UK competition regulator looking into $39 bln AstraZeneca-Alexion deal
Britain’s competition regulator is reviewing AstraZeneca’s (AZN.L) $39 billion buyout of U.S.-based Alexion (ALXN.O) on concerns it could reduce competition in the UK market or elsewhere.
Japan’s losses from COVID-19 curbs to dwarf Olympics no-go fallout, says economist
Japan stands to lose 1.8 trillion yen ($16 billion) if the Olympics were cancelled, but that would pale in comparison to the economic hit from emergency curbs if the Summer Games turned into a super-spreader event, a top economist estimated.
At Epic v Apple’s closing, judge probes implications of upending Apple’s App Store
Federal Judge Yvonne Gonzalez Rogers held unconventional closing arguments Monday in the antitrust trial between Epic Games and Apple Inc (AAPL.O), peppering both sides’ attorneys for three hours about how far she could – and should – go to change Apple’s App Store business.
U.S. chip funding could result in seven to 10 new factories -officials
U.S. Commerce Secretary Gina Raimondo said on Monday a proposed $52 billion boost in U.S. government funding for semiconductor production and research could result in seven to 10 new U.S. factories.
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Shell to sell interest in Deer Park refinery to partner Pemex
Royal Dutch Shell (RDSa.L) agreed on Monday to sell its controlling interest in a Texas refinery to partner Petroleos Mexicanos (Pemex) for about $596 million, the latest move by the European oil major to cut its global refining footprint.
Investor opposition to U.S. CEO pay at its highest ever -report
Investors have rejected a record number of executive compensation plans in non-binding votes of U.S.-listed companies this year, objecting to pay rises and the easing of performance targets in the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic, according to an analysis by consulting firm ISS Corporate Solutions.
Goldman’s new director makes its board almost half female
Goldman Sachs Group Inc (GS.N) said on Monday that media lawyer Kimberley Harris would become its newest board member, a move that means nearly half of the Wall Street bank’s board of directors will be women.
Global property markets ready to soar this year
Residential property markets in major economies will soar this year on huge monetary and fiscal support and amid a recovery from the pandemic, according to Reuters polls, which showed risks for prices skewed to the upside.
Lordstown Motors says 2021 production will be half of expectations
Lordstown Motors Corp (RIDE.O) said on Monday that 2021 production of its Endurance truck will be half of prior expectations and that the electric vehicle startup needs additional capital to execute its plans, sending shares down 9.5% in after-hours trading.
