21 December 2018, Friday NewsLatest News On 21 December 2018, Friday Biotech swoon adds to Nasdaq's pain as bear market looms ever closer2018-12-21 7:46 PM Stocks Extend Losses at End of Punishing Week2018-12-21 7:34 PM As FAANG stocks falter, fund managers make bets on survivors2018-12-21 6:55 PM Facebook says preferential data access was with user permission | IOL Business Report2018-12-21 6:55 PM One year after the tax cuts, the market is worse and the economy is a mixed bag2018-12-21 6:53 PM What a government shutdown could mean for stock market2018-12-21 6:36 PM Bond market 'recession' gauge falters outside United States2018-12-21 6:15 PM Fire Guts Property Worth Millions In Nasarawa Market • Channels Television2018-12-21 5:48 PM FTSE rises slightly thanks to mining stocks2018-12-21 5:45 PM Business Insider ranks the 11 best movies of 20182018-12-21 5:43 PM Presidents play with fire when they brag about the stock market2018-12-21 5:40 PM Mboweni confident economic policy meeting will yield positive results - SABC News - Breaking news, special reports, world, business, sport coverage of all South African current events. Africa's news leader.2018-12-21 5:39 PM U.S. stocks bounce up and down as a turbulent week unnerves investors2018-12-21 5:29 PM Amazon's market cap drops below $700 billion to put it in 4th place, behind Alphabet2018-12-21 5:06 PM Music market heist: how SA’s black musicians are ‘scammed’2018-12-21 5:00 PM UN Council set to vote on Yemen observers - SABC News - Breaking news, special reports, world, business, sport coverage of all South African current events. Africa's news leader.2018-12-21 4:56 PM Generic drugs are America's solution to high branded drug prices. But recent events suggest the market's not working2018-12-21 4:56 PM Finance Department projects federal deficits until 20402018-12-21 4:51 PM BoC survey finds business sentiment down slightly, but remains positive2018-12-21 4:50 PM Cash-strapped Britons keep spending but firms cut investment2018-12-21 4:46 PM Mystery foreign company continues court battle over possible Mueller subpoena2018-12-21 4:34 PM #RandReport: Rand on course for weekly gains, stocks up2018-12-21 4:26 PM End year traffic peak at Beitbridge border post - SABC News - Breaking news, special reports, world, business, sport coverage of all South African current events. Africa's news leader.2018-12-21 4:25 PM Merry Christmas Canada — It will be 22 years before Ottawa balances the budget, finance department reveals2018-12-21 4:22 PM 5 ways to maintain a balanced lifestyle when travelling for business2018-12-21 4:22 PM A longer-stay hotel is the best choice for your next business trip — here are 5 reasons why2018-12-21 4:20 PM Delta's CEO just reignited the nastiest feud in the airline industry by accusing Qatar Airways of violating a deal with Trump administration2018-12-21 4:15 PM A government shutdown typically doesn't hurt the stock market, history shows2018-12-21 4:15 PM Stocks turn negative as week-long rout continues2018-12-21 4:10 PM Finance Department predicts federal budget will be balanced by 20402018-12-21 4:07 PM Nike expected to win back market share, stock surges 8%2018-12-21 4:07 PM Google's hardware business is finally shaping up, says RBC2018-12-21 4:06 PM SABC board nominations deadline lapses - SABC News - Breaking news, special reports, world, business, sport coverage of all South African current events. Africa's news leader.2018-12-21 3:48 PM Nike, Already World's Largest Sneaker Maker, Proves It's Still A Growth Company2018-12-21 3:45 PM Nigeria's oil, gas earnings slumped to $17.05bn in 2016, lowest in 10 years – NEITI – Daily Trust2018-12-21 3:31 PM SA considers setting up council of economic advisers | IOL Business Report2018-12-21 3:16 PM MARKET WRAP: Rand ends week almost where it started after rollercoaster ride2018-12-21 3:14 PM Wall Street rises in volatile trading led by defensive stocks2018-12-21 3:08 PM FA appoints Reed as Technical Director - SABC News - Breaking news, special reports, world, business, sport coverage of all South African current events. Africa's news leader.2018-12-21 3:04 PM B.C. cities join global movement asking oil companies for climate change costs2018-12-21 2:59 PM Volatility ravaged the stock market this year. Here's what that was like for first-time investors.2018-12-21 2:56 PM Global trade is the biggest question mark hanging over Canada’s corporate bond market next year2018-12-21 2:54 PM Special sitting