News for 'Wall Street Journal'

UBS to cut 200 jobs in US brokerage unit

UBS to cut 200 jobs in US brokerage unit

Rediff.com26 Mar 2010

Attributing to people familiar with the development, The Wall Street Journal reported that UBS AG's brokerage unit in the US is laying off nearly 200 employees, including about 25 managing directors.

Upma gets US Top Chef honour for Indian American

Upma gets US Top Chef honour for Indian American

Rediff.com16 Jun 2011

Floyd Cardoz, the chef behind the New York restaurant Tabla, has taken home the top prize in the third season of Top Chef Masters.

Rising prices draw investors to Africa

Rising prices draw investors to Africa

Rediff.com30 Jun 2008

Commercial banks, charities and governments have set up funds worth hundreds of millions of dollars over the past few years to invest in private farm and food projects in Africa, while several major companies have expanded operations there, the leading financial daily Wall Street Journal said.

Oracle Corp plans to hire 2,000

Oracle Corp plans to hire 2,000

Rediff.com27 Jan 2010

In an interview to The Wall Street Journal, Oracle chief executive Larry Ellison said that he is setting a new course for Oracle that includes hiring 2,000 sales and engineering employees and developing a line of high-end computer systems.

What's the core competence of your wealth manager?

What's the core competence of your wealth manager?

Rediff.com16 Jun 2008

A good wealth manager is as important as a right mix of asset allocation in creating wealth in your lifetime.

Citi board: Deutch not to stand for re-election

Citi board: Deutch not to stand for re-election

Rediff.com8 Jan 2010

According to The Wall Street Journal, Deutch joined Citi's board in 1996, after leading the Central Intelligence Agency.

Bharti approaches sovereign funds to back MTN bid

Bharti approaches sovereign funds to back MTN bid

Rediff.com13 May 2008

The Wall Street Journal quoting two people familiar with the situation said Bharti has contacted West Asian sovereign wealth funds for additional cash to back its MTN bid for a majority stake. Further, the paper quoted another person and said that Bharti has already negotiated about $12 billion in financing from a group of banks that includes Standard Chartered PLC, but the deal may require more resources.

'Pak democracy means Afghan peace'

'Pak democracy means Afghan peace'

Rediff.com10 May 2006

'As long as the military and the madrassas rule just across the border, Afghanistan will never find peace,'says Chris Patten.

FBI probes hacking at Citibank

FBI probes hacking at Citibank

Rediff.com22 Dec 2009

FBI is probing a computer-security breach targeting Citibank that resulted in a theft of tens of millions of dollars by hackers who appear linked to a Russian cyber gang, according to a media report.

'Foreign hands' in Indian business

'Foreign hands' in Indian business

Rediff.com10 Dec 2009

Just a decade ago, a kind of muscular nationalism was the leitmotif for talent management within Indian corporations. Any suggestion of bringing in foreign talent had managers bristling with indignation.

No plans to cancel torch relay: IOC

No plans to cancel torch relay: IOC

Rediff.com9 Apr 2008

The International Olympic Committee (IOC) has no plans to cut short the global torch relay despite disruptions by protesters in London and Paris, Olympic chief Jacques Rogge told the Wall Street Journal. Reports the IOC executive board would consider scrapping the torch relay outside China at a meeting in Beijing later this week are "based on a misunderstanding", the IOC president told the paper.

Microsoft, News Corp in talks on Web content

Microsoft, News Corp in talks on Web content

Rediff.com23 Nov 2009

Microsoft has also approached other big online publishers to persuade them to remove their sites from Google's search engine

AIG CEO Benmosche may resign

AIG CEO Benmosche may resign

Rediff.com11 Nov 2009

At a board meeting last week, Benmosche told fellow AIG directors that he was 'done' but agreed to think it over after other board members reacted with shock.

Apple likely to unveil new iPad on March 2

Apple likely to unveil new iPad on March 2

Rediff.com23 Feb 2011

The next-generation iPad, which is unofficially termed the 'iPad 2', is expected to be 'thinner and lighter'.

Twitter nears deal to raise $100 mn

Twitter nears deal to raise $100 mn

Rediff.com25 Sep 2009

Attributing to people familiar with the situation, The Wall Street Journal said, Twitter Inc is nearing a deal to garner as much as $100 million that would buy the fast-growing Internet-messaging company more time to chalk out its business model.

Less expensive, smaller iPhones on the way

Less expensive, smaller iPhones on the way

Rediff.com14 Feb 2011

Apple is working on less-expensive iPhones, while undertaking an overhaul of applications amid growing competition.

Governance deficit exists , admits Chidambaram

Governance deficit exists , admits Chidambaram

Rediff.com11 Feb 2011

India's capacity to deal with terror is better today than what it was two years ago. And I can say with confidence our capacity to deal with terror next year would be even better from what it is today, says home minister

Jobs keeps hand on Apple

Jobs keeps hand on Apple

Rediff.com11 Feb 2011

Jobs has been taking business meetings at home and on the phone.

Apple iPad to be thinner and lighter

Apple iPad to be thinner and lighter

Rediff.com9 Feb 2011

The new version of the iPad will have a camera on the front of the device for features like video-conferencing, the Wall Street Journal quoted people familiar with the matter as saying.

Amid FB controversy, BJP MLA says he posted nothing communal

Amid FB controversy, BJP MLA says he posted nothing communal

Rediff.com18 Aug 2020

He said his official FB page had been 'hacked and blocked' in 2018 but that there has been no response from the police on a complaint filed by him on the matter so far.

