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UniCredit’s Orcel is just working the angles on European bank mergers
Lowball offer for BPM is unlikely to succeed but gives UniCredit’s chief room for manoeuvreWorld - Financial Times - Yesterday -
European Central Banks warns of trade tension risks to euro zone financial stability
The Financial Stability Review also said weak growth was now a bigger threat to the 20-nation euro zone than high inflation.Business - CNBC - November 20 -
European Central Bank warns that concentration in highly-valued U.S. tech stocks poses financial stability risk
High equity valuations and investors’ concentration in big U.S. tech stocks are among the main risks to financial stability, says the ECBBusiness - MarketWatch - 6 days ago -
U.K. to Review Merger Probes Approach
The U.K.’s competition regulator plans to review how it inspects big mergers and whether more can be cleared without forcing businesses to sell assets.Business - The Wall Street Journal - 6 days ago -
Zaslav bullish on Trump allowing media mergers
David Zaslav, the chief executive of Warner Bros. Discovery (WBD), is signaling optimism that President-elect Trump's administration will create a good environment for potential media mergers. "We ...Politics - The Hill - November 7 -
Tapestry and Capri End Plans for ‘Accessible Luxury’ Merger
Tapestry, the owner of Coach, said it would abandon its $8.5 billion deal to buy Capri, the parent company of Michael Kors, after the Federal Trade Commission successfully sued to stop the ...Business - The New York Times - November 14 -
Georgia’s crumbling European dream
The Caucasus republic’s future is at stake. So is western credibilityBusiness - Financial Times - October 28 -
The new face of European illiberalism
Prime Minister Robert Fico has tightened his grip on Slovakia using Hungarian leader Viktor Orbán’s playbook as inspirationWorld - Financial Times - October 31 -
The perfect storm for European automakers
Volkswagen and its EU rivals have allowed China to steal a march in EVsWorld - Financial Times - October 31 -
UK regulator paves way for £16.5bn Vodafone-Three merger
CMA signals support for deal as long as companies commit to delivering joint network plan and retaining certain mobile tariffsBusiness - Financial Times - November 5 -
Price and 5G promises needed for Vodafone-Three merger, says regulator
It wants commitments on prices and 5G if the creation of the UK's biggest mobile network is to go ahead.Top stories - BBC News - November 5 -
How Russia’s energy minister plotted merger of country’s oil majors
Pitch by Sergei Tsivilev, a relative of Vladimir Putin, aimed to tighten oversight of Rosneft and nationalise LukoilWorld - Financial Times - November 13 -
Tapestry’s stock soars and Capri erases losses as fashion giants scrap merger deal
Tapestry Inc.’ stock soared Thursday, while Capri Holdings Inc.’s stock erased losses to gain 4%, after Tapestry said it’s terminating its $8.5 billion merger agreement with its smaller rival.Business - MarketWatch - November 14 -
Tapestry, Capri End Merger Hopes Amid Legal Uncertainty
Tapestry—the owner of luxury brands such as Kate Spade and Coach—and Capri—owner of Michael Kors, Versace and Jimmy Choo ended their merger efforts after a federal lawsuit sought to block the deal.Business - The Wall Street Journal - November 14 -
Trump picks Robert Kennedy Jr to run US health department
Vaccine sceptic and former Democrat is the latest controversial nomination for cabinet postBusiness - Financial Times - November 15 -
Liberty’s Malone calls for media merger wave under Trump
Billionaire says consolidation should be permitted and adds that ‘allowing Big Tech to run wild’ is inappropriateBusiness - Financial Times - November 14 -
Spirit Airlines files for bankruptcy following mounting debt and a failed merger
Spirit Airlines said Monday it has filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection after struggling with losses, growing debt and a failed merger during the post-pandemic travel lull.Top stories - NBC News - November 18 -
Grant Thornton UK picks private equity over US merger
Accounting firm agrees to sell stake to buyout group CinvenWorld - Financial Times - 6 days ago -
UK merger regulator to explore deal remedies after anti-growth criticism
CMA chief says agency is very aware that boosting the economy is an important part of its mandateWorld - Financial Times - 6 days ago -
Ford to cut 4,000 jobs in Europe
Headcount reduction comes as industry faces pressure over EV switch and competition from ChinaBusiness - Financial Times - 6 days ago -
UK banks deserve a place in the sun
Third-quarter results underscore their low sensitivity to interest ratesWorld - Financial Times - October 29 -
The West Bank Is on the Edge of Economic Collapse
After over a year of war, the economy in the occupied West Bank is being choked off by restrictions on Palestinians’ movements in the territory, the cancellation of work permits in Israel and ...World - The Wall Street Journal - November 5 -
Harris phone banks on Election Day
Vice President Kamala Harris spent Election Day phone banking and thanking her staff at Democratic headquarters in Washington D.C. Nancy Cordes reports.Top stories - CBS News - November 5 -
European leaders vow to work with Trump despite fears
Nato and EU heads emphasise strategic links with US while officials privately voice anguish at Republican’s victoryWorld - Financial Times - November 6 -
European Summit Will Focus on Handling Trump’s Second Term
Campaign threats of a trade war, revoked support for Ukraine, and weakening NATO ties will be the focus of a Thursday meeting of EU leaders.Business - Inc. - November 6 -
Goldman slashes European growth forecasts on Trump trouble
Elections have consequencesWorld - Financial Times - November 7 -
Trump Will Test European Solidarity on NATO, Ukraine and Trade
Another Trump term could spur Europe’s efforts to stand on its own, but it is far from clear its leaders will seize the moment this time.World - The New York Times - November 7 -
Leaders urge stronger action to defend Europe after Trump’s re-election
EPC talks in Budapest call for unity on continent as former US president’s return to White House brings uncertainty. European leaders have called for stronger action to defend their continent and ...World - The Guardian - November 7 -
Trump’s European allies think history is turning in their direction
Populist nationalists on both sides of the Atlantic share common ideas. But there are tensions just beneath the surfaceBusiness - Financial Times - November 11 -
Why Trump’s election will not tank European defence stocks
Europe still has decades of under-investment in security to addressWorld - Financial Times - November 11 -
Dollar hits six-month high as Trump tariff talk fuels inflation fears
US Treasury yields rise as traders scale back expectations for interest rate cutsBusiness - Financial Times - November 12 -
McIlroy to keep European events in reduced schedule
Rory McIlroy vows to retain DP World Tour events as a key part of his schedule next year while skipping some tournaments in America after an intense 2024.Top stories - BBC News - November 13 -
China’s smartphone makers head upmarket in European push
Realme, Oppo and Honor are looking to challenge Samsung and Apple on the continent with fancier handsetsWorld - Financial Times - November 17 -
Wicked stars take to the green carpet for European premiere
Parts of the film were made in the United Kingdom, and British actress Cynthia Erivo, who plays the green witch Elphaba, said she's "finally back home".Top stories - BBC News - November 19 -
Ford’s troubles continue. Its stock price slumps as automaker plans job cuts
Ford outlined plans to lay off 4,000 employees in the U.K. and Germany in response to a series of losses it blamed on unprecedented competitive, regulatory and economic headwinds in Europe’s car ...Business - MarketWatch - 6 days ago -
U.S. and Europeans Move to Censure Iran for Nuclear Secrecy
Before Donald J. Trump takes office, the West wants to call out Iran for failing to adhere to treaty obligations to be transparent about its nuclear past and present.World - The New York Times - 6 days ago -
How the European parliament reached a deal on the new commission
Also in this newsletter: Should EU countries still be issuing so many visas to Russians?World - Financial Times - 6 days ago
