Author Archives: Syndicated Content
U.S. Labor Board says evidence presented by union in Amazon vote ‘could be grounds for overturning election’
WASHINGTON (Reuters) - The National Labor Relations Board on Wednesday said evidence submitted by the Retail Wholesale and Department Store union "could be grounds for overturning" Amazon.com Inc's un...
Apr 28, 2021
Ford posts profit, says chip shortage to slash second-quarter output by 50%, or 1.1 million units
(Reuters) - Ford Motor Co on Wednesday reported a strong quarterly profit, but warned that the global semiconductor chip shortage will slash production in the second quarter by 50%, or 1.1 million uni...
Apr 28, 2021
Turkish Cypriots offer two-state plan at U.N. talks, dismissed by Greek Cypriots
GENEVA (Reuters) - The Turkish Cypriot delegation to U.N.-sponsored talks proposed a two-state solution for Cyprus on Wednesday to end the conflict with Greek Cypriots and put the island's two communi...
Apr 28, 2021
EBay forecasts current-quarter profit below estimates, shares fall
(Reuters) -EBay Inc on Wednesday forecast current-quarter profit below Wall Street estimates as it faces fierce competition from the likes of larger rival Amazon.com Inc for a share of the pandemic-le...
Apr 28, 2021
Facebook quarterly revenue beats expectations
(Reuters) - Facebook Inc beat market expectations for quarterly revenue on Wednesday, powered by higher ad spending by businesses during a pandemic-induced surge in online traffic. Total revenue, whic...
Apr 28, 2021
Braves to go full capacity at Truist Park on May 7
The Atlanta Braves announced Wednesday they will forgo capacity restrictions at Truist Park and will sell tickets for all seats beginning with their May 7 home game against the Philadelphia Phillies. ...
Apr 28, 2021
Qualcomm sees revenue, profits above estimates; says supply chain is improving
By Stephen Nellis and Chavi Mehta (Reuters) -Qualcomm Inc on Wednesday forecast current quarter sales and adjusted profits above Wall Street estimates, with executives saying they see supply constrain...
Apr 28, 2021
Placental infection may be more likely early in pregnancy; COVID-19 may cause heart failure in some patients
By Nancy Lapid (Reuters) - The following is a roundup of some of the latest scientific studies on the novel coronavirus and efforts to find treatments and vaccines for COVID-19, the illness caused by ...
Apr 28, 2021
Coca-Cola the latest global brand to ‘Adopt a Park’ in Brazil rainforest
By Jake Spring BRASILIA (Reuters) - Coca-Cola Co on Wednesday agreed to sponsor a protected reserve in the Amazon rainforest, joining beer maker Heineken and a growing list of global corporations sign...
Apr 28, 2021
U.S. judge declines to dismiss Amazon allegations Trump interfered in JEDI contract
WASHINGTON (Reuters) - A judge on the Court of Federal Claims on Wednesday issued a sealed decision denying requests by the U.S. Justice Department and Microsoft Corp to dismiss Amazon.com's allegatio...
Apr 28, 2021
