UK pushes for financial services to be exempt from G7 global tax plan
British finance minister Rishi Sunak is pushing for financial services firms to be exempt from a new global tax system which was agreed last week by the Group of Seven (G7) economies, sources familiar with the negotiations said.
Bitcoin falls to 3-week low as IRS seeks approval for reporting rules
Bitcoin fell to a three-week low on Tuesday amid signs of institutional investor caution, while the head of the U.S. Internal Revenue Service called for lawmakers to provide authority for tighter reporting rules on crypto transfers.
G7 countries devise way to catch Amazon in tax net -sources
G7 states have found a way to include Amazon, one of the world’s biggest companies, on a list of 100 set to face higher taxes in the countries where they do business by targeting its more profitable cloud computing unit, officials close to the talks said.
Singapore says will make needed changes to corporate tax once consensus on G7 plan
Singapore, a regional hub for technology firms, will change its tax system as needed once there is a global consensus, its finance minister said on Tuesday, after the world’s rich nations agreed there should be a minimum corporate tax rate of 15%.
AMC shares soar nearly 23% after fund buys and flips $230 mln stake
A hedge fund that helped AMC Entertainment Holdings (AMC.N) raise $230 million quickly sold its stake in the world’s largest cinema chain at a profit, according to a source on Tuesday, when the “meme stock” soared more than 20%.
M&S’s annual profit slumps 88% as COVID crushes clothing sales
British retailer Marks & Spencer (MKS.L) on Wednesday reported an 88% slump in full-year profit, reflecting a collapse in clothing sales due to the COVID-19 pandemic, and warned investors not to expect a dividend in the current year.
Cisco forecasts profit below estimates, cites supply chain issues
Cisco Systems Inc (CSCO.O) on Wednesday cautioned that supply chain issues will linger through the end of 2021 and forecast its current-quarter profit below estimates, sending shares of the network gear maker down 5%.
Tencent Q1 profit rises 65% as online gaming revenue climbs
Chinese gaming and social media giant Tencent Holdings Ltd (0700.HK) reported a forecast-beating 65% rise in quarterly profit on Thursday, driven by a surge in users for its video games in China and international markets.
Walmart beats estimates for sales on stimulus spending boost, raises profit forecast
Walmart Inc (WMT.N) raised its full-year earnings forecast on Tuesday and beat estimates for same-store sales as it benefited from additional stimulus checks that put more money in consumers’ pockets and boosted demand for apparel and electronics.
Sustainable finance scramble reaches currency derivatives market
A rush by companies to boost their sustainability claims has reached foreign exchange markets in the form of currency hedging products where the cost is tied to a firm’s environmental, social and governance (ESG) goals.