for NCOP in January to debate Electoral Laws Bill - SABC News - Breaking news, special reports, world, business, sport coverage of all South African current events. Africa's news leader.2018-12-21 2:46 PM U.S. third-quarter growth trimmed; business spending slowing2018-12-21 2:45 PM Exit by Mattis ‘will amplify market uncertainty’ | CNN’s Wolf Blitzer tells Stephen Miller to ‘calm down’ in heated exchange over wall funding2018-12-21 2:43 PM Elon Musk took Gayle King for a drive in his Boring Company tunnel, and she looked terrified2018-12-21 2:40 PM Market Outlook 2019: Get ready for more investor angst in the new year2018-12-21 2:35 PM Williams says Fed is 'listening' to a plunging stock market as part of data-dependent rate policy2018-12-21 2:30 PM 'Star Citizen' Studio Gets $46 Million Investment From Billionaire Clive Calder And Son2018-12-21 2:29 PM 'The whole whiskey industry at the moment is absolutely huge,' the Irish whiskey revolution | JOE.ie2018-12-21 2:28 PM Jane Furse hospital flooded, patients evacuated - SABC News - Breaking news, special reports, world, business, sport coverage of all South African current events. Africa's news leader.2018-12-21 2:25 PM NY Fed President Williams says central bank is listening to market, but believes economy is strong2018-12-21 2:15 PM Three more people die on E Cape roads - SABC News - Breaking news, special reports, world, business, sport coverage of all South African current events. Africa's news leader.2018-12-21 2:02 PM Applebee's went from being killed by millennial diners to making the biggest comeback in the restaurant business2018-12-21 1:56 PM Volkswagen to write off Gett investment - Spiegel2018-12-21 1:50 PM Global growth worries, U.S. government shutdown threat hit stocks2018-12-21 1:50 PM US third-quarter growth trimmed; business spending slowing2018-12-21 1:47 PM A smiley-face text message about hiking the price of an old drug is at the center of a massive lawsuit being brought against nearly 20 big drug companies2018-12-21 1:45 PM Markets Right Now: Stocks are opening higher on Wall Street2018-12-21 1:43 PM One of the largest publicly traded marijuana companies says the Farm Bill provides a 'pathway' for entering the lucrative US market2018-12-21 1:43 PM U.S. stocks climb at the open but are set for the worst week in 9 months; Nike shares surge2018-12-21 1:43 PM A company that helps hedge funds and banks bust rogue employees just raised $70 million2018-12-21 1:39 PM El-Erian: Fed chief Jerome Powell is trying to break the market's central bank 'co-dependence'2018-12-21 1:24 PM South Korea target Japanese surveillance plane - SABC News - Breaking news, special reports, world, business, sport coverage of all South African current events. Africa's news leader.2018-12-21 1:14 PM Business investment falls again amid Brexit uncertainty2018-12-21 1:00 PM Cogta in Eastern Cape welcomes illegal circumcision arrests - SABC News - Breaking news, special reports, world, business, sport coverage of all South African current events. Africa's news leader.2018-12-21 12:49 PM World’s biggest hedge fund says stocks aren’t pricing in ‘near-recession’ U.S. growth next year2018-12-21 12:49 PM Temasek Polytechnic business student wins national award2018-12-21 12:47 PM Kogi Assembly commends Speaker Dogara over Ajaokuta Steel Company2018-12-21 12:44 PM Halifax Schooners to submit business analysis to the city soon2018-12-21 12:39 PM Soweto Rowing Club encourages youth to partake in rowing - SABC News - Breaking news, special reports, world, business, sport coverage of all South African current events. Africa's news leader.2018-12-21 12:26 PM William Watson: Canada’s supposed ‘market economy’ looked even more like China in 20182018-12-21 12:25 PM Mbalula to challenge Public Protector findings - SABC News - Breaking news, special reports, world, business, sport coverage of all South African current events. Africa's news leader.2018-12-21 12:24 PM Investors fleeing the market in droves as year ends in rout2018-12-21 12:14 PM FTSE 100 slips to two-year low as threat of US government shutdown adds to market's woes2018-12-21 12:10 PM Stocks making the biggest moves premarket: KMX, NKE, HPE, IBM, CPB & more2018-12-21 11:53 AM Trump administration approves Iraqi purchases of Iranian natural gas to boost U.S. oil, business deals2018-12-21 11:52 AM SoftBank's Vision Fund nearing US$1.5 billion investment in SE Asia's Grab2018-12-21 11:43 AM SABC board nomination deadline close