News Corp completes acquisition of Dow Jones

News Corp completes acquisition of Dow Jones

Rediff.com14 Dec 2007

Dow Jones said shares representing approximately 60.3 per cent of the outstanding voting power of the company were cast on Thursday in favour of the merger. Announcing the approval, Dow Jones said the stockholders' vote satisfies the final condition for the completion of the deal. The two companies had signed an agreement and plan of merger on July 31. The merger became effective on Thursday.

James Murdoch expands role at News Corp

James Murdoch expands role at News Corp

Rediff.com8 Dec 2007

As part of the reshuffle, James Murdoch will step down as chief executive of British Sky Broadcasting, and replace his father as non-executive chairman of the UK satellite broadcaster.

Infosys: Most admired Indian company

Infosys: Most admired Indian company

Rediff.com14 Aug 2009

The survey takes into account factors such as financial reputation, vision, corporate reputation, quality and innovation.

Pak: Militant accused of killing Daniel Pearl held

Pak: Militant accused of killing Daniel Pearl held

Rediff.com1 Aug 2009

In a major catch, Pakistani authorities on Saturday nabbed a top militant suspected of beheading the Wall Street Journal reporter Daniel Pearl in 2002.

Indian-American teen is Democrat kingmaker

Indian-American teen is Democrat kingmaker

Rediff.com1 Nov 2007

19-year-old Indian-American pre-med student Atul Nakhasi is suddenly the darling of Democratic Presidential candidates.

US dispatches intelligence experts to India, China

US dispatches intelligence experts to India, China

Rediff.com14 Sep 2005

The move came as the United States and its European allies are believed to have faced resistance in pushing their case for referring Iran's nuclear activities to the United Nations Security Council.

'I felt dirty about it'

'I felt dirty about it'

Rediff.com29 Oct 2007

Writer Asra Nomani, a friend of Daniel Pearl's, tells Aseem Chhabra why she doesn't believe in A Mighty Heart.

Nooyi's growing clout in global business

Nooyi's growing clout in global business

Rediff.com3 Jul 2009

India-born PepsiCo chief Indra Nooyi has been the news recently for her trip to China, her remarks about the US Fed and her ability to handle the financial crisis.

Citi clears way for 34% govt ownership

Citi clears way for 34% govt ownership

Rediff.com9 Jun 2009

The $58-billion conversion, announced in February when Citigroup shares were trading near USD 1, was supposed to happen in April but was slowed by negotiations between the bank and federal officials over details of the complicated transaction, the report noted. The deal is aimed at reducing worries about Citigroup's capital levels.

GM to offer over $2.5 bn for Delphi buyout

GM to offer over $2.5 bn for Delphi buyout

Rediff.com5 Jun 2009

Quoting a person familiar with the matter the daily said, General Motors would provide more than $2.5 billion of the $3.6 billion necessary for the private equity firm to gain control of Delphi. General Motors filed for bankruptcy protection on Monday.

Steve Jobs may return to work soon

Steve Jobs may return to work soon

Rediff.com5 Jun 2009

The Wall Street Journal, quoting people familiar with Apple, stated that "after months of uncertainty about Steve Jobs's health, the Apple Inc chief executive appears on track to return from medical leave this month."

Ford seeks to gain amid GM pain

Ford seeks to gain amid GM pain

Rediff.com2 Jun 2009

Ford Motors, one of the big three in the US auto industry, is planning to increase its market share at a time when its rivals -- GM and Chrysler -- are tackling bankruptcy and restructuring procedures.

Cruise with 4,500 on board adrift in Pacific

Cruise with 4,500 on board adrift in Pacific

Rediff.com10 Nov 2010

The ship, which departed from Long Beach, Calif., Sunday on a seven-day voyage to the Mexican Riviera, was about 200 miles south of San Diego when a fire ignited in the engine room, cutting off power, telephone service and air conditioning.

RIL in talks for stake in Tata Play, may buy Disney's 30% share

RIL in talks for stake in Tata Play, may buy Disney's 30% share

Rediff.com16 Feb 2024

Mukesh Ambani-owned Reliance Industries (RIL) is in discussions to acquire a 29.8 per cent stake in Tata Play from the Walt Disney Company, according to sources close to the development. This move is seen as part of RIL's broader strategy to deepen its footprint in India's television distribution sector. Tata Sons, the holding company of the Tata group, currently holds a 50.2 per cent stake in the satellite television broadcaster.

Business battles on the news-stands

Business battles on the news-stands

Rediff.com15 May 2009

The facsimile edition of The Wall Street Journal and the Indian edition of Forbes, the magazine famous for its global billionaires' list, will be launched next week. A look at what to expect.

3rd round of Pak-US strategic talks next week

3rd round of Pak-US strategic talks next week

Rediff.com15 Oct 2010

The United States and Pakistan would hold their third ministerial-level Strategic Dialogue in Washington, DC, next week, against the backdrop of America pushing Islamabad to act firmly against terrorist safe havens and step up relief efforts in the wake of the devastating floods in the country

IBM close to take over Sun Micro for $7 bn

IBM close to take over Sun Micro for $7 bn

Rediff.com3 Apr 2009

Technology giant IBM is close to a deal to buy Sun Microsystems for about $7 billion, says a media report.

No of women in US finance industry declining

No of women in US finance industry declining

Rediff.com20 Sep 2010

In the past 10 years, 141,000 women or 2.6 per cent of female workers in finance left the industry.