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North America experiences total solar eclipse, starting at Mexican resort

North America experiences total solar eclipse, starting at Mexican resort

MAZATLAN, Mexico (Reuters) -The first total solar eclipse to grace North America in seven years made landfall in Mexico on Monday as m..

Eclipse boosts travel as Americans chase rare celestial event

Eclipse boosts travel as Americans chase rare celestial event

(Reuters) -The upcoming solar eclipse is proving to be a good omen for travel firms, as some parts of the United States that fall in t..

Euro zone investor morale hits two-year high in April

Euro zone investor morale hits two-year high in April

FRANKFURT (Reuters) – Investor morale in the euro zone improved for the sixth consecutive month in April to its highest level in..

Vivendi’s Canal+ makes mandatory buyout offer for South Africa’s MultiChoice

Vivendi’s Canal+ makes mandatory buyout offer for South Africa’s MultiChoice

JOHANNESBURG (Reuters) -French media group Vivendi’s Canal+ made an all-cash mandatory offer on Monday to buy all the shares of ..

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HSBC targets wealthy expats, bullish Asian firms to drive Europe unit, exec says

HSBC targets wealthy expats, bullish Asian firms to drive Europe unit, exec says

LONDON (Reuters) – HSBC’s European chief is betting on rising regional wealth and overseas expansion by Asian corporate clients to boost h..

Large UK companies see lowest uncertainty in nearly 3 years

Large UK companies see lowest uncertainty in nearly 3 years

LONDON (Reuters) – Concern among large British companies about economic uncertainty has fallen to its lowest since mid-2021 but ..

Butler Industries joins Onepoint in Atos rescue consortium

Butler Industries joins Onepoint in Atos rescue consortium

PARIS (Reuters) – Paris-based Butler Industries is joining a consortium to rescue distressed IT consulting firm Atos, the compan..

Analysis-Dutch set to comply with U.S. demands on China exports

Analysis-Dutch set to comply with U.S. demands on China exports

By Toby Sterling AMSTERDAM (Reuters) – U.S. demands that chipmaking giant ASML stop servicing some equipment it has sold to Chi..

Analysis-Women in UK finance earn a third less than male colleagues, data shows

Analysis-Women in UK finance earn a third less than male colleagues, data shows

By Sinead Cruise and Carolyn Cohn LONDON (Reuters) – Some of Britain’s top financial firms pay women 28.8% less on averag..

Red hot U.S. payrolls pull rug under June Fed rate cut bet

Red hot U.S. payrolls pull rug under June Fed rate cut bet

By Huw Jones LONDON (Reuters) -The dollar and bond yields rose on Friday after much stronger than expected growth in March U.S. payro..

Oil heads for second weekly gain on tighter supply outlook

Oil heads for second weekly gain on tighter supply outlook

LONDON (Reuters) -Oil prices extended gains on Friday and were on course for a second weekly gain, supported by geopolitical tensions ..

European shares slide to two-week low on hawkish Fed comments, geopolitical worries

European shares slide to two-week low on hawkish Fed comments, geopolitical worries

By Johann M Cherian and Ozan Ergenay (Reuters) – European stocks fell to a more than two-week low on Friday, tracking a global ..

Dollar boosted after job growth in March exceeds expectations

Dollar boosted after job growth in March exceeds expectations

NEW YORK/LONDON (Reuters) -The dollar was up on Friday after data showed that U.S. job growth in March beat expectations, with nonfarm..

Senior doctors in England accept new pay offer and end strikes

Senior doctors in England accept new pay offer and end strikes

LONDON (Reuters) -Senior doctors in England have voted to accept an improved offer from the government on pay and conditions, easing ..

Tencent’s next level up: fewer big foreign franchise games, more in-house

Tencent’s next level up: fewer big foreign franchise games, more in-house

HONG KONG (Reuters) – (This March 21 story has been corrected to rectify the time period from ‘last month’ to ‘..

UK house prices fall for first time in 6 months as rates stay high

UK house prices fall for first time in 6 months as rates stay high

By David Milliken LONDON (Reuters) – British house prices fell 1.0% in March, their first drop since September 2023, figures fr..

Holcim to acquire South American concrete products firm Tensolite

Holcim to acquire South American concrete products firm Tensolite

ZURICH (Reuters) – Holcim on Friday said it will buy Tensolite, a maker and distributor of pre-cast concrete systems in South Am..

How to dress for a business: Choosing professional attire

How to dress for a business: Choosing professional attire

In the fast-paced world of corporate leadership, professional attire often speaks volumes about one’s approach to business.  Two..

Are presentation skills important?

Are presentation skills important?

My boss requested that I speak at a Rotary breakfast, network, and present the business offerings.  At the time, I worked in human res..

