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Ford to sell part of its shares in electric car maker Rivian
Ford will sell 8 million shares in electric car maker Rivian after its stock gets out of the lockup this Sunday, May 8, sources told CNBC.
Published on May 9, 2022
By Iris Barker
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U.S. Illumina ordered to pay over $330M to Chinese competitor
American Illumina, which develops genome analysis technology, was ordered to pay $333 million to a division of its Chinese competitor, BGI Group.
Published on May 9, 2022
By Iris Barker
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Brazilian oil and gas giant Petrobras reports profits
Brazilian oil and gas giant Petrobras posted a net profit attributable to company shareholders of $8.648 billion in the first three months of 2022, a 43-fold increase on the previous…
Published on May 6, 2022
By Iris Barker
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Musk fetches $7.14B from investors to buy Twitter
Elon Musk has received $7.14 billion in funding to buy Twitter from a group of investors including the largest cryptocurrency exchange Binance, Qatar Holding, Tesla board member Larry Ellison and…
Published on May 6, 2022
By Iris Barker
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Exxon Mobil sells Exxon Mobil Exploration and Production Romania
Exxon Mobil has reached an agreement to sell its Romanian subsidiary Exxon Mobil Exploration and Production Romania to local company Romgaz for more than $1 billion, according to a press…
Published on May 4, 2022
By Iris Barker
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EU accuses Apple of violating antitrust laws over payment service
The EU accused Apple of abusing its dominant position in the market because of the payment service Apple Pay.
Published on May 3, 2022
By Iris Barker
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Credit Suisse sued for concealing risks related to Russia
Investors sued Credit Suisse. The bank and its managers are accused of failing to disclose all risks from business related to the sanctioned Russian billionaires.
Published on May 3, 2022
By Iris Barker
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Abu Dhabi national oil company buys 25% of Austrian Borealis
According to Bloomberg, the Abu Dhabi National Oil Business (ADNOC) has purchased a 25% share in the Austrian chemical company Borealis AG from the Emirati investment group Mubadala Investment. The…
Published on May 2, 2022
By Iris Barker
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Boeing’s net loss doubles since the start of 2022
Boeing Co., based in the United States, one of the world's major producers of aircraft, spacecraft, and military equipment, reported a net loss of $1.242 billion in the third quarter,…
Published on April 28, 2022
By Iris Barker
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General Electric’s net loss narrows almost fivefold
General Electric Co. (GE), a diversified technology firm based in the United States, reported a roughly five-fold drop in first-quarter loss, according to the company's financial records.
Published on April 27, 2022
By Iris Barker
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Google owner announces $70B share buyback in 2022
The board of directors of Alphabet, the parent company of Google, has approved a $70 billion buyback from investors.
Published on April 27, 2022
By Iris Barker
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HSBC’s net profit declines in Q1
According to the United Kingdom and Hong Kong-based HSBC Holdings plc, the bank saw its first-quarter net profit drop 26.8% to $3.443 billion from since 2021.
Published on April 26, 2022
By Iris Barker
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Honor seeks funding in global market
China's second-largest cellphone maker Honor Device Co. is seeking new sources of financing ahead of an IPO in 2022, Bloomberg says.
Published on April 26, 2022
By Iris Barker
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Musk is ready to start negotiations on Twitter purchase
According to papers on the US Securities and Exchange Commission's website, Elon Musk, the American entrepreneur and founder of SpaceX and Tesla, is willing to pay $46.5 billion for Twitter…
Published on April 22, 2022
By Iris Barker
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Tesla resumes production at its Shanghai plant
US electric car maker Tesla resumed production at its Shanghai plant on Tuesday after city authorities issued guidelines to restore production after a general lockdown due to the largest COVID-19…
Published on April 20, 2022
By Iris Barker
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Bank of America’s net profit declines in Q1
Net income of the U.S. banking giant Bank of America Corp. (BofA), which is attributable to shareholders, fell 12.7 percent in the first quarter compared with the same period last…
Published on April 19, 2022
By Iris Barker
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Orders for Boeing aircraft rise 1.4 times in March
In March, Boeing Co. received 53 orders for the supply of aircraft against 37 orders in February.
