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ECB on hold but may acknowledge inflation risks

The European Central Bank is all but certain to keep policy unchanged on Thursday but could acknowledge that inflation could…

4 years ago

Shell ends 2021 on high note, hikes dividend, buybacks again

Shell (SHEL.L) again boosted its dividend and share repurchases on Thursday after fourth quarter profits hit their highest in eight years, fuelled…

4 years ago

Omicron restrains U.S. manufacturing; supply bottlenecks slowly easing

A measure of U.S. manufacturing activity fell to a 14-month low in January amid an outbreak of COVID-19 cases, supporting…

4 years ago

Starbucks to hike prices to offset inflation; lowers profit guidance

Starbucks Corp (SBUX.O) will raise menu prices in 2022 and reduce some spending to offset soaring costs for labor and goods, as…

4 years ago

Santander lifts profits as it releases pandemic provisions

Spain's Santander (SAN.MC) released 750 million euros ($846 million) in pandemic-related provisions in the fourth quarter, betting on an economic recovery in…

4 years ago

Exclusive: Televisa, Univision to launch Spanish-language streaming platform in first half

Mexican broadcast powerhouse Grupo Televisa and U.S. based Univision (UVN.UL) are preparing to launch what would be the biggest Spanish-language…

4 years ago

EXCLUSIVE Pearson buys certification group Credly in deal valued at $200m

Education group Pearson has agreed to buy the certification company Credly to expand its offering to businesses looking to train…

4 years ago

The global economy is in the process of reformation!

After the massive Covid-19 situation, the global economy is returning to normal. The majority of countries are heading to the…

4 years ago

U.S. economy likely regained steam in Q4, 2021 growth seen best in 37 years

U.S. economic growth likely accelerated in the fourth quarter as businesses replenished depleted inventories to meet strong demand for goods,…

4 years ago

U.S. consumer confidence dips; more plan to buy big-ticket items

U.S. consumer confidence ebbed slightly in January, with more consumers planning to purchase homes, automobiles and other big- ticket items…

4 years ago