Bruno Le Maire’s comments come in the wake of Air France-KLM’s Canadian boss telling Air France’s labour unions that they should not depend on the state to bail them out and that the government was prepared to offload its stake… Read More ›
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‘No Brexit’ deal will have a devastating impact on the car industry
British and EU’s carmakers will feel the effect of a cliff hanger Brexit. With Brexit’s March 29 deadline fast approaching and faced with growing fears of a cliffhanger exit , Britain’s carmakers have triggered some of their Brexit contingency plans,… Read More ›
Michael Kors acquisition of Versace will create more jobs in Italy: Donatella Versace
The deal places the American fashion in a better position in Europe. On Wednesday, Donatella Versace, the creative director of the fashion house stated the deal with Michael Kors would create more jobs in Italy. “In the last year Versace… Read More ›
Deutsche Bank considering a merger with UBS
Speculation is rife on Deutsche’s potential merger with either UBS or Commerzbank. Deutsche’s CEO Christian Sewing has however dampened speculation of any potential merger for at least the next 3 years. On Wednesday, German business daily Handelsblatt reported citing sources… Read More ›
U.S. would lose multiple front trade war: ECB study
The ECB’s simulation shows the U.S. will have bear the full brunt of the trade war, if Trump were to engage in it with more than a one country. In March Trump had said, trade wars were “… an easy… Read More ›
U.S. trade tariff’s unlikely to directly translate into more jobs
One of the more significant reasons why Trump’s tariffs will not translate into more U.S. jobs is that consumers are not willing to pay a premium for ‘Made in USA’ goods when goods of the same quality is available for… Read More ›
Anglo-Swiss mining and commodities giant Glencore launches additional share buyback of up to $1 billion
Glencore has come under investor pressure to boost its shareholder returns; it is also under pressure from U.S. regulators who have raised alleged corruption and bribery charges against the company. On Tuesday, mining and commodities trading giant Glencore stated, it… Read More ›
Standard Chartered to stop funding new coal-fired powered plants
The move sees Standard Chartered joining its peers who have ended their support for the dirtiest of the fossil fuels midst rising concern on climate change. On Tuesday, in a step aimed at reducing funding for dirty industries, Standard Chartered… Read More ›
Imperial bets on vaping devices for future growth prospects
While the traditional cigarettes market is seeing a decline, the sale of vaping pens and heated tobacco devices are on the rise. On Tuesday, British tobacco company Imperial Brands stated, it expects vaping pens and a heated tobacco device to… Read More ›
Comcast’s $40 billion acquisition of Sky sends Sky’s share shooting up
With Comcast’s bid winning the auction, a rare event, the U.S. Cable-TV giant now enjoys the spoils of owning Europe’s biggest pay-TV group. Early trade on Monday saw shares of Sky jump by 9% to 17.22, slightly below the 17.28… Read More ›