Economy

Are psychopaths good or bad for your business? Angela Youngman   There's increasing evidence that psychopaths are rising to the top of businesses; it's more important than ever for organisations to understand what this means. Recruitment processes for...

Lego cuts 1,400 jobs following first drop in sales in 13 years By Luján Scarpinelli   The Danish toy manufacturer seeks efficiency after posting first revenue fall in more than a decade in the first half of...

YouTube labels state-sponsored news as rules tighten   A feature being rolled out in the US displays notices below videos uploaded by news broadcasters which receive government or public money. YouTube on Friday began labeling news broadcasts...

Germany explores curbing diesel emissions without hitting car makers   Germany's government and auto companies are under pressure to cut pollution caused by the auto industry - a lucrative sector with an annual turnover of...

Cape Cod Potato Chips will continue to be made on Cape Cod   BARNSTABLE, Mass. (AP) — Cape Cod Potato Chips will continue to be made on Cape Cod. Snyder’s-Lance Inc., which owns the snack food brand,...

Exclusive: Banco Sabadell mulls moving top management from Catalonia Jesús Aguado MADRID (Reuters) - Banco Sabadell (SABE.MC) is considering moving some of its top management from Catalonia to Madrid, a source close to the board said...

How to use ‘CEO magic’ when trying to advance your company What is CEO magic, and when can it be effective for your business? It’s a competitive bidding process and your company is up against four...

Disney wins as Comcast backs out of 21st Century Fox bid   Comcast will now shift focus to acquiring British-based pay TV operator, Sky. Disney will be able to complete its $71.3 billion tie-up with Fox...

Zurich Five reasons to live in Zurich, Switzerland By Simon Brandon The city offers an enviable quality of life, with outdoor adventures on its doorstep. Zurich has a beautiful location and a thriving financial sector — just...

Japan Legalizes Casino Gambling Megumi Fujikawa   Legislation offers companies such as Las Vegas Sands and MGM Resorts their first chance to open in Japan. TOKYO—Japan legalized casino gambling and cleared the way for three casino resorts, giving...