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Telegraph: Lockheed Martin to build satellite plant in UK
According to Paul Livingston, the chairman of Lockheed Martin's British branch, the American military-industrial conglomerate aims to erect a satellite manufacturing facility in the United Kingdom.
Published on February 20, 2023
By Iris Barker
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Trafigura loses $577M in fraudulent nickel swap
One of the biggest merchants in the world, Trafigura, purchased nickel from Indian businesses. Containers of regular steel arrived at the port of destination instead of nickel. According to the…
Published on February 10, 2023
By Iris Barker
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Credit Suisse posts record loss since 2008
Swiss bank Credit Suisse released its 2022 results for the entire year and the fourth quarter. In contrast to 2021, Credit Suisse finished 2022 with a loss of 7.3 billion…
Published on February 10, 2023
By Iris Barker
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Intel asks Germany for €10 billion in aid
According to the Handelsblatt newspaper, which cited government sources, US-based Intel has asked the German government for an additional €3 billion in subsidies on top of the €6.8 billion it…
Published on February 9, 2023
By Iris Barker
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BP ends year with record profits
For 2022, the UK oil and gas firm BP recorded record earnings. Underlying replacement cost profit for the business, which is a metric similar to net income, was $27.7 billion,…
Published on February 8, 2023
By Iris Barker
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Renault to reduce its stake in Nissan to 15 percent
According to a joint press release from Renault and Nissan, the French automaker will reduce its ownership of Nissan from 43.4 percent to 15 percent, and Nissan plans to purchase…
Published on February 7, 2023
By Iris Barker
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Binance to stop transactions in dollars from February 8
The biggest cryptocurrency exchange, Binance, announced that it would temporarily halt buying and selling of cryptocurrencies for dollars from February 8.
Published on February 7, 2023
By Iris Barker
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Ryanair’s passenger traffic hits record high
Ryanair set a record for the month of January by carrying 11.8 million passengers. After the COVID-19 epidemic, the carrier has continued to aggressively increase capacity.
Published on February 3, 2023
By Iris Barker
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BMW: We raised car prices in China due to rising costs
German BMW announced that it had increased the suggested retail pricing for certain of its models marketed in China as a result of growing transportation and raw material costs. The…
Published on February 2, 2023
By Iris Barker
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Amgen’s net income loses 15 percent in Q4
Amgen Inc. disclosed a small dip in fourth-quarter sales. Eli Lilly and Co. saw a drop in revenue from a COVID-19 antibody agreement that was offset by a 4% rise…
Published on February 1, 2023
By Iris Barker
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FT: U.S. authorities stop issuing licenses to export U.S. technology to Huawei
The Financial Times reports that the American administration has ceased granting licenses to American businesses to sell goods to the Chinese company Huawei and is considering formalizing the prohibition.
Published on January 31, 2023
By Iris Barker
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LVMH net profit grows by 17% in 2022
The net profit of French Louis Vuitton Moet Hennessy (LVMH) grew to €14.084 billion by the end of 2022, up 17%.
Published on January 27, 2023
By Iris Barker
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Microsoft reports drop in net profit
Microsoft Corp., a global leader in information technology, reported that its net income for the first half of its fiscal year 2022–2023, which finished on December 31, 2022, fell by…
Published on January 25, 2023
By Iris Barker
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Apple to increase production share in India
Apple intends to boost its production share in India by 25%, according to the chairman of the Indian Ministry of Commerce.
Published on January 23, 2023
By Iris Barker
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Intel Head tells about new location for chips factory
By the end of the year, the business will decide where to build a semiconductor facility, according to Intel CEO Gelsinger.
Published on January 20, 2023
By Iris Barker
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Ericsson’s adjusted operating profit falls in Q4
Ericsson of Sweden's underlying earnings for the fourth quarter were below estimates, which is happening for the third consecutive quarter. 5G equipment sales are declining in high-margin markets like the…
Published on January 20, 2023
By Iris Barker
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Microsoft confirms layoff of 10,000 employees
Microsoft stated that it has validated media rumors about its plans to lay off 10,000 staff.
