Virgin’s Richard Branson, tech investor Steve Case distance themselves from Saudi Arabia over alleged Khashoggi killing
Western business leaders, including Virgin Group founder Richard Branson and tech investor Steve Case, distanced themselves from Saudi Arabia over the disappearance and alleged murder of Saudi dissident Jamal Khashoggi......»»
Goldman Sach CEO turns up in Saudi Arabia as uproar fades over Khashoggi killing
Goldman Sachs Group Inc.’s David Solomon is on .....»»
Revolution CEO Steve Case Hunting For Innovation Outside Of Silicon Valley
Any tech investor knows Silicon Valley is the hub for technology innovation in America. However, in a new interview with Crunchbase News, AOL co-founder Steve Case discussed all the investment opportunities outside of the Silicon Valley bubble. read more.....»»
Hedge Fund Returns $300 Million To Saudis Over Khashoggi Killing
In a rare move, a hedge fund has returned about $300 million in investment funds to Saudi Arabia over the Oct. 2nd murder of journalist Jamal Khashoggi. Bloomberg cited anonymous sources with knowledge of the matter after British hedge.....»»
Saudi Arabia Goes High-Tech in Approach to Investing
Crown Prince Mohammed and his sovereign-wealth fund, in talks to take a stake in Tesla, have become a pivotal global investor. But some Saudis worry impulsive bets on future technologies could jeopardizing the wealth of future generations......»»
Branson suspends investment talks with Saudi Arabia
The journalist has not been seen since entering the Saudi consulate in Istanbul on Oct. 2. Turkish officials allege that Khashoggi was murdered and dismembered by agents of the Saudi government......»»
Trump, Saudis Escalate Threats Over Disappearance of Saudi Journalist
The White House and Saudi Arabia traded sharp words over the suspected killing of a dissident Saudi journalist as the case tests the Trump administration efforts to make the kingdom the linchpin of its Middle East policy......»»
JP Morgan"s Jamie Dimon pulls out of Saudi conference
J.P. Morgan Chase CEO Jamie Dimon will not be attending an investment a conference in Saudi Arabia later this month amid concerns about the disappearance and suspected killing of journalist Jamal Khashoggi......»»
Bahrain minister backs boycott of Uber over Khashoggi case
Bahrain's foreign minister called for a boycott of the ride-hailing company Uber Technologies [UBER.UL] after its chief executive officer said he will not attend a business conference in the kingdom's ally Saudi Arabia......»»
Wall St. drops as Apple leads tech lower, Saudi tensions flare up
U.S. stocks fell on Monday, coming off their worst five-day drop in seven months last week, as Apple led technology stocks lower and tensions between Western powers and Saudi Arabia added to already frayed investor nerves ahead of earnings......»»
Trump claims he has "no financial interests in Saudi Arabia" — but he makes lots of money from it
President Donald Trump's new tweet denying a financial stake in Saudi Arabia comes amid a growing furor over suspicions that the country's rulers ordered the killing of Saudi journalist Jamal Khashoggi in the Saudi Consulate in Istanbul......»»
Saudis, Turkey Spar Over Missing Journalist as U.S. Eases Pressure
Turkey and Saudi Arabia sparred over the scope of Ankara’s probe into the suspected killing of Jamal Khashoggi, as U.S. Secretary of State Mike Pompeo defended the kingdom......»»
Ties to Saudi Prince Weigh On SoftBank Fund"s Future
Billionaire Japanese tech investor Masayoshi Son and Saudi crown prince Mohammed bin Salman have been mutual supporters and business partners—but the death of journalist Jamal Khashoggi has cast a shadow......»»
Saudis, Turks Spar Over Missing Journalist as U.S. Eases Pressure
Turkey and Saudi Arabia sparred over the scope of Ankara’s probe into the suspected killing of Jamal Khashoggi, as U.S. Secretary of State Mike Pompeo defended the kingdom......»»
Ties to Saudi Prince Weigh on SoftBank Fund"s Future
Billionaire Japanese tech investor Masayoshi Son and Saudi crown prince Mohammed bin Salman have been mutual supporters and business partners—but the disappearance of journalist Jamal Khashoggi has cast a shadow......»»
Jamal Khashoggi"s death may end an era of Bay Area tech investment
New details have emerged about the killing of journalist Jamal Khashoggi by Saudi agents — involving his beheading and dismemberment upon entering the Saudi consulate in Istanbul, Turkey — thanks to audio files described by Turkish officials. As.....»»
U.S.-Saudi Defense Ties on Track to Weather Controversy
Controversy surrounding the suspected killing of journalist Jamal Khashoggi is unlikely to derail the multibillion-dollar relationship that makes Saudi Arabia a top customer of U.S. defense firms, experts say......»»
Turkish Investigators Think They Know Where Khashoggi Is Buried
As the US government ups the pressure on Saudi Arabia over the suspected killing of insider-turned-critic Jamal Khashoggi with Treasury Secretary Steven Mnuchin surprising investors on Thursday by withdrawing fr.....»»
Explaining SoftBank’s Close Ties With Saudi Arabia
The controversy over the disappearance of journalist Jamal Khashoggi has prompted business leaders to distance themselves from Saudi Arabia. U.S. Treasury Secretary Steven Mnuchin, JPMorgan Chase & Co. Chief Executive Officer Jamie Dimon and Uber Tec.....»»
Why CEOs keep quiet as they stay away from Saudi conference in wake of Khashoggi case
For businesses that withdraw from “Davos in the Desert,†there are risks of hurting their ties with a wealthy sovereign investor. But the risk of being seen as standing by the Saudi government is also high, said reputation experts......»»
Trump"s handling of Saudi Arabia and the Khashoggi case is alienating him from his biggest allies in Congress
Jonathan Ernst/Reuters President Donald Trump's overall approach to Saudi jounrnalist Jamal Khashoggi's disappearance and death is seemingly al.....»»