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Big American firms weigh risks from Britain’s exit from EU

  Washington / AFP Rattled by the Brexit shock, major US companies are seeking more clarity about the future of the British market, their preferred entry port to Europe. From clothing chain stores to automakers, the big names of “Corporate USA” have long flocked to Britain, attracted by its tax advantages and a common language, and by the prospect of accessing ...

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Univision’s bet on Copa America soccer brings 100% return

  Bloomberg Univision has sold $135 million in advertising for the Copa America Centenario, almost double the $70 million it paid to broadcast the international tournament. The Spanish-language channel has recorded 20 percent more ad revenue than anticipated, according to Juan Carlos Rodriguez, president of Univision Deportes. While Chile meets Argentina in Sunday’s final at Met Life Stadium in New ...

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Newly expanded Panama Canal opens for bigger business

  AFP Panama is preparing to officially open its canal shortly to far bigger cargo ships after nearly a decade of expansion work aimed at boosting transit revenues and global trade. A VIP ceremony will be held on the banks of the canal to inaugurate the completion of the works. President Juan Carlos Varela will unveil the new locks and ...

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