Hoarding cash in vaults more attractive after exit: Talanx AG

  Bloomberg Investors will consider hoarding cash in vaults as government bond yields fall deeper into negative territory following the U.K.’s vote to leave the European Union, according to Talanx AG, Germany’s third-biggest insurer. “Storing physical cash as an alternative to paying negative interest rates does look increasingly attractive,” CEO Immo Querner said in an interview. The aftershocks of the ...

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The perfect cup of coffee costs $3,500

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  Bloomberg An espresso machine that can make anything from a concentrated ristretto espresso to a multilayered latte macchiato at the touch of a button. Price: Starts at $3,500 Why It’s Worth It: Because you can easily customize every aspect of your favorite drinks, your morning cappuccino can be perfect and easy. Enter the Jura Z6, which—in a very Swiss ...

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SMEs see bright road ahead

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  Sanobar Sabah / Special to Emirates Business Shrinking employment opportunities across various sectors in the UAE are triggering greater interest in entrepreneurship, say experts and local entrepreneurs. This appears to be the case among nationals as well as expatriates. “People are inspired by the success of startups with disruptive business models, and by internet-powered businesses which have managed to ...

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Investors urged to tap hospitality sector

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  RITIKA SHARMA / Emirates Business UAE has always been in the forefront to welcome new investments. Companies in the country are now charting out innovative plans that encourage more individual investors to consider buying properties in the Emirates’ bustling hospitality sector. Leading the way, Dubai-based real estate developer DAMAC Properties is providing one-of-its-kind opportunities for individual investors to tap ...

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Trojan Holding arm to build Mira Oasis townhouses

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  Abu Dhabi / Emirates Business The second phase of the Mira Oasis community will consist of 1393 units and is divided into 3 plots that will comprise of fully fitted contemporary townhouses stylishly designed with a choice of courtyard living. With spacious 3-4 bedroom units that come in different types of housing clusters, the community will effortlessly integrate family ...

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EasyJet profit fall after pairing outlook with IAG on EU exit

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  London / Bloomberg EasyJet Plc joined British Airways owner IAG SA in warning that a drop in travel demand and a slump in the value of sterling following the UK vote to quit the European Union will hurt earnings for the rest of the summer. Shares of Luton, England-based EasyJet fell as much as 19 percent and were priced ...

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Spirit CEO wants to end airline’s poor reputation

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  Washington / Bloomberg Spirit Airlines Inc. wants to eliminate its reputation for late arrivals, but has no illusions it will ever be No. 1 for being on-time. Traditionally saddled with one of the worst on-time performances among U.S. carriers, the ultra-low-cost airline will try to improve its rate by 10 percentage points this year as one of several steps ...

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Nike shakeup creates three-man race to succeed Parker as CEO

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    Beaverton / Bloomberg The race to run the world’s biggest sports brand is now a three-way contest. Nike Inc. Chief Executive Officer Mark Parker isn’t going anywhere just yet, but an April shakeup in the executive ranks has set off speculation that an internal battle is brewing for the opportunity to succeed him. The payoff: a chance to ...

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Air traffic controller shortages double training time for hires

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  Washington / TNS A lack of staff to train air traffic controllers means it can take six years — twice the norm — for the new hires to become fully certified at the busiest US control facilities, according to industry experts and government reports. The training delays come as the National Air Traffic Controllers Association says it faces a ...

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Trudeau to host Obama, Mexican President for NAFTA summit

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  Ottawa, Canada / AFP Canada, Mexico and the United States will look to dovetail their climate and other policies into a continental strategy when Prime Minister Justin Trudeau hosts Barack Obama and Enrique Pena Nieto on Wednesday. But Britain’s shocking vote to quit the European Union has also abruptly shoved itself onto the agenda of the summit, which the countries ...

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