Irn-Bru maker raises prices due to fizzing UK inflation
The maker of Irn-Bru, the iconic orange Scottish soft drink, said on Tuesday that it had increased its prices due to soaring inflation in Britain.
UBS books best annual profit since 2006, sets loftier goals
UBS (UBSG.S) on Tuesday reported its best annual profit since the global financial crisis, emboldening it to hike share buybacks and set more ambitious profit goals as it banks that more digital products will result in hefty cost-savings.
EXCLUSIVE HBO Max to launch in 15 European countries on March 8
WarnerMedia’s HBO Max streaming service will launch in 15 European countries, including Poland, Portugal and Romania, on March 8, making it available in 61 territories across Europe and the Americas.
U.S. FTC to review Microsoft’s $68.7 bln deal for Activision – Bloomberg News
The U.S. antitrust review of Microsoft Corp’s (MSFT.O) $68.7 billion proposed acquisition of “Call of Duty” maker Activision Blizzard Inc (ATVI.O) will be handled by the Federal Trade Commission (FTC), Bloomberg News reported late on Monday, citing a person familiar with the matter.
Is Amazon ready to raise the price of Prime delivery? Wall Street thinks so
When Amazon.com Inc on Thursday reports how it fared during the holiday quarter, a key question will be if the retailer will finally raise the price of Prime, its fast-delivery and media subscription.
Turbulent January could bode poorly for rest of year for U.S. stocks
2022 is off to a turbulent start for U.S. stocks.
After volatile January, world stocks start February on firm note
World stocks began the new month on firmer ground, after a volatile January, as reassuring comments from Federal Reserve officials helped to calm rate-hike jitters.
Japan’s factory output dips more than expected as risks emerge
Japan’s factory output shrank for the first time in three months in December as a decline in machinery production outweighed a small rise in autos, casting a cloud over the strength of the economic recovery.
EXCLUSIVE Vodafone teams up with Intel on OpenRAN in challenge to network suppliers
Vodafone (VOD.L) has teamed up with Intel Corp and other silicon vendors to design its own chip architecture for nascent OpenRAN network technology, aiming to weaken the grip of traditional telecoms equipment suppliers.
U.S. helps fund California port project as export delays hurt food makers
The U.S. Department of Agriculture said on Sunday it will help fund a new container yard for agricultural exports at California’s Port of Oakland, as the government, ports and food companies scramble to ease costly shipping delays.