Sterling hits one-week high vs dollar, focus on rally against Swiss Franc

Sterling hits one-week high vs dollar, focus on rally against Swiss Franc

(Reuters) – Sterling edged higher against a weakening dollar and dropped versus the euro on Thursday, with investors focused on ..

Stocks and bonds take heart from Powell; commodities strong

Stocks and bonds take heart from Powell; commodities strong

By Amanda Cooper LONDON (Reuters) – Global shares rallied on Thursday as U.S. rate cuts remained on the table even if their tim..

UK on track to exit recession despite slower services growth, PMI data shows

UK on track to exit recession despite slower services growth, PMI data shows

By David Milliken LONDON (Reuters) -Britain’s economy looks on track to exit recession when official first-quarter growth data ..

Oil steady, bolstered by lower supply concerns

Oil steady, bolstered by lower supply concerns

LONDON (Reuters) -Oil prices were steady on Thursday, shored up by concerns about lower supply as major producers keep output cuts in ..

Dollar hits two-week low while battered yen stabilises

Dollar hits two-week low while battered yen stabilises

NEW YORK (Reuters) – The dollar hit a two-week low on Thursday as economic data supported expectations for quick rate cuts in th..

The Advantages of Radio-Frequency Identification (RFID) Chips in Supply Chains

The Advantages of Radio-Frequency Identification (RFID) Chips in Supply Chains

Imagine a cutting-edge technology that turns your packaging into a real-time inventory management system. Well, believe it or not, tha..

UK on track to exit recession despite slower services growth, PMI data shows

UK on track to exit recession despite slower services growth, PMI data shows

By David Milliken LONDON (Reuters) -Britain’s economy looks on track to exit recession when official first-quarter growth data ..

Tame Swiss inflation opens door for more SNB rate cuts, weighs on franc

Tame Swiss inflation opens door for more SNB rate cuts, weighs on franc

ZURICH (Reuters) -Swiss inflation eased to its lowest level in two-and-a-half years in March, pushing the Swiss franc lower on market ..

Former Gucci CEO to take minority stake in Elisabetta Franchi

Former Gucci CEO to take minority stake in Elisabetta Franchi

MILAN (Reuters) – Former Gucci chief executive Marco Bizzarri said on Thursday he would invest in Italian fashion brand Elisabe..

Britain’s Co-op profit slides after petrol forecourt sale

Britain’s Co-op profit slides after petrol forecourt sale

(Reuters) -Co-op, which runs Britain’s seventh-biggest supermarket chain, posted a steep drop in annual pretax profit on Thursd..

UK watchdog refers Vodafone, Three deal to in-depth probe

UK watchdog refers Vodafone, Three deal to in-depth probe

(Reuters) -Britain’s competition regulator said on Thursday it would need to open an in-depth investigation into the merger betw..

Japan’s Konica Minolta to cut 2,400 jobs, book $132 million in expenses

Japan’s Konica Minolta to cut 2,400 jobs, book $132 million in expenses

TOKYO (Reuters) – Japan’s Konica Minolta said on Thursday it will trim 2,400 jobs worldwide during the current fiscal year..

Novo says Ozempic starter kits still not available in Germany in Q2

Novo says Ozempic starter kits still not available in Germany in Q2

FRANKFURT (Reuters) – Novo Nordisk has warned that starter kits of its popular diabetes drug Ozempic will still not be available..

Euro zone inflation unexpectedly eases, boosting rate cut case

Euro zone inflation unexpectedly eases, boosting rate cut case

FRANKFURT (Reuters) – Euro zone inflation fell unexpectedly last month, solidifying the case for the European Central Bank to st..

UK supermarket sales rise 5.4%, NIQ market researcher says

UK supermarket sales rise 5.4%, NIQ market researcher says

LONDON (Reuters) – British supermarket total sales rose by 5.4% year-over-year in the four weeks to March 23 as slowing inflati..

Diversifying companies delivered 53% higher annual shareholder returns during and after COVID

Diversifying companies delivered 53% higher annual shareholder returns during and after COVID

Study from Stryber of 738 listed businesses in Europe showed that companies which diversified their revenue streams deliver 53% highe..

UK’s Topps Tiles flags persistent weak demand in 2024 after lower H1 volumes

UK’s Topps Tiles flags persistent weak demand in 2024 after lower H1 volumes

(Reuters) -Britain’s largest tile retailer Topps Tiles said on Wednesday subdued demand in the domestic repair and maintenance ..

Swiss Re appoints Andreas Berger as new CEO from July

Swiss Re appoints Andreas Berger as new CEO from July

ZURICH (Reuters) -Reinsurance company Swiss Re said on Wednesday Andreas Berger would become group chief executive officer from July, ..