Doubt Commerzbank’s Buyback

Commerzbank Lifts Guidance as UniCredit Circles

Commerzbank lifted its full-year guidance for some key metrics and said its strategy is paying off, as UniCredit continued to signal interest in a tie-up with the German lender.

Business - The Wall Street Journal - 3 days ago

Why Germany Is Resisting UniCredit’s Takeover of Commerzbank

Despite an openness to cross-border mergers, Germany has pushed back against talk of the Italian lender UniCredit’s acquiring Commerzbank.

Top stories - The New York Times - November 1

IAG to Begin $378 Million Buyback

The British Airways owner will start buying back the shares from next week.

Business - The Wall Street Journal - Yesterday

UniCredit and Commerzbank square off with target hikes amid takeover battle

UniCredit and Commerzbank flaunted their financial strength as the fate of one of Europe's largest banking mergers still hangs in balance.

Business - CNBC - 3 days ago

Dollar weakens as investors rein in bets on Trump victory

Markets move after poll shows unexpected groundswell of support for Kamala Harris ahead of Tuesday’s election

Business - Financial Times - 5 days ago

FirstFT: HSBC overhaul to divide businesses along east-west lines

Also in today’s newsletter, EY fires staff for ‘cheating’ and Mubadala Capital’s private equity push

World - Financial Times - October 22

How Trump allies are sowing election doubts

Rightwing organisations have spent months and millions of dollars contesting ballot procedures and voter eligibility

World - Financial Times - October 14

Wednesday Briefing: Casting Doubts on the U.S. Election

Plus, saving Japan’s most popular rice.

World - The New York Times - October 22

Sources: Rodrygo out for Clásico, Courtois a doubt

Madrid forward Rodrygo Goes is expected to miss Saturday's Clásico against Barcelona after suffering an injury during Tuesday's win over Borussia Dortmund, while goalkeeper Thibaut Courtois is in a ...

Sports - ESPN - October 23

Transfer Talk: Real Madrid eyeing Tottenham's Porro

Real Madrid could see Pedro Porro as a potential alternative to Trent-Alexander Arnold. Transfer Talk has the latest news, gossip and rumors.

Sports - ESPN - October 30

Higgins, Moss doubtful for Bengals vs. Raiders

Wide receiver Tee Higgins, running back Zack Moss and left tackle Orlando Brown Jr. are listed as doubtful for Sunday's game against the Raiders.

Sports - ESPN - November 1

Trump talks economy, immigration and unfounded election doubts

Former President Donald Trump mixed messages about the economy and immigration with unfounded doubts about the election in Pennsylvania as his campaign makes its final pitches to voters ahead of ...

Sources: Rice (broken toe) doubt for Chelsea clash

Arsenal are weighing up whether Declan Rice can play through the pain after tests revealed he had a broken toe, sources have told ESPN.

Sports - ESPN - 23 hours ago

Embattled Abbott Labs comes through with a strong quarter, buyback announcement

Abbott Labs delivered for investors who stuck with the stock despite legal woes that emerged earlier this year.

Business - CNBC - October 16

Chinese share buybacks hit record high as Beijing steps up support

Policymakers push companies to return cash to shareholders as they try to revive flagging stock market

Business - Financial Times - October 21

Deutsche Bank warns of rising bad loan provisions

German lender posts record third-quarter profits but tells investors to brace again for credit risks

Business - Financial Times - October 23

Eni Cuts Profit Outlook on Weak Prices, Lifts Buybacks

Eni lowered its guidance for the year due to a decline in oil prices which also hit the Italian energy major’s third-quarter profits, but said it planned to increase its share buy backs.

Business - The Wall Street Journal - October 25

HSBC chief says east-west division will not lead to ‘any split’

Georges Elhedery embarks on sweeping overhaul of lender as part of cost-cutting drive

Business - Financial Times - October 29

HSBC shares surge on another $3 billion buyback plan and earnings beat

HSBC shares increased 4% on Tuesday as the British bank beat analysts’ earnings expectations for the third quarter and launched another $3 billion share buyback plan.

