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Boeing 777X delays may affect Emirates fleet plans: Clark

Reuters: Business News Oct 18, 2019 | 02:32 am

Delivery delays to Boeing's777X jetliner are holding back Emirates' growth and could partially affect the Gulf carrier's broader fleet requirements, airline President Tim Clark said on Thursday.

Big U.S. liquefied natgas players move fast; smaller ones try to keep up

Reuters: Business News Oct 18, 2019 | 02:06 am

A gap is emerging in the U.S. liquefied natural gas (LNG) industry as big players such as Exxon Mobil Corpand Cheniere Energy Incrace ahead to build export terminals with fewer long-term contracts, while smaller developers struggle to find financing for[…]

Oil prices steady, all eyes on data seen showing China GDP growth slowdown

Reuters: Business News Oct 18, 2019 | 01:27 am

Oil prices were stable on Friday ahead of data that analysts say could show China, the world's largest oil consumer, just recorded its weakest quarter of economic growth in nearly three decades, dragged down by a trade dispute with the[…]

Asian stocks track Brexit deal cheer but China caution prevails

Reuters: Business News Oct 18, 2019 | 01:20 am

Asian stocks edged higher on Friday, tracking the global lift in sentiment after the UK and the European Union struck a long-awaited Brexit deal, but concern about the Chinese economy is likely to cap gains with data expected to show[…]

How To Improve Turnaround With These Project Management Essentials

Small Business Brief Oct 18, 2019 | 00:37 am

97% of companies feel that proper project management is key to their success. In every industry, new projects arise and involve many different types of employees. These projects help to launch new ideas and reach company milestones. They also work to improve[…]

Judge summons drug company CEOs to discuss opioid settlement: source

Reuters: Business News Oct 18, 2019 | 00:17 am

The chief executives of the three largest U.S. drug distributors and a drugmaker have been summoned to appear before a federal judge to discuss a proposal to resolve thousands of lawsuits alleging they fueled the U.S. opioid crisis, a person[…]

Create Lasting Memories: How to Break into the Event Planning Business

Small Business Brief Oct 16, 2019 | 23:20 pm

The United States event planning industry is trending upwards. It generated about 5 billion dollars in 2019. Given the strength of the US economy and the amount of disposable income that upper classes of citizens are enjoying, there are no[…]

How to Improve the Way Your Business Retains Employees: 8 Helpful Tips

Small Business Brief Oct 16, 2019 | 19:43 pm

According to published research, the turnover of one employee can cost a company as much as $15,000. For organizations in the information industry, this figure can rise to almost $20,000. Coupled with this is the fact that according to recent[…]

What Does a Personal Injury Lawyer Do? Your Guide to PI Lawyers and When to Hire Them

Small Business Brief Oct 16, 2019 | 17:06 pm

Have you or someone you know suffered an injury? If so, don’t discount how much a good personal injury lawyer brings to the table. Going to court can be a complicated process. There are a lot of small details to[…]

Workplace Injuries: Can I Get a Second Opinion from a Workers Comp Doctor?

Small Business Brief Oct 16, 2019 | 16:30 pm

If you’ve been hurt at work and your company’s doctor doesn’t seem to be looking at your case in the way they should, you may need a workers’ comp doctor’s second opinion. The doctor that is working for the insurance[…]