New JD Sports CEO Schultz Outlines Growth Plans

New CEO plans investments of 3 billion stg over five years Open 250 to 350 new stores per year Annual revenue growth of more than 10% Shares jump 8% LONDON,…

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Snap’s earnings could contain positive news for Meta, Google

Feb. 1 (Reuters) – An increase in a key advertising metric for Snap Inc (SNAP.N) that reported an otherwise bland quarter could bode well for Facebook owner Meta Platforms (META.O)…

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Rupert Murdoch rejects proposal to merge Fox, News Corp, aims to sell Move

Jan 24 (Reuters) – Rupert Murdoch reversed course on Tuesday and withdrew a proposal to merge News Corp (NWSA.O) and Fox Corp as the company is also exploring a sale…

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At CES 2023, Sony’s “Gran Turismo” unveils a new entertainment strategy

Jan 4 (Reuters) – When Sony Corp Group (6758.T) teases ‘Gran Turismo’, the long-awaited adrenaline-pumping film adaptation of Sony PlayStation’s blockbuster car racing franchise at this week’s CES 2023 technology…

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Petrobras shares tumble on Brazil’s vote to ease rules on politicians running state-owned companies

SAO PAULO, Dec 14 (Reuters) – Brazil’s lower house of Congress voted late on Tuesday to make it easier for politicians to take roles in state-owned companies, hammering shares in…

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Toshiba’s preferred bidder is closing in on obtaining financing for acquisition sources

TOKYO/HONG KONG, Dec 8 (Reuters) – Japan Industrial Partners, the preferred bidder for the acquisition of Toshiba Corp (6502.T), has come close to obtaining financing from banks, three people familiar…

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US Fed proposes plan for banks to manage climate-related financial risk

WASHINGTON, Dec 2 (Reuters) – The US Federal Reserve Board joined other top bank regulators on Friday in proposing a plan on how big banks should manage climate-related financial risks,…

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White House State Dinner draws names from art, fashion, biz | Politics

Village United States of AmericaUS Virgin IslandsUnited States Minor Outlying IslandsCanadaMexico, United Mexican StatesBahamas, Commonwealth ofCuba, Republic ofDominican RepublicHaiti, Republic ofJamaicaAfghanistanAlbania, People’s Socialist Republic ofAlgeria, People’s Democratic Republic ofAmerican SamoaAndorra,…

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White House State Dinner draws names from art, fashion, biz | Politics

Village United States of AmericaUS Virgin IslandsUnited States Minor Outlying IslandsCanadaMexico, United Mexican StatesBahamas, Commonwealth ofCuba, Republic ofDominican RepublicHaiti, Republic ofJamaicaAfghanistanAlbania, People’s Socialist Republic ofAlgeria, People’s Democratic Republic ofAmerican SamoaAndorra,…

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The state dinner at the White House attracts names from fashion, biz, politics Lifestyle

WASHINGTON (AP) — The first White House state dinner of President Joe Biden’s administration drew big names from fashion, entertainment, politics and business, who turned out to help celebrate French…

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