Global Economy
Talk to Yourself First Before Chatting With a Boss With Whom You Disagree
It goes without saying that executives and employees alike don't always agree with their bosses, a reality that can lead to anger and resentment. A new blog posting suggests employees should talk to ...
New British PM Johnson Pledges Brexit ‘No Matter What’
Prime Minister Boris Johnson promised on Tuesday to lead Britain out of the European Union on Oct. 31 "no matter what" as sterling tumbled and Ireland warned that the bloc would not be renegotiating ...
J&J Fights to Keep Lawsuit in Play Designed to Force Baby Powder Cancer Warning
Johnson & Johnson wants its day in court to fight a lawsuit intended to force it to put a cancer warning on the company's Baby Powder. So, it's urging a judge not to let a law firm that's been ...
U.S. Judge Slashes $2B Roundup Verdict Against Bayer to $86M
A California judge on Thursday reduced a $2 billion jury verdict, slashing the award for a couple who blamed Bayer AG's glyphosate-based weed killer, Roundup, for their cancer to $86.7 million. ...
Increasing Fears of No-Deal Brexit Lead to Pound Tumble
The pound and gilt yields slid to multi-year lows as U.K. Prime Minister Boris Johnson stepped up preparations for a no-deal Brexit with just about three months left until the nation exits the ...
AIG’s Waldner Named as Insurer’s First-Ever Chief Sustainability Officer
A veteran American International Group executive has been named its first-ever Chief Sustainability Officer. In this role, Jennifer Waldner will be tasked with leading the development and ...
Argo Group Warns Q2 Earnings Will Take a Hit
Argo Group International Holdings Ltd. is warning that its results for its 2019 second quarter will take a hit due to losses affecting operations in London, Europe and Bermuda. Issues at play ...
GM’s Self-Driving Unit Delays Robotaxi Rollout Plans
General Motors Co.'s self-driving unit is backing off plans to deploy robotaxis by the end of this year, the latest indication of how auto and tech companies are struggling with the challenges of ...