Bloomberg General Electric Co.’s new boss has barely uttered a word in public during his first two months on the job. But he’s already sending signals that his tenure could bring one of the most sweeping makeovers in the company’s 125-year history. Chief Executive Officer John Flannery is seeking deep cost reductions, weighing portfolio changes and reshaping management from top ...

Bloomberg Accor SA, Europe’s biggest hotel operator, offered to buy Australia’s Mantra Group Ltd. in a deal valuing the hotel and resort company at $930 million. The French company offered A$3.96 per share in cash for Mantra and was given access to its books, the target said in a statement on Monday. Mantra shares jumped by a record 18 percent ...

Bloomberg From the 300-plus crystal chandeliers to the gold-plated taps in the bathrooms, Donald Trump has transformed a hotel overlooking one of the world’s most legendary golf courses into an eponymous glittering palace. Members gathering for their tee times say they love many of the changes at the Trump Turnberry resort in Scotland, but they doubt the president will ever ...