Tepco Expects to Begin Freezing Fukushima Ice Wall by Year End
Tokyo Electric Power Co. expects to begin freezing a soil barrier by the end of the year to stop a torrent of water entering the wrecked Fukushima nuclear facility, moving a step closer to fulfilling a promise the Japanese government made to the international community more than two years ago.
Bill Gross's Big Swing at Pimco Seen Hinging on Contract Issue
Bill Gross is taking a big swing at Pimco. Landing the blow won’t be easy.
U.K. Lawmakers Start Inquiry Into Economic Impact of Being in EU
The House of Commons Treasury Committee appealed for evidence as it started an inquiry into the costs and benefits of the U.K.’s membership of the European Union.
Thatcher’s 1985 Fury When Cathedral Found No Room in the Crypt
Margaret Thatcher was told there would be no room for her to witness the unveiling of Britain’s memorial to the Falklands War -- because the space in the crypt of London’s St. Paul’s Cathedral would be taken up by 13 clergymen.
Jerry Parr, U.S. Agent Who Saved Reagan’s Life, Dies at 85
Jerry Parr, the Secret Service agent in charge of Ronald Reagan’s detail who was credited with saving the president’s life during the 1981 assassination attempt, has died. He was 85.
Russia Said to Eye Drastic Budget Measures to Rev Up Economy
Russia’s government is said to be weighing unprecedented and unpopular steps that it says will revive growth, including increasing the retirement age and raising taxes on the rich, following the 2018 presidential election, according to a senior administration official.
Deutsche Bank Hires Potter From RBS for Trade Finance Role
Deutsche Bank AG hired Royal Bank of Scotland Group Plc’s Angela Potter to develop the bank’s trade finance activities around the world, according to an internal memo seen by Bloomberg.
Syria Attacks May Complicate EU Decision on Russia Sanctions
Vladimir Putin’s air strikes in Syria may divide European Union governments over sanctions against Russia, an EU diplomat said, making it harder to prolong the penalties when they come up for review in the coming three months.
Barclays Said to Name Ben Davey Investment Bank Strategy Chief
Barclays Plc appointed Ben Davey chief strategy officer of the investment bank in London, according to an internal memo seen by Bloomberg, as Britain’s second-largest lender seeks to bolster returns at the unit.
Obama Says Syria Action Is Sign Putin’s Leadership Slipping
Russia’s military action in Syria is evidence that President Vladimir Putin’s hold on leadership is eroding, President Barack Obama said in an interview with "60 Minutes."
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Earnings Themes: What'd You Miss? (Full Show 10/09)
Full episode of "What'd You Miss?" Guests: Savita Subramanian, BofA Merrill Lynch's head of U.S. equity and quantitative strategy, United Nations Secretary General Ban Ki-Moon and Bill McBride, a Calculated Risk blogger. (Source: Bloomberg)
Is Tesla’s Downgrade an Opportunity for Investors
IDDS Group co-founder and CEO Max Zanan and Jefferies Analyst Dan Dolev discuss the Tesla being downgraded with Emily Chang on “Bloomberg West.” (Source: Bloomberg)
Ukraine’s Jaresko: I'm Optimistic About Russia Bond Talks
Ukrainian Finance Minister Natalie Jaresko comments on the bond talks with Russia. She speaks with Bloomberg's Francine Lacqua at the 2015 Annual Meetings of the World Bank Group and the IMF in Lima. (Source: Bloomberg)
Uber Closing In On 2014 Hack Suspect
Bloomberg’s Emily Chang reports on Lyft being investigated for hacking Uber on “Bloomberg West.” (Source: Bloomberg)
Ban Ki-Moon: Our Main Goal is Global Sustainability
United Nations Secretary General Ban Ki-Moon discusses global growth and sustainability with Bloomberg's Francine Lacqua at the 2015 Annual Meetings of the World Bank Group and the IMF in Lima. (Source: Bloomberg)