February 22, 2018
By Iris Barker
Economics
McKinsey: Productivity will grow in the US and Europe
The era of inert productivity growth may be coming to an end in the US and Europe. This conclusion is contained in the report of the research division of theโฆ
Published on February 21, 2018
By Iris Barker
Economics
US, Australia, India, Japan are looking for an alternative to the Chinese One Belt One Road
Australia, the United States, India and Japan are discussing creation of an international infrastructure project that can become an alternative to the Chinese One Belt One Road Initiative. The Australianโฆ
Published on February 21, 2018
By Iris Barker
Business & Finance
The US authorities to tighten control over crypto-currencies
The US authorities, alarmed by the global rush around bitcoin and other crypto currencies, are preparing to consider new rules. Their introduction will lead to tightening of federal control overโฆ
Published on February 20, 2018
By Iris Barker
Economics
Investors are optimistic about Germany’s prospects
The state of the German economy is expected to improve in the next six months, Reuters reports citing a poll that showed a generally upbeat outlook, despite a slight deteriorationโฆ
Published on February 20, 2018
By Iris Barker
Economics
Reuters: Sentiment of Japanese manufacturers worsened
The moods of Japanese industrial producers has deteriorated significantly in February compared to January, the Reuters Tankan survey showed, indicating that the strong yen and global turmoil in the marketsโฆ
Published on February 19, 2018
By Iris Barker
Business & Finance
How the popularity of mining became a trap for NVIDIA and AMD
Crypto currencies have been rising during the lasy year, and so did the capital of most investors. The year 2018 started a little differently - in a month of correction,โฆ
Published on February 19, 2018
By Iris Barker
Economics
Portugal pulls through crisis
According to the latest estimates, Portugal's economy grew by 2.7% last year, the Statistical Office of the country said.
Published on February 16, 2018
By Iris Barker
Economics
SEC blocks the sale of the Chicago Stock Exchange
The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) blocked a deal to sell the Chicago Stock Exchange (CHX) to a group led by Chinese investors, Reuters reports.
Published on February 16, 2018
By Iris Barker
Business & Finance
Warren Buffett invests in pharmaceutics
American billionaire investor Warren Buffett invested $ 360 million in the purchase of shares in the Israeli pharmaceutical company Teva, which caused a revival in the stock market. Tevaโs sharesโฆ
Published on February 15, 2018
By Iris Barker
World & Politics
13 countries with the best healthcare system
The London-based research institute The Legatum Institute published its annual, already 11th, index of prosperity, in which the most prosperous countries in the world were named.The experts compared the countriesโฆ
Published on February 15, 2018
By Iris Barker
Business & Finance
Toshiba forecasts first profit in four years
The Japanese industrial conglomerate Toshiba predicts the first profit for four years. As a result of the current fiscal year (to be completed in late March), the company expects aโฆ
Published on February 14, 2018
By Iris Barker
Business & Finance
Credit Suisse suffered a loss for the third consecutive year
Swiss bank Credit Suisse recorded an annual loss for the third consecutive year and reported write-offs in the fourth quarter of 2017 in connection with the tax reform in theโฆ
Published on February 14, 2018
By Iris Barker
Business & Finance
Sales of BMW grew by 3.8% in January
Sales of the BMW Group increased in January by 3.8%, which was facilitated by the appearance of new and updated old car models.
Published on February 13, 2018
By Iris Barker
Economics
IEA: The US is getting ready to become the leader in oil production
The International Energy Agency (IEA) said that the US is preparing to become the world's largest oil producer in 2019. The increase in production at shale deposits compensates for aโฆ
Published on February 13, 2018
By Iris Barker
Business & Finance
Amazon forks out $ 90 million for chips of a camera system manufacturer
Last December, Amazon announced purchase of Blink company. It specializes in the development of wireless surveillance cameras and smart doorbells, through which home owners can see in real time whoโฆ
Published on February 12, 2018
By Iris Barker
Economics
Andy Haldane: Bank of England will raise the rates carefully
The Bank of England will have to raise interest rates again to fight inflation. However, the regulator is not going to act aggressively, the chief economist of the central bankโฆ
Published on February 12, 2018
By Iris Barker
Business & Finance
Japan to inspect 32 cryptocurrency exchanges
The Financial Services Agency of Japan (FSA) plans to check 32 local crypto-exchange exchanges. In particular, the exchanges will be checked to ensure the safety of users' funds, reports Reuters.