Published on January 19, 2023
By Iris Barker
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Amazon becomes the world’s most expensive brand, surpasses Apple
Despite losing $51 billion in value from last year's ranking, one of the biggest online merchants in the world, Amazon, was named the most expensive brand in the Brand Finance…
Published on January 18, 2023
By Iris Barker
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Equinor postpones restart of Norway oil platform
According to Reuters, which cited the company’s spokesman, Equinor has delayed start of a second technological platform at its Johan Sverdrup oilfield in Norway due to equipment faults and repairs…
Published on January 17, 2023
By Iris Barker
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Volkswagen to expand offering in Chinese electric car market
Volkswagen intends to increase the range of automobiles it offers in China. The vibrant and agile market, according to Ralf Brandstätter, head of the Chinese business, is "a gigantic fitness…
Published on January 17, 2023
By Iris Barker
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Johnson & Johnson cuts production of COVID-19 vaccines
The Wall Street Journal claimed, citing sources, that American manufacturer Johnson & Johnson is reducing production of its coronavirus vaccines in the face of declining demand.
Published on January 16, 2023
By Iris Barker
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S&P downgrades Coinbase’s long-term credit rating
According to a press release from S&P Global Ratings, the US cryptocurrency exchange Coinbase's long-term issuer credit rating has been reduced from 'BB' to 'BB-' with a negative outlook.
Published on January 12, 2023
By Iris Barker
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Airbus fails to meet 2022 aircraft production plan
In 2022, the aircraft manufacturer Airbus recorded 1,078 new orders and delivered 661 commercial aircraft to 84 customers.
Published on January 11, 2023
By Iris Barker
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Ardian: the Epitome of SRI-Powered Growth
A world leading private investment house, an expansive portfolio boasting some of the most innovative projects in a market evermore sensitive to questions regarding the environment, sustainability and social cohesion……
Published on January 10, 2023
By Editorial Team
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QatarEnergy and Chevron Philips to build large petrochemical plant
The six billion dollar project will be built in partnership by Qatar's state oil and gas business QatarEnergy and the American-Dutch company Chevron Phillips, according to QatarEnergy's press office.
Published on January 9, 2023
By Iris Barker
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Swiss ABB sells remaining stake in power grid business to Hitachi
ABB sold Hitachi its last remaining interest in the power grid business for $1.4 billion.
Published on December 29, 2022
By Iris Barker
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Japan’s IETS signs LNG supply contract with U.S. Venture Global
Japan's IETS will be purchasing 1 million tons of LNG annually from Venture Global for 20 years.
Published on December 28, 2022
By Iris Barker
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WSJ: SPACs are liquidating in December at record rate
According to The Wall Street Journal, the SPAC (special purpose acquisition companies) merger market, which experienced an early-year boom, will enter a phase of mass liquidation by year's end.
Published on December 27, 2022
By Iris Barker
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Nike reports second biggest revenue growth in more than a decade
Nike Inc reported its second-largest quarterly revenue increase in more than a decade, which easily outperformed analysts' earnings estimates, thanks to strong demand for sportswear and footwear in North America…
Published on December 21, 2022
By Iris Barker
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Tesla’s market cap falls below oil giant ExxonMobil
According to stock exchange data, Tesla's market capitalization fell below that of oil giant ExxonMobil last week, to $435.14 billion.
Published on December 21, 2022
By Iris Barker
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Fitch upgrades BP’s rating outlook to positive
According to a press release from the international rating agency Fitch Ratings, the outlook on the rating of UK oil major BP plc has been changed from stable to positive.
Published on December 16, 2022
By Iris Barker
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Saudi Aramco and TotalEnergies to jointly build petrochemical complex
According to a joint announcement from the two corporations, Saudi Aramco and France's TotalEnergies will collaborate to establish a petrochemical complex in Saudi Arabia.
Published on December 16, 2022
By Iris Barker
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Bloomberg: SpaceX valued at $140B
According to sources who spoke to Bloomberg, Elon Musk's SpaceX has priced its shares at $77 each, implying that the company is now worth $140 billion.