on Friday - SABC News - Breaking news, special reports, world, business, sport coverage of all South African current events. Africa's news leader.2018-12-21 11:11 AM Stocks to break slide | Government shutdown looms | Nike jumps 8%2018-12-21 11:10 AM Edcon approves restructuring and recapitalisation plan - SABC News - Breaking news, special reports, world, business, sport coverage of all South African current events. Africa's news leader.2018-12-21 11:05 AM B.C. cities urging oil companies to help cover costs of climate change2018-12-21 11:01 AM General Sitole confident about training given to police officers - SABC News - Breaking news, special reports, world, business, sport coverage of all South African current events. Africa's news leader.2018-12-21 10:52 AM Revenue hits international pharma company with €1.6 billion tax demand2018-12-21 10:27 AM UK economy relies on stretched consumers as Brexit hits investment2018-12-21 10:25 AM 'The stock market bears are coming out of hibernation': There's been a sharp shift in the market, RBC says2018-12-21 10:02 AM U.S. Grants Iraq Sanctions Relief in Bid to Boost Business Deals2018-12-21 10:00 AM Goldman Sachs says stock-market volatility is going to spike 50% in 2019 — and it's formulated the perfect strategy to take advantage of the chaos2018-12-21 9:59 AM The music industry should be dreaming of a white Christmas2018-12-21 9:52 AM Edcon board approves structure of proposed recapitalisation plan, says Pattison | IOL Business Report2018-12-21 9:47 AM Market Halls, London SW1: 'Let them eat avocado' – restaurant review | Grace Dent2018-12-21 9:38 AM Mother loses baby after giving birth in front of clinic - SABC News - Breaking news, special reports, world, business, sport coverage of all South African current events. Africa's news leader.2018-12-21 9:31 AM Gatwick airport reopens after drone saboteur sows chaos - SABC News - Breaking news, special reports, world, business, sport coverage of all South African current events. Africa's news leader.2018-12-21 9:30 AM B.C. cities join global movement asking oil companies for climate change costs2018-12-21 9:30 AM French unrest hits business confidence, growth prospects2018-12-21 9:29 AM Accounts clerk forged cheques to embezzle $1.093m from car rental company2018-12-21 9:21 AM Mboweni colloquium to boost SA's economy - SABC News - Breaking news, special reports, world, business, sport coverage of all South African current events. Africa's news leader.2018-12-21 9:13 AM Premarket: Growth fears and U.S. government shutdown threat slam world stocks2018-12-21 9:09 AM Six bedroom house on the market for £40,000 but advert reveals hidden CATCH2018-12-21 9:08 AM Oil, populist leaders and US rates: a guide to emerging-market 2019 risks2018-12-21 9:07 AM Former car rental company clerk jailed for forging cheques, pocketing over S$1m over five years2018-12-21 9:01 AM French companies help President Macron spread holiday cheer with bonuses2018-12-21 8:57 AM SoftBank's Vision Fund nearing $1.5 billion investment in SE Asia's Grab -source2018-12-21 8:55 AM Bail denied for suspect accused of murdering Miguel Louw - SABC News - Breaking news, special reports, world, business, sport coverage of all South African current events. Africa's news leader.2018-12-21 8:50 AM Sun City prison gets surprise visit from DCS - SABC News - Breaking news, special reports, world, business, sport coverage of all South African current events. Africa's news leader.2018-12-21 8:49 AM Stocks reel as funds seek safe harbors2018-12-21 8:40 AM Biggest third quarter fall in UK business investment in nearly three years as Brexit uncertainty hits, official figures show2018-12-21 8:38 AM Emerging-market stocks and forex under pressure on subdued sentiment2018-12-21 8:36 AM SoftBank's Vision Fund nearing $1.5 billion investment in South East Asia's Grab: source2018-12-21 8:23 AM 2018 saw Zodwa Wabantu cement her place in the industry2018-12-21 8:15 AM BT Outlook 2019 Latest News & Headlines - THE BUSINESS TIMES2018-12-21 8:13 AM SA appoints new CEO for troubled state arms firm Denel - SABC News - Breaking news, special reports, world, business, sport coverage of all South African current events. Africa's news leader.2018-12-21 8:07 AM 3 Merger Deals for a Falling Stock Market2018-12-21 8:02 AM J&J loses bid to have $4.7 bln talc verdict set aside, vows to appeal - SABC News - Breaking news, special reports, world, business, sport coverage of all South African