Despite protests from U.S. allies, Washington has reclamped sanctions on Iran. On Tuesday, with the US sanctions being snapped back in place on Iran, Nestle, the world’s biggest food company, stated it does not see a direct fallout as a… Read More ›
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Cigna Corp overpaying for acquiring Express Scripts Holding Co: Carl Icahn
The deal, as pointed out by Carl Icahn’s letter to Cigna’s shareholders, has at least two significant areas of concern. On Tuesday, billionaire investor Carl Icahn urged Cigna Corp’s shareholders to vote against Cigna’s $52 billion acquisition of Express Scripts… Read More ›
Solar panel glut leading to more cost effective installations globally
The glut has not only significantly diluted the impact of Trump’s tariffs but has also led to solar panel makers consolidating and expanding their market footprints through volume rather than margins. In recent weeks, the steep decline in the prices… Read More ›
Deutsche Bank re-routes euro clearance to Frankfurt from London
Although this is largely a symbolic move, it marks a significant increase in the market share of its clearing division. On Monday, Deutsche Bank’s spokesman confirmed that it has moved a “large part” of its euro clearing activity from London… Read More ›
Reason prevails: Trump avoids opening second front in trade wars
The deal reached between Junker and Trump is likely to be the foundation for formal agreements between the EU and the US based on WTO guidelines. In a significant development, the meeting of the European Commission President Jean-Claude Juncker with… Read More ›
Japan hit by 6.1 Richter scale earthquake, industrial production affected
Factory production, including those of Panasonic, Daihatsu Motor Co, a unit of Toyota Motor Corp, Sharp Corp, in Osaka and in its surrounding regions have been affected. Early on Monday, Japan’s news daily NHK reported that an earthquake measuring 6.1… Read More ›
New tariffs on cars and trucks will negatively impact U.S. consumers: Japan’s automakers association
In a cautionary move, Japan has warned the U.S. that any imposition of new tariffs will negatively impact U.S. consumers and its auto industry. On Friday, Japan’s automakers association (JAMA) came down heavily on U.S. overtures to explore the possibility… Read More ›
U.S. steel tariff to have little impact: Salzgitter
Salzgitter is the second largest steel producer in the EU. On Friday, Germany’s second-largest steelmaker, Salzgitter said, it expects U.S. steel tariffs to have limited impacts on its business. “Our direct exposure is small,” said Salzgitter’s spokesman while declining to… Read More ›
Italian fiasco in Europe impacts shares of banks in the United States
Italy’s failure to form a government is taking a toll on the Eurozone’s economy. Investors nervous at the uncertainty have rushed to invest in U.S. treasury debt instruments, which in turn have sent the USD to its 10 month high… Read More ›
UAE to allow 100% foreign ownership of UAE incorporated firms by end of 2018
The move is part of a bigger, wider gameplan aimed at diversifying the country’s economy. According to a news bulletin by the United Arab Emirates’ news agency WAM, its cabinet has approved steps that would allow foreign investors to have… Read More ›
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