Volkswagen makes $3.4 billion Europcar bet on mobility services
A consortium led by Volkswagen (VOWG_p.DE) has agreed with Europcar (EUCAR.PA) to launch a tender offer for the car rental company that values it at 2.9 billion euros ($3.4 billion) including debt, Europe’s largest carmaker said on Wednesday.
Duolingo enters ‘major leagues’ with $6.5 bln valuation in strong debut
Language learning app Duolingo Inc (DUOL.O) notched a valuation of $6.5 billion after its shares surged nearly 40% in the company’s Nasdaq debut on Wednesday, becoming the latest education technology startup to impress Wall Street.
Robinhood’s meme stock status fuels IPO uncertainty
Robinhood Markets Inc (HOOD.O) thrived thanks to the popularity of so-called meme stocks such as GameStop Corp (GME.N) with retail investors. Becoming a meme stock itself comes with trading volatility that is giving pause to some potential investors in its initial public offering.
White House calls on America’s most critical companies to improve cyber defenses
The White House is signaling to U.S. critical infrastructure companies, such as energy providers that they must improve their cyber defenses because additional potential regulation is on the horizon.
Analysis: Tesla hikes electric car prices in U.S.; holds line in China
Tesla Inc (TSLA.O) showed signs of divergent strategies in the world’s two biggest automotive markets, raising prices to boost profit margins in the United States while keeping prices steady in China and hoping to grow sales there.
US dollar, stocks dip as Fed keeps taper timing close to chest
U.S. stocks and the dollar slipped on Wednesday in listless trade after the Federal Reserve gave no clue about when it might start reducing its purchases of government bonds, even as it said the economic recovery is on track.
Sydney’s lockdown is likely to be extended, and Delta variant cases are on the rise!
On Thursday, the COVID-19 Delta outbreak in Sydney, Australia’s largest city, swelled by 239 cases, the pandemic’s daily maximum surge, prompting authorities to grant police more authority to shut down companies that do not comply with lockdown orders. Over two million people in eight Sydney hotspots will be required to wear masks outside and stay […]
Google parent Alphabet reaches record quarterly revenue, profit in ad boom
Google parent Alphabet Inc’s (GOOGL.O) quarterly revenue and profit surged to record highs, the company reported on Tuesday, powered by a rise in advertising spending as more consumers shopped online.
Santander profit beats forecasts on strong UK, U.S. performance
Spain’s Santander (SAN.MC) beat forecasts with a 35% jump in second-quarter underlying profit on the back of lower loan loss provisions, strong U.S. consumer business and a rise in mortgage lending in the UK market.
Wizz Air sees summer capacity close to pre-pandemic levels
Wizz Air (WIZZ.L) expects capacity to ramp up to between 90% and 100% of pre-pandemic levels in July and August as summer demand for European travel grows, and this could get an extra boost from further easing of UK restrictions.
