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Microsoft to double down on Game Pass at Xbox showcase with ‘Call of Duty’ title

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GameStop spooks investors with share sale, results ahead of “Roaring Kitty” livestream

Image for US dollar rallies after stronger-than-expected jobs report

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US dollar rallies after stronger-than-expected jobs report

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Indian PM Modi’s coalition presents claim to form new government

Image for UK’s Asda says TDR Capital to become majority owner

UK’s Asda says TDR Capital to become majority owner

Date: June 7, 2024

UK’s Asda says TDR Capital to become majority owner By James Davey LONDON (Reuters) – Britain’s Asda said on Friday that private equity firm TDR Capital will gain majority ownership of the supermarket group by acquiring Zuber Issa’s share in the business, which is still 10% owned by U.S. giant Walmart Inc. Buying Zuber Issa’s...

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Bellway lifts house price outlook after strong spring season

Date: June 7, 2024

Bellway lifts house price outlook after strong spring season By Aby Jose Koilparambil (Reuters) – British homebuilder Bellway raised its annual average selling price forecast on Friday and pointed to strong trading in the spring selling season as improved affordability lifted customer confidence. The upbeat trading update comes as sticky inflation in Britain has clouded...

Image for Olympic rings displayed on Eiffel Tower 50 days before Paris 2024 Games

Olympic rings displayed on Eiffel Tower 50 days before Paris 2024 Games

Date: June 7, 2024

Olympic rings displayed on Eiffel Tower 50 days before Paris 2024 Games PARIS (Reuters) – Paris 2024 organisers on Friday unveiled a display of the Olympic rings on the Eiffel Tower with 50 days to go until the Summer Olympics in the French capital. The 29- by 13-metre construction, made of recycled steel, was installed...

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Airbus deliveries fall 16% in May

Date: June 7, 2024

Airbus deliveries fall 16% in May PARIS (Reuters) – Airbus delivered 53 aircraft in May, down 16% from the same month last year and bringing the number of airplanes handed over to customers since Jan. 1 to 256, the planemaker said on Thursday. It is targeting 800 deliveries for the year. Demand for aircraft is...

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Morning Bid: Global risk rally hinges on payrolls

Date: June 7, 2024

Morning Bid: Global risk rally hinges on payrolls A look at the day ahead in European and global markets from Rae Wee Closely watched U.S. nonfarm payrolls data on Friday marks the final piece in an eventful week that’s been nothing short of a boon for the global rate cut rally. The durability of that...

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Netflix tests biggest TV app redesign in 10 years

Date: June 6, 2024

Netflix tests biggest TV app redesign in 10 years By Lisa Richwine LOS ANGELES (Reuters) – Netflix started rolling out the first major revamp of its television app in a decade on Thursday, testing changes designed to help viewers more quickly decide what they want to watch. The video streaming pioneer wants to increase the...