Новости за 15.03.2018

Ford Motor Co. Chief Executive Jim Hackett said he sees “upside” to the auto maker’s longer-term 8% target for profit margins, citing progress on cost-cutting initiatives and an overhaul of product development procedures.

Steve Wynn may seek to sell his shares in Wynn Resorts after he and his former wife scrapped an agreement that had prevented them from selling their combined 21% stake, potentially setting off a scramble to control the $19 billion casino company.

With more older adults signing up for dating apps and websites, it’s time to review the rules for safe, smart interactions and learn how to recognize the signs that you are a target.

German Chancellor Angela Merkel will push back on French President Emmanuel Macron’s ambitious plans to overhaul the European Union at a meeting in Paris on Friday.

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With these smartphone apps, it takes only about five minutes to hire someone for fixes beyond your skill set.

Problems at the railroad are triggering widespread delays in deliveries of grain, fracking sand, crude oil and other goods.

Influential proxy-advisory firm ISS maintained its recommendation that shareholders of Qualcomm vote against four directors in a symbolic protest against the chip giant’s moves to block Broadcom’s $117 billion hostile bid for the company.

Students protest gun violence, Democrats eye a November victory, and March Madness Is Here.

U.K. institution took disciplinary action after female bankers complained about unwanted physical contact and other behavior.

Raise your hand if you think college hoops should be a bureau priority.

A Japanese athlete’s praise for Korean berries at the Olympics left a sour taste back home, where national pride is high in varieties such as Red Cheeks, Scent of First Love and Sweet King.

Chains like Dollar General have thrived as the go-to stores for America’s left-behind communities. Last year a lot of investors preferred rival Dollar Tree, but the scale is tipping back again.

Russian elections this weekend highlight the strange economic attraction investors have shown for the country’s financial markets.

Wall-mounting a TV can help turn a cluttered living room into something approaching a high-tech museum. But not everyone agrees it’s worth the effort

Luxury “agrihoods” offer residents pre-planted orchards and vegetable gardens, sometimes with concierge weeding

U.S. cities vying for Amazon’s second headquarters risk facing an unexpected consequence to victory: Other companies will demand the same hefty tax breaks conferred on the online retail giant.

John Skipper, the former president of ESPN, says his decision to step down after more than 20 years at the company was prompted by an extortion attempt by a person from whom he purchased cocaine.

The painstaking, year-round, drama-filled, occasionally meditative, absolutely crucial work of the vineyard manager is largely invisible to most wine drinkers. Even our wine columnist was surprised by what she discovered out in the field (literally) with some of Napa Valley’s finest.

With a Ferrari-esque 505-hp engine, carbon fiber drive shaft and multi-mode vehicle dynamics software—including Race mode—the new Stelvio Quadrifoglio represents a new breed of SUV. Dan Neil takes one out on the track in Austin.

Creative feeds with quirky but loving takes on design and architecture.

A senior North Korean government official was expected in Stockholm for talks that could be a prelude to a planned summit between U.S. President Donald Trump and North Korean leader Kim Jong Un.

Former TV commentator Lawrence Kudlow is well-suited to play the role of salesman for Trump’s economic agenda.

Most of Europe’s increased military spending hasn’t kept pace with resurgent economic growth, creating new hurdles for U.S. President Donald Trump’s push that all members must spend 2% of their economic output on defense.

Water bills have increased an average 5.5% a year over the past decade, more than three times the rate of inflation, as utilities try to fix corroded pipes and overflowing sewer systems.