Salaries rise quickly for UK manufacturing sector employees
New figures from manufacturers’ organisation EEF show that pay in the manufacturing sector is ticking upwards. The manufacturing sector has…
Twitter extends ad offerings across Europe
Twitter is expanding its revenue streams by offering its advertising service in 12 new markets across Europe. Twitter’s failure to…
India to experience 6% growth this year
India’s economy is on track to grow close to six per cent by the end of the fiscal year, according…
Google marks 10 years as a public company
Ten years ago saw Google venture into new territory, launching as it did on New York’s Nasdaq. Google was always…
Apple shares hit all-time high
Shares in Apple closed at their highest-ever level this week on 19 August, reaching $100.53. The tech giant enjoyed a…
Can BlackBerry’s new tech unit save the day?
BlackBerry has announced a new business unit that will hold its key technology assets. BlackBerry has appeared to have lost…
Coca-Cola buys Monster stake for over $2 billion
Coca-Cola has bought a $2.15 billion stake in Monster Beverage to begin a partnership with the energy drinks firm. Coca-Cola…
Mercedes-Benz accused in China price-fix probe
Chinese authorities have said that Mercedes-Benz is guilty of breaching anti-monopoly legislation. Investigations in China’s automotive industry have taken another…
EBay considers accepting Bitcoin payments
EBay’s Braintree could accept Bitcoin, after the firm was revealed to be in talks with enabling companies. Bitcoin has been…
Lenovo gains show China’s tech muscle
Chinese tech giant Lenovo’s profits have shot upwards as the firm eyes further expansion overseas. Apple might be the best-known…
Amazon takes on Square and PayPal in mobile payments market
Amazon has waded into the mobile payment market with the launch of its new Local Register system. Payment technology is…
Mobile apps can help give SME room to grow
Using mobile apps to keep small and medium enterprise (SME) firms efficient can help them reach their growth ambitions. Technology…