Amazon is heading into the final stretch of a union push in Bessemer, Alabama, with a sizeable lead over labor organizers. With nearly half the ballots counted Thursday night, 1,100 warehouse workers had rejected the union while 463 voted in favor of it. The count […] FILE PHOTO: The logo of Swiss bank Credit Suisse is seen at its headquarters in Zurich, Switzerland March 24, 2021. REUTERS/Arnd Wiegmann//File Photo/File PhotoZURICH (Reuters) – The head of Switzerland’s financial regulator FINMA questioned Credit Suisse over risks in its dealings with now-insolvent finance firm […] SINGAPORE – Technology is the future so investing in tech companies is proving a winning strategy for finance professional Michael Cowans. Mr Cowans, 46, believes companies like those in fintech, digital payments and even “green tech” will continue to grow, a belief that colours his […] The Government is extending its loan facility to Air New Zealand by $600 million but at the same time giving the airline a frank and detailed reminder of what’s expected from it. Taxpayer backstop loans to the airline now total $1.5 billion and shareholding minister […] Spending on information technology will rebound this year after a dip in 2020 – and grow strongly in 2022, Gartner says. The market research firm says total IT spending in New Zealand dipped 1.6 per cent to $12.5 billion in 2020. Read More The major […] Most airlines have struggled during the coronavirus pandemic, but two newbies are bravely planning to enter the US market in the coming months. Avelo Airlines announced on Thursday that it will start flying later in April to 11 destinations from its hub in Burbank, California. […] WASHINGTON — The number of Americans applying for unemployment benefits rose last week to 744,000, signaling that many employers are still cutting jobs even as more people are vaccinated against COVID-19, consumers gain confidence and the government distributes aid throughout the economy. The Labor Department […] (Reuters) – Futures tracking the Nasdaq jumped about 1% on Thursday, as tech-related stocks climbed ahead of weekly jobless claims data, while reassurance that the Federal Reserve will maintain its ultra dovish stance for a longer period supported sentiment.FILE PHOTO: People are seen on Wall […] ASOS, the online fashion retailer, has reported a 275% leap in half-year profits as it benefits from coronavirus restrictions that have hammered high street rivals. The company, which snapped up the Topshop, Topman, Miss Selfridge and HIIT brands earlier this year following the collapse of […] Boston-based Fidelity Investments announced Wednesday that it plans to hire for 375 new jobs in Colorado, part of a larger push by the financial services giant to add 4,000 jobs nationally, including 1,000 at remote locations. “Continuing to grow Fidelity Investments’ Colorado team and expanding […]
Amazon union organizers deflated as vote tilts against them
Swiss watchdog asked Credit Suisse on Greensill risks: SonntagsZeitung
Me and My Money: Investing in tech companies with an eye on the future
Government’s $600m loan expansion to Air New Zealand comes with a warning
NZ tech spending during the pandemic – and the forecast for next year
Two new airlines – Avelo and Breeze – prepare to fly travel-hungry Americans
U.S. jobless claims up to 744K as virus still forces layoffs
Nasdaq futures gain 1% ahead of weekly jobless claims data
COVID-19: ASOS profits leap 275% as pandemic restrictions drive fashion sales online
Fidelity Investments on a hiring spree, with 375 new jobs slated for Colorado
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