Clamped down by U.S. led economic sanctions, Iran remains an untapped and politically volatile market. Iran and Italy are set to sign a framework for credit agreement worth 5.0 billion euros on Thursday which will facilitate investments by Italian companies… Read More ›
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China to place an order for 184 A320 narrow-body jets from Airbus: French President Emmanuel Macron
Although a formal deal is yet to be signed, Chinese President Xi Jinping has confirmed the placement of the order. On Wednesday, French President Emmanuel Macron disclosed that the purchase of 184 A320 narrow-body jets from Airbus by China is… Read More ›
Trian Fund Management will collaborate with management: Nelson Peltz
Billionaire investor Nelson Peltz on U.S. activist investors, conflict of interest at proxy advisory firms, U.S. tax reforms. Nelson Peltz, the billionaire investor has a message for CEOs in America – you do not have to fear for your jobs… Read More ›
Bayer AG and Johnson & Johnson get court reprieve in $27.8 million lawsuit
The verdict piles on top of 3 previous verdicts which have acquitted the drugmakers in lawsuits related to the drug Xarelto. The ruling could add as a precedent to the 21,400 lawsuits that J&J is facing in federal and state… Read More ›
Altice NV to spinoff US business, simplify operations
Analysts view the move as largely benefiting the conglomerate since it essentially assigns economic values to two distinct business verticals, de-linking its European operations with that of its U.S. business and at the same time boost liquidity. In a strategic… Read More ›
IHS Markit Says 10 Percent Growth In Global Dividends Payouts In 2018
A new report from business information provider HIS Markit claims that in 2018, there would be a 10 per cent increase in the amount of dividend that is to be declared. The report predicts that the total dividends would reach an… Read More ›
Chances of a coalition government led by Angela Merkel increases in Germany
While Merkel’s conservative party has come to an understanding with the SPD on tax related matters. The lack of a government in Germany, despite an election in September 2017, has weighed on Europe’s largest economy. On Monday, a source disclosed… Read More ›
China’s Belt and Road initiative cannot be a one way road
Despite Beijing’s sweet coated words on its strategic Belt and Road project which will transport precious fuel and resources to its hungry industries, the project, key to Xi’s legacy, is viewed with suspicion by many countries across the globe, including… Read More ›
With Eye On The Gap In Crude Price And Stocks, Opportunities In Big Oil Sensed By Investors in 2018
Oil company share prices would find a strong footing in 2018 but up to a point, feels confident investors. There had been an unusual performance gap between the shares in top energy companies and the recovering prices of crude in… Read More ›
Sugar Tax In UK Forces Coca-Cola To Make Bottles Smaller And Prices Higher
There is increasing fear among consumers in Scotland that its national soft drink – Irn-Bru would be ruined by a new lower sugar version, resulting in a backlash from consumers. And amidst such an environment, Coca Cola is planning to… Read More ›