Business - MarketWatch - October 29

Snap shares jump 10% on profit beat, stock buyback

Snap reported third-quarter results on Tuesday that beat on the top and bottom lines, but the company issued light fourth-quarter guidance.

Business - CNBC - October 29

Qualcomm’s rosy forecast sends stock surging, and more buybacks may be on deck

Qualcomm is upping its buyback program by $15 billion after repurchasing more than $4 billion in stock last fiscal year.

Business - MarketWatch - 2 days ago

Ahold Delhaize Net Profit Misses Market Views, Issues Buyback

The Dutch grocer outlined a share buyback program, despite reporting a worse-than-expected fall in third-quarter net profit.

Business - The Wall Street Journal - 3 days ago

British Airways owner announces stock buyback as profit grows 17%

British Airways owner International Airlines Group announced a stock buyback after reporting rising profits and margins.

Business - MarketWatch - Yesterday

Cheney doubts Johnson will carry out 'constitutional obligations' to certify election

Former Rep. Liz Cheney (R-Wyo.) said in a Sunday interview that she doubts House Speaker Mike Johnson (R-La.) will carry out “his constitutional obligations” to certify the 2024 election. In ...

Politics - The Hill - October 13

Morning Report — Trump, Harris stir doubts about rival’s fitness

In today’s issue: There are three weeks to go in a presidential contest so close, the result will depend on whether former President Trump or Vice President Harris does the superior job of getting ...

Politics - The Hill - October 14

Commissioner Roger Goodell has "no doubt" NFL will be playing in Ireland "soon"

The man whose name is on the football believes that footballs with his name on them will be flying around a stadium in Ireland in the not-too-distant future.

Sports - Yahoo Sports - October 12

Brit Hume: 'Combative' Harris didn't 'clear doubts' with Fox interview

Fox News pundit Brit Hume said Vice President Harris did little to quell critics with an interview she granted to the network this week. "She was combative and energetic and she certainly landed ...

Politics - The Hill - October 16

Texas execution is latest death penalty case to proceed despite doubts

A Travis County judge Thursday night granted a temporary restraining order, pausing the execution to allow Robert Roberson to testify at a Texas House hearing next week.

'Never a doubt': Inside Sabrina Ionescu's game-winning shot

Ionescu put the Liberty 40 minutes from their first championship with a final-second 28-foot 3-pointer from near the logo that was "definitely the biggest shot of my career.'

Sports - Yahoo Sports - October 17

Yen resumes decline on doubts over Japan interest rate rises

Currency sinks below ¥150 against US dollar for first time since August surge

World - Financial Times - October 19

BC Vote in Limbo Until Final Count After Conservative Surge

World - Yahoo News - October 20

Elon Musk's $1 million-a-day election giveaway sparks legal doubts

Elon Musk's pledge to give away $1 million a day to voters for signing his PAC's petition is prompting questions about its legality.

Another lost Deshaun Watson season: What will the Browns do at quarterback?

Despite unwavering support from the Browns, Watson's seven-game season had more downs than ups.

Sports - ESPN - October 25

Trump is increasingly sowing doubts about the eventual election results

As Election Day approaches, former President Donald Trump has increasingly been warning that if he loses, it will be because of cheating.

Most voters ready to accept election results but doubt Trump will: Poll

Eighty-six percent of registered voters in a new ABC News/Ipsos poll say they personally are prepared to accept the outcome of the 2024 election as legitimate.

Radical Plans for Public Housing Stir Up Hope, and Doubt

A plan would demolish aged housing projects in Chelsea and build new homes and thousands of additional apartments. It could be a game changer.

Top stories - The New York Times - October 31

Labour’s home insulation pledge in doubt, say consumer rights groups

Campaigners warn Budget pledge falls far short of manifesto promise to support energy efficiency

World - Financial Times - November 1

What becomes of Damian Lillard if Giannis Antetokounmpo's future with Bucks is in doubt?

Lillard's Milwaukee tenure has been shaky at best

Sports - CBS Sports - November 1

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