In Wednesday’s annual general meeting, SAP is expected to focus on its restructuring program that will mold it into a digital platform business. On Wednesday, Bill McDermott, the CEO of German business software firm SAP told shareholders that it is… Read More ›
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Intesa rulls out leading consortium for rescue effort for Carige
Intesa’s CEO has ruled out leading a rescue effort for Carige. On Wednesday, Intesa Sanpaolo’s Chief Executive Carlo Messina stated, it will not invest any more into an industry fund that could come to the rescue of struggling regional lender… Read More ›
China’s economic cools unexpectedly in April
The escalation in the U.S.-China trade war marks a stunning turning point in U.S.-China relations. With the impact of U.S. tariffs on the Chinese economy sinking in, Beijing will have to do a lot more to manage its public image…. Read More ›
Citigroup to expand Indian footprint with Paytm tie up
The partnership is a win-win situation for both companies. Partnering with Paytm will help Citi expand its financial product base given Paytm’s market dominance in India’s digital payment services market. In a strategic move, India’s biggest digital payments firm Paytm… Read More ›
For The First Time, Dividends To Shareholders Cut By Vodafone
For the first time in its history, the payout to its shareholders has been cut by Vodafone as the telecom service company swung to a full-year loss. In November last year, a commitment was made by the new chief executive… Read More ›
Widespread Store Closure In US Predicted Due To Renewed Trade War
There can be massive closures of retail stores because of the latest round of US tariffs on China and tit-for-tat tariffs from China on US goods imported into the country. A new list of Chinese goods worth about $300 billion… Read More ›
U.S.-China trade war unlikely to trigger “Lehman shock” on global economy
in order to mitigate some of the impact of the U.S.-China trade war, Japan plans on laying the groundwork for a hike in sales tax. On Tuesday, Japanese Finance Minister Taro Aso stated the U.S.-China trade war is not likely… Read More ›
China’s auto sales continue downward trend in April
On the bright side, the sales of new energy vehicles have risen by 18.1% in April. In a significant development, vehicle sales in China fell by 14.6% in April, in comparison to the same month a year earlier, in what… Read More ›
Norway allows Euronext to acquire majority stake in Oslo Bors VPS
The development essentially being closure to the five-month battle between Euronext and Nasdaq for ownership of the Norwegian stock market operator. In a development that essentially confirms a statement by Euronext, Norway’s finance ministry has stated it will allow Euronext’s… Read More ›
Etihad Wants A Minority Stake In Jet Airways, Files Bid
A bid for the ailing Jet Airways of India has been subnmitted by Middle Eastern carrier Etihad Airways, announced the State Bank of India (SBI), a unit of which is conducting the process of sale of the near bankrupt Indian… Read More ›