Published on April 13, 2022
By Iris Barker
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The world’s largest oil traider to stop relations with Russia
The world's largest independent oil trader Vitol Group intends to completely stop selling oil and petroleum products from Russia, the Bloomberg agency reports with reference to the company's representative.
Published on April 13, 2022
By Iris Barker
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Boeing switches to Japanese titanium, Airbus is looking for substitutes
Due to withdrawal from Russian suppliers, the largest aircraft manufacturers began to buy titanium from Japan, writes Bloomberg.
Published on April 11, 2022
By Iris Barker
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US Oil company director blames Biden for rising gasoline prices
Oil company director in the U.S. blamed Biden for rising gasoline pricesHead of Canary: gasoline prices have been rising throughout the entire U.S. administration of Biden.
Published on April 8, 2022
By Iris Barker
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U.S., IEA to release 240M barrels of oil from strategic reserves
According to Bloomberg, which cites persons familiar with the issue, the United States and members of the International Energy Agency (IEA) plan to transfer 240 million barrels of oil from…
Published on April 7, 2022
By Iris Barker
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JPMorgan may lose nearly $1B due to Ukraine-Russia conflict
Losses of JP Morgan Chase, one of the world's largest investment banks, due to Russia's military operation in Ukraine could amount to about $1 billion, the bank's head Jamie Dimon…
Published on April 5, 2022
By Iris Barker
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China’s Shein ponders investment round at $100B valuation
Chinese online clothing retailer Shein is preparing for an investment round in which the company could be valued at $100 billion, Bloomberg reported citing knowledgeable sources.
Published on April 4, 2022
By Iris Barker
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US companies profitability in 2021 hits highest in 70 years
Bloomberg reports that total profit of US corporations climbed by 35% in 2021, according to data from the US Department of Commerce.
Published on April 1, 2022
By Iris Barker
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Major Swiss insurer abandons its ‘Z’ logo
Swiss company Zurich Insurance dropped the "Z" logo due to possible "misinterpretation".
Published on March 28, 2022
By Iris Barker
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Borrell names deadline for agreement on Iran’s nuclear program
Reaching a new agreement on Iran's nuclear program is "a matter of days," said European Union High Representative for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy Josep Borrell.
Published on March 28, 2022
By Iris Barker
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Indian state company purchases three million barrels of Russian oil
India's state-owned Indian Oil Corporation (IOC) on Wednesday bought 3 million barrels of Russian Urals crude and 2 million barrels of West African crude in a tender with delivery in…
Published on March 24, 2022
By Iris Barker
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Airbus says it continues to buy titanium directly from Russia
Airbus, the aircraft manufacturer, said it is sourcing titanium directly from Russia as well as other countries, Reuters reported.
Published on March 8, 2022
By Iris Barker
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Moody’s upgrades Sony’s rating
International rating agency Moody's has upgraded the issuer rating of Japanese electronics manufacturer Sony to 'A3' from 'Baa1' with a stable outlook, the agency said in a statement.
Published on March 4, 2022
By Iris Barker
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FT: Credit Suisse attempts to stop leaks about loans to super-rich
Credit Suisse has asked investors to destroy documents relating to the yachts and private jets of its wealthy clients, says the FT.
Published on March 3, 2022
By Iris Barker
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US Target’s annual revenues exceed $100B
Target Corporation, one of the country's top retailers, announced that its revenue for 2021 will hit a new high of $106 billion.
Published on March 2, 2022
By Iris Barker
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BP shares show the lowest fall in three months
BP's stock dropped more than 8% in premarket trading, the biggest loss in three months.
Published on March 1, 2022
By Iris Barker
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Rolls-Royce will temporarily stop buying Russian titanium
According to Warren East, the business's executive director, the British manufacturer will temporarily stop buying Russian titanium, which is used to make aircraft engines.
Published on February 25, 2022
By Iris Barker
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Chinese authorities call on state-owned companies and banks to check their ties to Ant Group
Alibaba Group shares plunged more than 4% to an all-time low of HK$108.9 February 22, after Bloomberg reported a new round of government pressure on the company.
