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Nokia plans to appoint former networks head Sari Baldauf as chairman

Nokia plans to appoint former networks head Sari Baldauf as chairman

Telecoms equipment maker Nokia announced on Tuesday that it plans to appoint its former networks chief Sari Baldauf as chairman, succeeding Risto Siilasmaa who will step down after eight years in the job.



6 years ago
Shifting from Institutions to Retail Clients — NYSE direct listings

Shifting from Institutions to Retail Clients — NYSE direct listings

Future of Finance | Lex Sokolin | Dec 2, 2019 A core thesis I've held for a decade now is that personal finance -- what many in the industry call "end clients" -- is the tail wagging the dog. If you are a multi-billion dollar portfolio manager at KKR, or a multi-million dollar trader at

6 years ago
Explainer: Macron's quest for an international tax on digital services

Explainer: Macron's quest for an international tax on digital services

The United States has threatened punitive duties of up to 100% on $2.4 billion in imports from France of champagne, handbags, cheese and other products, after concluding that France's new digital services tax would harm U.S. technology companies.



6 years ago
New Netflix analyst on Wall Street says stock could fall 15% if its forced to spend more on content

New Netflix analyst on Wall Street says stock could fall 15% if its forced to spend more on content

Citi transferred coverage of Netflix to an analyst with a neutral rating and a $325 per share price target.

6 years ago
Oil falls as Trump says China trade deal could be delayed

Oil falls as Trump says China trade deal could be delayed

Oil prices fell on Tuesday after U.S. President Donald Trump said that a trade deal with China could be delayed until after the next U.S. presidential election, though losses were capped by expectations for deeper output cuts from OPEC and its allies.



6 years ago
Nokia to name former networks head Sari Baldauf as chairman

Nokia to name former networks head Sari Baldauf as chairman

Finnish telecoms equipment maker Nokia said on Tuesday its board would name Sari Baldauf to succeed Risto Siilasmaa as board chairman at the next annual shareholders meeting.



6 years ago
Alibaba raises further $1.7 billion in over-allotted shares in HK listing

Alibaba raises further $1.7 billion in over-allotted shares in HK listing

Chinese e-commerce giant Alibaba said on Tuesday it has raised an additional HK$13.17 billion ($1.68 billion) by exercising the over-allotment option in its Hong Kong secondary listing.



6 years ago
How much you should donate on Giving Tuesday (and other money-smart tips)

How much you should donate on Giving Tuesday (and other money-smart tips)

Charitable donations generally kick into high gear on Giving Tuesday – here's how to maximize your contributions.

6 years ago
PG&E failed to inspect transmission lines that caused deadly 2018 wildfire: state probe

PG&E failed to inspect transmission lines that caused deadly 2018 wildfire: state probe

Bankrupt California power producer PG&E Corp did not properly inspect and replace transmission lines before a faulty wire sparked a wildfire that killed more than 80 people in 2018, a probe by a state regulator has concluded.



6 years ago
European shares whacked lower as Trump says China trade deal may come only after Nov 2020 election

European shares whacked lower as Trump says China trade deal may come only after Nov 2020 election

European shares fell back into the red on Tuesday, abandoning earlier efforts to claw their way back from three days of falls, as U.S. President Donald Trump said a trade deal with China might be delayed until after November 2020 elections.



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Hong Kong leader says U.S. law will hurt business confidence

Hong Kong leader says U.S. law will hurt business confidence

Hong Kong leader Carrie Lam on Tuesday said U.S. legislation supporting protesters may damage business confidence in the financial hub, and announced a fourth round of relief measures to boost an economy battered by months of demonstrations.



6 years ago
World's largest pension fund halts stock lending to short sellers

World's largest pension fund halts stock lending to short sellers

Japan's Government Pension Investment Fund (GPIF), the world's largest pension fund, has suspended stock lending for short selling, calling the practice inconsistent with its responsibilities as a long-term investor.



6 years ago
CNH Industrial's Iveco unveils first electric truck in partnership with Nikola

CNH Industrial's Iveco unveils first electric truck in partnership with Nikola

CNH Industrial's truck unit Iveco on Tuesday unveiled its first electric vehicle, the Nikola Tre, built in partnership with U.S. startup Nikola Motor Co..



6 years ago
EU will act as one over U.S tariffs on France - Commission

EU will act as one over U.S tariffs on France - Commission

The European Union will act as one over planned U.S. tariffs on French goods and believes the World Trade Organization is the best way to settle such disputes, the European Commision said on Tuesday.



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France and EU say primed to retaliate over U.S. tariff threat

France and EU say primed to retaliate over U.S. tariff threat

France and the European Union said on Tuesday they are ready to retaliate if U.S. President Donald Trump acts on a threat to impose duties of up to 100% on imports of champagne, handbags and other French products worth $2.4 billion.



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