British Steel: Tata For Now
Tata Steel is planning to sell its UK business after the company’s board unanimously concluded that saving its plants in the country was simply not affordable. A statement released by Tata read:
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Overcoming Austism’s Challenges on the Job
The outlook is often bleak for young adults with autism spectrum disorders (ASD). Even when they manage to graduate from high school or college, it is very difficult for them to find a full-time job.
While there are many programs that help them interact with society when they’re young, those services are typically cut off by the time they graduate, leaving them with few options if they’re unable to navigate the work world on their own.
Which Companies Will Weather the Oil Price Storm
It is possible that prices may jump again but they will almost certainly stay below US$50 per barrel throughout 2016. Speculation may increase prices but, without any substantive changes in supply-and-demand, any rally will be short-lived — as has happened several times since August 2015. The fundamental changes in the global oil market necessary to solve the current oversupply problem, unfortunately, still seem a long way off.
To Catch a White-Collar Thief via the Internet
The increasing use of the internet in recent years has caught the fancy of consumers and producers, in commodities, services, and leisure activities. The wide prevalence of wireless internet access and the portability of devices such as smartphones and tablets have increased access and diffusion of related services and products as possibly no other technology in history.
Oddly, U.S. Oil Exports Dropped after Lifting the Export Ban
Just over three months after the authorities lifted the four-decade ban on crude oil exports, the U.S. has actually exported less this year than it did over the same period the year before, when the ban was still in place.
According to Clipper Data market intelligence cited by the Financial Times, we’ve seen a 5 percent decline in U.S. crude oil export volumes since the beginning of this year. The data suggests that on average we are exporting (waterborne) 325,000 barrels per day now, compared to 342,000 barrels per day during the first months of 2015.
Is the Customer Really Always Right?
Customer focus is an enduring and fundamental principle of business. The logic goes that success will follow if you identify and solve customer problems, use them to build new products or services, and create strong relationships. However, the truth is that customers can be a dreadful guide, and new technology means it is an idea that may have had its day.
Is the Oil Rally Over?
Oil prices have climbed by about 50 percent from their February lows, topping $40 per barrel. However, the rally could be reaching its limits, at least temporarily, as persistent oversupply and the prospect of new shale production caps any potential price increase.
‘Zero Ratings Plans’ Could Undermine Net Neutrality
The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) made net neutrality the law of the land and pledged to enforce it when it issued its “open Internet order” 13 months ago. That ruling barred Internet service providers (ISPs) from discriminating against certain types of traffic or creating pay-to-play fast lanes.
Australia is Setting an Example for Women in the Workforce
It’s good to celebrate how far Australia has progressed when it comes to women and work, but policymakers must also recognise how far we have to go.
Prime Minister Malcolm Turnbull told journalists recently that Australia was seeing the highest ever female workforce participation rate and the largest number of women ever in the workforce.
Oil’s Inventory Problem
Oil prices have shown signs of life over the past few weeks, as production declines in the U.S. raise expectations that the market is starting to adjust. As a result, Brent crude recently surpassed $40 per barrel for the first time in months.
