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Tesla's 2024 deliveries growth might hinge on Musk's unorthodox Cybertruck
Date: December 20, 2024
By Abhirup Roy SAN FRANCISCO (Reuters) - Tesla is aiming to post slight growth in 2024 deliveries over last year with generous incentives across its EVs - but a lot depends on the success of the new...
EU approves Nvidia's acquisition of Run:ai
Date: December 20, 2024
BRUSSELS (Reuters) - The European Commission said on Friday it has approved unconditionally Nvidia's $700 million bid for Run:ai. The EU's probe into the deal focused on practices that could...
Hungary's parliament backs 2025 budget plan, deficit target seen at risk
Date: December 20, 2024
By Gergely Szakacs BUDAPEST (Reuters) - Hungary's parliament approved Prime Minister Viktor Orban's 2025 budget on Friday, shrugging off concerns by the Fiscal Council that the government's growth...
EU ready to strengthen ties with US, focus on energy sector
Date: December 20, 2024
BRUSSELS (Reuters) - The EU is ready to discuss further strengthening economic ties with U.S. President-elect Trump, including common interests in the energy sector, an EU spokesperson said on Friday,...
Luxury labels bulk up on lower-priced goods to appeal to middle-class shoppers
Date: December 20, 2024
By Mimosa Spencer PARIS (Reuters) – Confronting a broad decline in demand for their usual fare, including $3,000-and-up handbags and $4,000-and-up cashmere jackets, major marketers of designer and luxury merchandise are broadening their product lines to emphasize scarves, belts, wallets and home goods priced at $500 and under. The companies’ renewed focus on more affordable...
Greece's current account deficit narrows sharply in October thanks to tourism
Date: December 20, 2024
(Reuters) - Greece's current account deficit narrowed sharply in October from a year earlier to 383 million euros ($397.59 million), helped by robust tourism revenue and a further inflow of EU funds,...