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Exclusive: France's CNP and Brazil's Caixa close to reaching $1.7 billion insurance deal - sources

Exclusive: France's CNP and Brazil's Caixa close to reaching $1.7 billion insurance deal - sources

France's CNP Assurances SA is close to reaching a deal worth 7 billion reais ($1.7 billion) with Brazil's state-owned lender Caixa Economica Federal [CEF.UL] to sell insurance in the bank's more than 3,000 branches, two sources with knowledge of the matter said.



7 years ago
Upbeat data suggest U.S. economy still on moderate growth path

Upbeat data suggest U.S. economy still on moderate growth path

The number of Americans filing applications for unemployment benefits increased less than expected last week, pointing to strong labor market conditions that should continue to support an economy growing at a moderate pace.



7 years ago
The CEO of Pimco, which manages $1.8 trillion, says the US economy will slow to just 1% growth

The CEO of Pimco, which manages $1.8 trillion, says the US economy will slow to just 1% growth

The U.S. economy will have a tough time at the start of 2020, says the head of one of the largest bond managers in the world.

7 years ago
CO2 goals to complicate PSA, Renault labor talks

CO2 goals to complicate PSA, Renault labor talks

Renault and PSA Group face a potential stand-off with French workers worried that an industry drive to meet EU emissions targets will fuel demands for concessions in upcoming labor negotiations.



7 years ago
India's Eros Now ties up with Microsoft's Azure platform

India's Eros Now ties up with Microsoft's Azure platform

India's Eros Now said on Thursday it is tying up with Microsoft's Azure cloud platform to host and stream its digital video offerings, in a boost to the U.S. software giant's push to expand in the Indian market.



7 years ago
France urges Germany to act on economy sooner rather later

France urges Germany to act on economy sooner rather later

Germany should act sooner rather than later to revive its flagging economy, France's finance minister said on Thursday, as he struggled to hide frustration with the pace of Berlin's efforts to engineer a recovery.



7 years ago
Jim Chanos says he's short kidney dialysis company DaVita

Jim Chanos says he's short kidney dialysis company DaVita

Jim Chanos, founder of Kynikos Associates, revealed Thursday a stock he has been shorting for years: kidney dialysis company DaVita.

7 years ago
Exclusive: Venezuela opposition eyes U.N. asset protection as option to save Citgo

Exclusive: Venezuela opposition eyes U.N. asset protection as option to save Citgo

Venezuela's opposition is preparing to seek an asset protection program from the United Nations to prevent creditors from seizing the country's crown jewel overseas asset, U.S. refiner Citgo, a lawmaker and two opposition sources told Reuters.



7 years ago
Women make this big mistake when it comes to life insurance

Women make this big mistake when it comes to life insurance

While all parents agree their death would have a huge impact on their family's quality of life, moms get a lower amount of life insurance coverage.

7 years ago
SEC's Clayton worries about private markets, negative rates

SEC's Clayton worries about private markets, negative rates

U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission chair Jay Clayton said on Thursday he was concerned about the growth of private markets and negative interest rates as policymakers try to stimulate growth.



7 years ago
Pimco CEO says the US economy is slowing and will grow just above 1% in the first half of 2020

Pimco CEO says the US economy is slowing and will grow just above 1% in the first half of 2020

The U.S. economy will have a tough time at the start of 2020, says the head of one of the largest bond managers in the world.

7 years ago
BMW CFO wants to cut 5,000-6,000 jobs by 2022: Manager Magazin

BMW CFO wants to cut 5,000-6,000 jobs by 2022: Manager Magazin

BMW's finance chief Nicolas Peter wants to cut between 5,000 and 6,000 jobs by 2022, mostly at the carmaker's Munich headquarters, a German magazine reported on Thursday.



7 years ago
Walmart chief to chair CEO group Business Roundtable

Walmart chief to chair CEO group Business Roundtable

Walmart Inc Chief Executive Officer Doug McMillon will chair the Business Roundtable, the CEO trade group.



7 years ago
Huawei hails own apps in Mate 30 challenge to iPhone 11

Huawei hails own apps in Mate 30 challenge to iPhone 11

Huawei [HWT.UL] directly challenged Apple's new iPhone 11 with its new Mate 30 smartphone range on Thursday, highlighting its own apps brand while sidestepping the critical issue of access to Google services.



7 years ago
Microsoft drives S&P 500 near record high

Microsoft drives S&P 500 near record high

Gains in Microsoft shares pushed the benchmark S&P 500 within striking distance of its record high, a day after the Federal Reserve cut interest rates as expected but played down hopes of further monetary easing.



7 years ago