current events. Africa's news leader.2018-12-21 7:06 AM US defence chief quits as Trump pulls from Syria, Afghanistan - SABC News - Breaking news, special reports, world, business, sport coverage of all South African current events. Africa's news leader.2018-12-21 7:05 AM Smith hopes to return to 2019 international cricket - SABC News - Breaking news, special reports, world, business, sport coverage of all South African current events. Africa's news leader.2018-12-21 7:04 AM Apple to pull some iPhones in Germany as Qualcomm extends global wins - SABC News - Breaking news, special reports, world, business, sport coverage of all South African current events. Africa's news leader.2018-12-21 7:03 AM Bail bid for man charged with Miguel Louw’s murder - SABC News - Breaking news, special reports, world, business, sport coverage of all South African current events. Africa's news leader.2018-12-21 7:01 AM Stock market sell-off continues as growth fears hit confidence - business live2018-12-21 6:51 AM Wigwe: Diamond Bank to Write off NPLs Before Merger - THISDAYLIVE2018-12-21 6:44 AM The stock market’s downturn could mean a painful unwinding of the FIRE movement2018-12-21 6:38 AM DKSH to buy Auric Pacific's distribution business in Singapore, Malaysia for 160m Swiss francs2018-12-21 6:22 AM Baby Daniel's mother to seek renewal of bail - SABC News - Breaking news, special reports, world, business, sport coverage of all South African current events. Africa's news leader.2018-12-21 6:19 AM Goldman should pay Malaysia US$7.5b for 1MDB fiasco, finance minister says2018-12-21 6:18 AM Asian stocks slide as investors flee to safety of yen and bonds2018-12-21 6:15 AM JPMorgan outlines three reasons to buy Asia stocks2018-12-21 6:11 AM Business Day’s top 10 Life reads of 20182018-12-21 6:00 AM European stocks seen lower amid fragile market mood2018-12-21 5:49 AM Asian stocks sink for 2nd day after Wall Street slide2018-12-21 5:40 AM Japan finance minister Aso: must closely watch market moves2018-12-21 5:40 AM Ramokoka residents pleased at appointment of Administrator - SABC News - Breaking news, special reports, world, business, sport coverage of all South African current events. Africa's news leader.2018-12-21 5:32 AM 2018 an eventful international football year - SABC News - Breaking news, special reports, world, business, sport coverage of all South African current events. Africa's news leader.2018-12-21 5:25 AM Former CWT Logistics employee charged for corruption, cheating involving wife's company2018-12-21 5:17 AM Goldman should pay Malaysia US$7.5b for 1MDB fiasco, finance minister says | Malay Mail2018-12-21 5:07 AM As Walmart takes on China's booming delivery market, it's going for a smaller store2018-12-21 5:00 AM The Fed’s Powell prevented a stock market crash by throwing red meat to the bears2018-12-21 4:51 AM Asia stocks underwater as funds seek safe harbors2018-12-21 4:45 AM Meet the tea makers of Sekhukhune who honour traditions while building a modern business2018-12-21 4:35 AM Singapore stocks: STI resumes Friday afternoon at 3,046.54, down 0.1%2018-12-21 4:15 AM Ashley Graham calls for inclusivity in the beauty industry | IOL2018-12-21 4:03 AM Movie maker Harvey Weinstein loses bid to dismiss criminal case - SABC News - Breaking news, special reports, world, business, sport coverage of all South African current events. Africa's news leader.2018-12-21 3:49 AM China denies 'slanderous' economic espionage charges from US, allies - SABC News - Breaking news, special reports, world, business, sport coverage of all South African current events. Africa's news leader.2018-12-21 3:48 AM U.S. Charges China Intelligence Officers Over Hacking Companies and Agencies2018-12-21 3:15 AM US likely to end air war against Islamic State in Syria - SABC News - Breaking news, special reports, world, business, sport coverage of all South African current events. Africa's news leader.2018-12-21 3:06 AM 767 people died on SA roads, up by 16% - SABC News - Breaking news, special reports, world, business, sport coverage of all South African current events. Africa's news leader.2018-12-21 3:05 AM Okorocha: it will take God to market Uzodinma - The Nation Nigeria2018-12-21 2:21 AM Further falls expected in Australian housing market | Sky News Australia2018-12-21 2:00 AM ‘Access Bank Has Enough Financial Capacity To Commensurate Diamond Bank Merger’2018-12-21 1:59 AM CBN okays Access, Diamond merger - The Nation Nigeria2018-12-21 1:58 AM Stocks