Europe bank bosses yearn for M&A as U.S. dealmaking expected to take off

• Healthy Returns: Biotech and pharma M&A is off to a good start in 2025 — but will it last?

  Biotech and pharma dealmaking is off to a good start in 2025. Meanwhile, digital health fundraising defined by “David and Goliath dynamic” in 2024, report says.
  
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• Ukraine's Zelenskyy questions the U.S.' commitment to Europe's future

  Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelenskyy called into question the U.S.' commitment to its allies in Europe.
  
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  ‘It was pure accident’: how Chase UK’s boss went from communist Poland to Wall Street banking … via linguistics

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• Davos agenda turns to dealmaking and growth as Trump takes office

  US financiers look to revival of ‘animal spirits’ despite concerns over threat of trade tariffs
  
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  Dealmakers fear cross-border M&A will be hostage to Trump diplomacy

  The president-elect is expected to use all government agencies to push other countries to support his agenda
  
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• Deutsche Bank says it’s now overweight Europe stocks vs. the U.S. Valuation is just one reason.

  There’s never been a bigger valuation gap between European and U.S. stocks, and that’s not the only reason why Deutsche Bank now says it prefers equities on the Continent on a tactical basis.
  
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  Bet365 boss takes big pay cut but still makes £158m

  Denise Coates has been credited with the rapid rise of the online gambling firm.
  
  BBC News - Jan. 7
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  Allianz boss calls on Germany to withdraw sick pay on first day off

  Yahoo News - Jan. 6
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  Blinken heads to Asia, Europe on last expected trip as top US diplomat

  Secretary of State Antony Blinken will embark on what is expected to be his final overseas trip in office this weekend, traveling to South Korea, Japan and France
  
  ABC News - Jan. 3

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  Europe will respond to any tariffs imposed by President Donald Trump in a proportionate way, the European Union's commissioner for the economy told CNBC Wednesday.
  
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• Trump announces AI infrastructure investment backed by Oracle, OpenAI and Softbank

  President Donald Trump announced a venture with OpenAI, Oracle and Softbank to invest billions of dollars in U.S. AI infrastructure.
  
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• European markets expected to maintain positive momentum

  European stocks are expected to open higher Wednesday, continuing positive sentiment seen in global markets since the start of the week.
  
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• Trump says he's considering a 10% tariff on China beginning as soon as Feb. 1

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• AI is the hot topic at Davos this year — here's what the top CEOs are saying

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• Kevin O'Leary says he would 'love to do a TikTok deal,' but the law prevents it

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  UK borrows more than expected in December

  Government borrowing hits £17.8bn as chancellor Rachel Reeves faces pressure to turn around the economy
  
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  China stocks and renminbi hit by Trump’s 10% tariff threat

  Benchmark Hong Kong share index down 1.8% after trade shot at Beijing
  
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