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UK’s Assura rejects $2 billion buyout bid from KKR, pension fund
February 17, 2025
UK’s Assura rejects $2 billion buyout bid from KKR, pension fund
By Pushkala Aripaka and Yadarisa Shabong (Reuters) -British healthcare property developer Assura has rejected a 1.56 billion pound ($2 billion)…
Japan braces for BOJ to lift rates sooner and higher
February 17, 2025
Japan braces for BOJ to lift rates sooner and higher
By Leika Kihara TOKYO (Reuters) – Hawkish comments from the Bank of Japan and sticky inflation are lifting bond yields…
Germany’s economy is in the dumps. Here are 5 reasons why
February 17, 2025
Germany’s economy is in the dumps. Here are 5 reasons why
FRANKFURT, Germany (AP) — Germany hasn’t seen significant economic growth in five years. It’s a stunning turnaround for Europe’s biggest…
Australian insurance stocks slide after opposition leader’s breakup threat
February 17, 2025
Australian insurance stocks slide after opposition leader’s breakup threat
By Rishav Chatterjee and Rajasik Mukherjee (Reuters) – Australian insurance companies fell sharply on Monday after opposition leader Peter Dutton…
The significance of China Xi’s meet with private enterprises
February 17, 2025
The significance of China Xi’s meet with private enterprises
(Reuters) -China’s President Xi Jinping spoke on Monday at a symposium on private enterprises attended by tech entrepreneurs including Alibaba…
Cathie Wood Goes Bargain Hunting. Here’s 1 “Magnificent Seven” Stock She Just Bought on the DeepSeek Dip.
February 16, 2025
Cathie Wood Goes Bargain Hunting. Here’s 1 “Magnificent Seven” Stock She Just Bought on the DeepSeek Dip.
For the last couple of years, the stock market has rallied on an unwaveringly positive narrative surrounding the prospects of…
Xi-Jack Ma Chat Seen as Next Catalyst for Blistering China Rally
February 16, 2025
Xi-Jack Ma Chat Seen as Next Catalyst for Blistering China Rally
(Bloomberg) — A potential encounter this week between President Xi Jinping and e-commerce icon Jack Ma, coming after a blistering…
Investor Reveals 5 Stocks That Helped Him Retire at 55–’Now I Live The Good Life’
February 16, 2025
Investor Reveals 5 Stocks That Helped Him Retire at 55–’Now I Live The Good Life’
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Westpac profit dips as CEO Miller sees rates challenging clients
February 16, 2025
Westpac profit dips as CEO Miller sees rates challenging clients
(Bloomberg) — Westpac Banking Corp. profit slipped as Chief Executive Officer Anthony Miller said the high cost of living in…
Diamondback nears Permian deal to buy shale producer Double Eagle
February 16, 2025
Diamondback nears Permian deal to buy shale producer Double Eagle
(Bloomberg) — Diamondback Energy Inc. is closing in on a deal to acquire closely held West Texas oil producer Double…