Published on February 8, 2018
By Iris Barker
World & Politics
France is coming closer to Iran
France will continue to encourage its companies to develop their business more actively in Iran. This is happening despite the uncertainty surrounding the 2015 nuclear deal, which put the worldโฆ
Published on February 8, 2018
By Iris Barker
World & Politics
Yet another serious political risk for Europe: Italian elections coming soon
The campaign for parliamentary elections is gaining momentum In Italy. Today, the website of the Ministry of Internal Affairs of the country should publish lists of candidates for getting intoโฆ
Published on February 8, 2018
By Iris Barker
Economics
The EU may restrict Britain’s access to a single market
The European Union wants to be able to restrict access to the UK for a single market during the transitional period after Brexit, Reuters reports citing an official document.
Published on February 7, 2018
By Iris Barker
Economics
China forces companies to reduce debt
Politicians and watchdogs in China are working together to get rid of the debt bomb. However, they do not resort to significant increases in interest rates, so as not toโฆ
Published on February 7, 2018
By Iris Barker
World & Politics
Germany on the brink of political chaos
The Germans do not understand why there is no new government in Germany, while there has been almost 4 months after the election. The problem is that German Chancellor Angelaโฆ
Published on February 6, 2018
By Iris Barker
Economics
Bloomberg: EM stocks can shelter investors from the market turmoil
Stocks of emerging markets can be one of the most reliable shelters from the turmoil in the markets, writes Bloomberg.
Published on February 6, 2018
By Iris Barker
Economics
Reuters: China will report a steady growth in January
This week, China is expected to announce a steady growth in January amid mild inflation and growth in bank lending. However, the celebration of the lunar New Year will makeโฆ
Published on February 5, 2018
By Iris Barker
Business & Finance
The biggest disappointment of cryptoinvestors
The Ripple network's crypto currency (XRP token) is apparently be the greatest disappointment for investors, says CoinDesk.
Published on February 5, 2018
By Iris Barker
Business & Finance
eBay changes PayPal for Adyen
PayPal has been the main eBay payment service for 15 years. Now it will be replaced by the Dutch service Adyen. PayPal will still remain one of the payment methodsโฆ
Published on February 2, 2018
By Iris Barker
World & Politics
The second day of mass strikes starts in Germany
Industry workers in Germany started the second day of 24-hour strikes due to salary issues and working hours, which affected many companies, including Volkswagen and Ford.
Published on February 1, 2018
By Iris Barker
Business & Finance
10 most expensive brands in the world
Brand Finance compiled its annual rating of the most expensive brands in the world. The brand value is calculated by estimating future possible incomes, like if the company did notโฆ
Published on February 1, 2018
By Iris Barker
Economics
Koichi Hamada: Bank of Japan needs to support abenomics
The next head of the Bank of Japan should support the ultra-soft policy of the central bank, which is a key part of the abenomics, economic adviser to Japanese Primeโฆ
Published on January 31, 2018
By Iris Barker
Business & Finance
Amazon, Berkshire Hathaway, JPMorgan to create a new healthcare giant
Online retailer Amazon, Warren Buffettโs Holding Berkshire Hathaway and JPMorgan Bank will join together to create a new company in the healthcare sector. The parties made their public decision inโฆ
Published on January 31, 2018
By Iris Barker
Business & Finance
Hackers stole $ 150,000 from investors of Experty’s ICO
A few days before the start of ICO of Experty project, hackers stole $ 150 thousand from potential investors, reports Finance Magnates.
Published on January 30, 2018
By Iris Barker
Business & Finance
Volkswagen’s Head: animal tests are unacceptable
Volkswagen CEO Matthias Mรผller said he was "stunned" by reports that the automaker had sponsored tests in which monkeys and people were exposed to toxic diesel emissions, Reuters reports.
Published on January 30, 2018
By Iris Barker
World & Politics
Brexit will lead to higher energy prices in Britain
The decision by the UK to withdraw from the European Union could lead to higher energy prices and a shortage of energy resources if the country fails to achieve acceptableโฆ
Published on January 29, 2018
By Iris Barker
Business & Finance
Sanofi buys Belgium’s Ablynx for โฌ 3.9 billion
The deal is another sign of M&A activity in the global biotech sector. Earlier, Ablynx rejected a purchase offer for โฌ 2.6 billion from the Danish Novo Nordisk.
Published on January 29, 2018
By Iris Barker
World & Politics
China aims at Arctic
China intends to extend its New Silk Route project to the Arctic territory for the development of new navigable routes, which appeared as a result of global warming, Reuters writes.
Published on January 26, 2018
By Iris Barker
