The S&P 500 and the Nasdaq scaled new highs on Wednesday, as an upbeat forecast from IBM added to optimism over earnings, while China’s efforts to contain a virus outbreak eased worries about a wider financial fallout. Source link
Davos 2020: Von der Leyen tells China to price carbon
Commission president sets out Brussels’ plan for carbon border adjustment mechanism Source link
To train more workers, companies turn to virtual reality
The future of employee training involves no embarrassing role-playing in front of new colleagues or boring web modules which take an hour each to click through. Source link
Trade War’s Pain May Deepen Even as Tensions Abate
Manufacturers and farmers struggled last year because of tariffs, and there are signs that damage is spreading to other sectors of the economy. Source link
GM's Cruise unit unveils driverless prototype vehicle for ride-sharing service
General Motors Co’s self-driving car unit, Cruise, on Tuesday unveiled a prototype electric vehicle with no steering wheel or pedals for use in its planned autonomous ride-sharing service. Source link
Pulitzer-winning A Soldier’s Play vividly explores the toll of racism
Charles Fuller’s 1981 drama makes its belated Broadway debut at the American Airlines Theatre Source link
Niche lender plans to go prime
Non-bank says it’s “ideal time” to expand its offering within Australia and double down on the broker channel Source link
Asset finance tool launches new features
The group behind document collection app Ezidox has announced latest development, effective today Source link
This Company Says It Will Fix Your Smile. It May Shush You if It Doesn’t.
SmileDirectClub, which sells teeth aligners online, has worked to limit information about customer dissatisfaction. Source link
Boeing Pushes Back 737 Max Return Again
The company told airlines it did not expect regulators to approve the plane to fly until June or July, the latest in a string of setbacks. Source link