Business

July 8, 2026

Canada looks to build pipeline to reduce reliance on USA
Alberta and Ontario proposed a pipeline on Monday to carry western Canadian oil east, seeking to reduce Canada’s reliance on US infrastructure and open new export markets, reviving an idea that was…
July 8, 2026

Microsoft cutting 4,800 jobs
Microsoft is cutting 4,800 jobs, about 2.1 per cent of its global workforce, including a large number of workers at its Xbox video game business. The lay-offs included 1,600 Xbox workers, with more…
Business
July 8, 2026

Former city official sentenced to death in China for taking US$325m in bribes for decades
A former economic development official in the eastern China city of Nanjing was sentenced to death on Monday for taking bribes worth US$325 million over three decades. Yang Youlin was also convicted…
July 8, 2026

Louis Vuitton court victory against Chinese tea chain stirs debate over copyrights
A debate over ownership of traditional Chinese symbols has cropped up after a court ordered a local tea chain to pay French luxury brand Louis Vuitton (LV) US$1.5 million over trademark infringement…
July 7, 2026

Germany plans tax cuts, pension overhaul and new sick leave rules
German Chancellor Friedrich Merz and his government coalition partners presented a comprehensive reform package Thursday, with the goal of getting the country’s sluggish economy back on track.
Business
July 5, 2026

Francis Wade | The Fifth Rung: Why companies that win at innovation already know where they’re going
As a lead innovator in your company, you are committed to helping your C-suite become inspired by novel offerings. These can help secure a brighter future, but creating them is easier said than done.…
Business
July 5, 2026 by Carolyn Guniss

Trading in Kintyre, Atlantic shares halted over overdue audited financials
The Jamaica Stock Exchange (JSE) suspended trading in the shares of two Junior Market companies, Kintyre Holdings Ltd, and Atlantic Hardware & Plumbing Company Ltd, effective July 1, after both…
July 5, 2026 by Neville Graham

Institutions to redeploy Scotia proceeds slowly, favouring fundamentals
Fund managers are likely to wait, rather than rush to reinvest funds following Scotia Group Jamaica’s pending exit from the Jamaica Stock Exchange (JSE). Most of the funds will flow from…
Business
July 5, 2026

JSE Summary
Friday’s trading session the following reflects the movement of the JSE Indices: - The JSE Combined Index advanced by 2,395.32 points ( 0.67 %) to close at 362,064.28 points and the volume traded…