Published on February 23, 2022
By Iris Barker
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Nestle’s net profit grows by 38.2% in 2021
Nestle SA, one of the world's biggest food and beverage makers, saw its net profit rise 38.2 percent to 16.9 billion Swiss francs ($18.3 billion) in 2021, the company said…
Published on February 18, 2022
By Iris Barker
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Meta gets green light to buy chatbot developer Kustomer for $1B
Meta (formerly Facebook) received permission to buy chatbot developer Kustomer for $1 billion. The deal was announced back in November 2020, but was thwarted by a lawsuit from authorities accusing…
Published on February 17, 2022
By Iris Barker
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Intel buys chip maker Tower Semiconductor
U.S. Intel is buying Israeli semiconductor maker Tower Semiconductor for $5.4 billion, Intel said in a statement.
Published on February 16, 2022
By Iris Barker
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Peruvian authorities fine Spanish Repsol over oil spill
The Peruvian authorities have fined the Spanish company Repsol for $120,000 in connection with an oil leak at its refinery, the Peruvian Ministry of the Environment reported.
Published on February 14, 2022
By Iris Barker
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Credit Suisse shares fall 9% after bank reports high legal costs
Shares of Swiss bank Credit Suisse fell 9.29 percent Thursday, Feb. 10, after it reported a loss in 2021 caused by increased provisions for litigation.
Published on February 11, 2022
By Iris Barker
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Moller-Maersk to buy American Pilot Freight Services
Danish maritime container carrier A.P. Moller-Maersk A/S will acquire Pilot Freight Services (Pilot) for $1.68 billion, according to Moller-Maersk’s press release.
Published on February 10, 2022
By Iris Barker
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Toyota’s net profit grows in first nine months of fiscal year
Japan's Toyota Motor Corp. net income for the nine months (April 1 to December 31) of the fiscal year 2021-2022 rose 45 percent year on year to 2.316 trillion yen…
Published on February 9, 2022
By Iris Barker
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Toshiba to split into two companies instead of three
Japanese electronics giant Toshiba Corporation will split into two companies instead of three as previously planned, the company said.
Published on February 8, 2022
By Iris Barker
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Credit Suisse secures billionaires’ loans for yachts and planes
Swiss bank Credit Suisse securitized loans to billionaires for yachts and business jets. It sold some of the risks associated with $2 billion in such loans to hedge funds at…
Published on February 8, 2022
By Iris Barker
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Amazon, Nike interested in buying home fitness equipment manufacturer Peloton
Amazon and Nike began to consider buying home fitness equipment manufacturer Peloton, the WSJ and FT learned. On the back of this news, the company's shares rose 26%.
Published on February 7, 2022
By Iris Barker
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World’s largest oil company ponders additional listing for $50B
The most profitable oil company in the world, Saudi Aramco, may additionally float shares worth $50 billion, the WSJ learned. At the current valuation, this is equivalent to 2.5% of…
Published on February 7, 2022
By Iris Barker
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Sony’s market cap loses $25B due to chips shortage
Sony's market value has fallen by $25 billion since the beginning of the year because of a shortage of chips for the PS5 game console. The pressure on the share…
Published on February 4, 2022
By Iris Barker
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Softline increases buy back volume to $100M
Softline Group, a provider of integrated technology solutions and information technology services, has announced an increase in its buyback programme from $10 million to $100 million, the company said in…
Published on February 3, 2022
By Iris Barker
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Tesla to recall 53,800 electric cars
US electric car maker Tesla will recall 53,822 vehicles produced between 2016 and 2022 due to a bug in its autonomous driving software that concerns braking in front of a…
Published on February 2, 2022
By Iris Barker
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Sony buys game developer Bungie for $3.6B
Sony Group's video game subsidiary, Sony Interactive Entertainment (SIE), will buy game developer Bungie for $3.6 billion, according to an SIE release.
Published on February 1, 2022
By Iris Barker
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Chevron closes 2021 with net profit
Chevron, the second-largest US oil and gas company, posted a net profit of $15.625 billion last year after a loss of $5.543 billion a year earlier, the company said in…
Published on January 31, 2022
By Iris Barker