Published on December 14, 2022
By Iris Barker
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Microsoft purchases London Stock Exchange Group papers
As part of a 10-year strategic collaboration, Microsoft Corp. will purchase a 4 percent share in the London Stock Exchange Group (LSEG). The agreements, according to a press statement, will…
Published on December 13, 2022
By Iris Barker
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Fitch affirms TotalEnergies and Shell ratings at “AA-“
Fitch rating agency confirmed the "AA-" long-term issuer default ratings (IDR) of the Anglo-Dutch energy corporation Shell and the French oil and gas company TotalEnergies.
Published on December 8, 2022
By Iris Barker
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TSMC to invest $40B in its U.S. advanced chip plant
The largest chip manufacturer in the world, TSMC of Taiwan, stated that it will increase its investment in its Arizona manufacturing facility, which will create some of the most cutting-edge…
Published on December 7, 2022
By Iris Barker
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Airbus: We will not be able to reach projected aircraft deliveries in 2022
According to a press release from the firm, the European aircraft manufacturer Airbus won't be able to meet its anticipated level of deliveries in 2022.
Published on December 7, 2022
By Iris Barker
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Total to cut investments in North Sea by 25% because of UK excess profits tax
Due to the recently increased excess profits tax in the UK, French oil and gas giant TotalEnergies will reduce its expenditures in North Sea projects by 25% in 2023.
Published on December 6, 2022
By Iris Barker
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FT: Billionaire Jack Ma departs from China
Jack Ma, the founder of Alibaba and one of China's wealthiest billionaires, has been residing in Tokyo for approximately six months, according to reliable sources who spoke to the Financial…
Published on November 30, 2022
By Iris Barker
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Philip Morris increases stake in Swedish Match to 93 percent
Philip Morris aims to delist Swedish Match after increasing its ownership to 93%.
Published on November 29, 2022
By Iris Barker
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Saudi Aramco receives approval for IPO of its subsidiary
The initial public offering of Saudi Aramco's subsidiary Luberef has been approved.
Published on November 25, 2022
By Iris Barker
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JP Morgan and Deutsche Bank accused of helping Jeffrey Epstein
The Wall Street Journal reports that victims of sexual assault by Jeffrey Epstein have filed lawsuits against JP Morgan and Deutsche Bank, accusing the financial institutions of supporting the American…
Published on November 25, 2022
By Iris Barker
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HP’s net profit halves in 2021-22 fiscal year
According to the company, HP Inc.'s net profit for the fiscal year that ended on October 31 of 2021–2022 was $ 3.203 billion, which is a two-fold decrease from the…
Published on November 23, 2022
By Iris Barker
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Reuters: FTX management buys Bahamas real estate for $300 million
According to Reuters, citing an FTX lawyer, former CEO of cryptocurrency exchange FTX Sam Bankman-Fried and a number of the company workers spent $300 million on property in the Bahamas.
Published on November 23, 2022
By Iris Barker
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Air India in talks with Airbus and Boeing to purchase new aircraft
Air India is negotiating purchases of new aircraft with Airbus and Boeing.
Published on November 22, 2022
By Iris Barker
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Reuters: Moody’s closes its consulting business in China
The consulting and analytical division of the rating firm Moody's in China is being shut down. This is reported by Reuters using sources.
Published on November 21, 2022
By Iris Barker
Companies & CEOs
Alibaba’s net profit in the first half of fiscal year falls almost 20-fold
According to a press release from the firm, the net profit of the largest Chinese Internet company, Alibaba Group Holding, for the first half of fiscal year 2022–2023 (ending September…
Published on November 18, 2022
By Iris Barker
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Walmart and Home Depot report better-than-forecast quarter
Walmart, a retail chain and the biggest retailer in the world, reported third-quarter total revenues of $152.8 billion, an 8.7% increase over the same period last year.
Published on November 17, 2022
By Iris Barker
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Tencent’s revenue declines for Q3
Tencent Holdings announced on Wednesday that it would pay a dividend on its $20.3 billion investment in the food delivery company Meituan. In response to the slowing Chinese economy and…
Published on November 17, 2022
By Iris Barker
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Buffett invests $5.1B in world’s largest chipmaker TSMC
Berkshire Hathaway company of billionaire Warren Buffett purchased a share in TSMC, the largest chipmaker in the world, for an estimated $5 billion.
Published on November 16, 2022
By Iris Barker