Market: Buying Interest In Dangote Cement, Dangote Sugar, 15 Others Upturns Performance2018-12-21 1:56 AM A floral foam company is paying its workers average holiday bonuses of $14,0002018-12-21 1:50 AM Traders to Wike: Scrap Mile 1 market mgt c’ttee, get our 2019 support - Vanguard News Nigeria2018-12-21 1:47 AM Lokpobiri Lauds IFAD Over $500m Agric Investment2018-12-21 1:41 AM Singaporeans' earnings up, progress on bread-and-butter issues: Report2018-12-21 1:30 AM Billionaire Leon Cooperman on why Google is better than cash in this market2018-12-21 1:19 AM Global banks chase Asia techs transaction business, as trade war rumbles2018-12-21 1:17 AM Australian company says it could solve Gatwick Airport's drone crisis2018-12-21 1:00 AM Hong Kong, Shanghai: Stocks down at the open on Friday2018-12-21 12:54 AM Asian stocks shunned as investors flee for safety2018-12-21 12:53 AM Asia stocks shunned as investors flee for safety2018-12-21 12:45 AM The Best Countries For Business 2019: U.K. On Top, U.S. Down2018-12-21 12:41 AM The new Ford F-150 will allegedly beat the 2020 Bronco to market2018-12-21 12:09 AM Unregulated 'bank transfer helpers' may soon be out of business2018-12-21 12:00 AM Stocks to watch: Hwa Hong, Foreland Fibretech, Goodland, Keppel Corp, AsiaPhos2018-12-21 12:00 AM Asia stocks shunned as investors flee for safety2018-12-20 11:53 PM Nasdaq dips into bear market territory as slow growth prospects weigh on tech stocks2018-12-20 11:50 PM Hwa Hong takes 71% stake in £18.5 million acquisition of freehold office building in London2018-12-20 11:48 PM Campbell Soup names industry veteran Mark Clouse as new CEO2018-12-20 11:39 PM Nasdaq drop leaves it just shy of bear market2018-12-20 11:30 PM Tokyo: Stocks open lower on worries over US budget, growth2018-12-20 11:26 PM China has some companies worried. Not Nike2018-12-20 11:17 PM China's stocks are set for a rocky start to 20192018-12-20 11:16 PM Cramer Remix: This market is being too picky2018-12-20 11:06 PM Cramer's lightning round: These cybersecurity stocks are the ones to own in this market2018-12-20 11:04 PM CEO of Boehner-backed cannabis company sees bill paving way for legalization being passed in 20192018-12-20 10:59 PM Australian stocks see gains despite Wall Street turmoil2018-12-20 10:50 PM 'Star Citizen' Studio Gets $46 Million Investment From Billionaire Clive Calder And Son2018-12-20 10:30 PM Apple’s ‘death cross’ is first in 3 years, and the last for FAANG stocks2018-12-20 10:12 PM Edibles draft rules garner mixed reaction from pot industry2018-12-20 10:12 PM A new rule requires GMO products to be labeled by 2022, and some food companies are rejoicing2018-12-20 10:03 PM Succeeding as a hawker: Industry veterans say conditions are challenging but not impossible2018-12-20 10:01 PM NTUC Enterprise gets nod for acquisition of Kopitiam2018-12-20 10:00 PM The new F-150 will allegedly to beat the Bronco to market2018-12-20 9:50 PM Russian Operation Targeted U.S. Business Owners2018-12-20 9:45 PM Priceline CEO: The travel industry is thriving2018-12-20 9:36 PM Chase is offering a big 80,000-point bonus on its best small business credit card right now2018-12-20 9:31 PM Nissan to lay off 1,000 Mexican workers, cites market challenges2018-12-20 9:29 PM Dow sinks below 23,000; Nasdaq flirts with a bear market; Oil in free fall2018-12-20 9:16 PM 4 Mega-Trends Ahead For The Luxury Market In 2019: Expect Turmoil And Slowing Sales2018-12-20 9:15 PM Nasdaq drop leaves it just shy of bear market2018-12-20 9:13 PM 18 gift memberships that make great last-minute gifts — from Amazon Prime to Thrive Market2018-12-20 9:10 PM Potty parity: Study suggests adding more women’s washrooms can boost business2018-12-20 9:04 PM Stock market woes raise a nagging fear: Is a recession near?2018-12-20 8:58 PM Treasury chief calls market reaction to Fed 'overblown'2018-12-20 8:46 PM ‘Just Unbearable.’ Booming Job Market Can’t Fill the Retirement Shortfall2018-12-20 8:45 PM Canada's Canopy Growth to enter US market after farm bill gives pathway to legal hemp growing2018-12-20 8:43 PM Review: Second Act proves J. Lo is still a one-woman industry to be reckoned with2018-12-20 8:39 PM Nike crushes earnings expectations, helped by strong online sales, shares surge2018-12-20 8:30 PM A Big Tobacco company takes a stake in Big Vape. That worries people2018-12-20 8:22 PM U.S. Charges Two Chinese Nationals With Hacks Of 45 Tech Companies And Government Departments2018-12-20 8:21 PM