Exxon Mobil offers volumtary redundanct scheme for Australia midst looming multi-billion quarterly loss

On Wednesday, in a statement Exxon Mobil Corp said, it has started a voluntary redundancy programme for its Australian employees, as means to mitigate the current predominant “unprecedented” market conditions. The voluntary redundancy programme is being offered to all employees in Adelaide, Sydney, Melbourne, Gippsland, and Perth, said Exxon in a statement. When asked to…

Sony announces 1st ever share buyback worth $910 million

The move is clearly aimed at boosting shareholder returns. On Friday, Sony Corp announced its first-ever major share buyback worth $910 million (100 billion yen). With the news reaching the market, its stock recovered from a hammering from investors who were spooked over its lackluster earnings. Sony’s announcement marked Japan’s second major buyback this week:…

Lockheed Martin to partner with Tata Advanced Systems Limited for producing F-16 wings

The southern Indian city of Hyderabad is set to be the global hub for manufacturing the wings of the F-16. On Tuesday, an executive from Lockheed Martin stated, it will build wings for its F-16 combat fighter jet with India’s Tata Advanced Systems Limited. Lockheed is bidding for $15 billion contract, to supply the Indian…