Business

The Business category explores corporate strategy, leadership, mergers, acquisitions and regulatory reforms. In line with Global Banking & Finance Review’s commitment to industry news and case studies, it offers analysis to help executives navigate an evolving business landscape.

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Finance

SoftwareOne announces deal to buy Norwegian rival Crayon

(Reuters) - Swiss technology firm SoftwareOne Holding on Thursday announced a deal to acquire Crayon...

19th December, 2024

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Business

European car sales fall in November, led by France and Italy, ACEA says

By Andrey Sychev and Alessandro Parodi (Reuters) – New car sales growth in Europe turned negative ag...

19th December, 2024

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Finance

Analysis-Italy's bonds poised for gains at expense of Germany and France in 2025

By Antonella Cinelli and Valentina Consiglio ROME (Reuters) - Italy's uncharacteristic political sta...

19th December, 2024

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Finance

Foxconn exec in France to discuss Nissan stake purchase from Renault, Central News Agency reports

TAIPEI (Reuters) - A senior executive of Taiwan-based contract manufacturer Foxconn is in France to...

19th December, 2024

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Business

Volkswagen, unions continue talks over plant closures and pay cuts, sources say

By Christina Amann HANOVER, Germany (Reuters) -Talks between Volkswagen and labour unions over plant...

19th December, 2024

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Finance

Morning Bid: Japan holds, Bank of England up next

A look at the day ahead in European and global markets from Tom Westbrook The Bank of Japan left int...

19th December, 2024

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Finance

Analysis-US stocks face headwind from rising yields after Fed signals fewer rate cuts

By Lewis Krauskopf and Suzanne McGee NEW YORK (Reuters) - The rally in U.S. stocks is encountering a...

19th December, 2024

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Finance

Dealmakers eye $4 trillion-plus M&A haul in 2025

By Anirban Sen, Anousha Sakoui and Kane Wu LONDON/NEW YORK/HONG KONG (Reuters) - Top dealmakers expe...

19th December, 2024

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Finance

European car sales fall in November, led by France and Italy, ACEA says

By Andrey Sychev and Alessandro Parodi (Reuters) - New car sales growth in Europe turned negative ag...

19th December, 2024

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Finance

HSBC to cut best lending rate in Hong Kong by 12.5 bps to 5.25%

HONG KONG (Reuters) - HSBC Holdings said on Thursday it will cut its best lending rate in Hong Kong...

19th December, 2024

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Finance

EU leaders to send 'clear message' to Trump on Ukraine, to debate U.S. ties

BRUSSELS (Reuters) - European Union leaders aim to send a "clear signal" to U.S. President-elect Don...

19th December, 2024

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Finance

Volkswagen, unions still locked in talks over plant closures, pay cuts, sources say

HANOVER, Germany (Reuters) - Talks between Volkswagen and labour unions over plant closures and pay...

19th December, 2024