An economy for peace
We hear every day about the war economy. Is this inevitable? Can we reverse things and talk about an economy of peace? This is the question that a round table…
Paramount looks to paint new pictures with Skydance Media
Paramount Global agrees to a deal with Skydance Media which will see Skydance’s leadership team installed at Paramount. One of Hollywood’s oldest film studios, Paramount Global, is to merge with…
Russia and Ukraine exchanged prisoners, including priests
This is a rarely seen exchange of civilians Russia and Ukraine have swapped prisoners, including several priests, in a rarely seen exchange of civilians that follows the exchange of dozens…
Film buffs go bananas at the box office over Despicable Me 4
Despicable Me 4 recently arrived at a cinema near you. The latest Minion tales have pushed Inside Out 2 into second place in worldwide box office takings and helped save…
Mulberry hopes to bag a winner with new CEO after sales see a fall
Mulberry’s share price has fallen 39% since January, amid a global decline in the luxury sector, mainly driven by shoppers from Asia cutting back. Luxury giant Mulberry has dispensed with…
Private equity bosses ponder leaving UK over Labour tax rise fears
Labour’s plans to close the “carrying interest” private equity sector loophole has led to several funds and executives considering moves to countries with more beneficial tax regimes, such as Italy…
United Nations : Lack of due process a worrying trend in India
Geneva, 03/07/2024— The NGO CAP Liberté de Conscience expressed its deep concern about the erosion of due process and democratic values in India at the 56th session of the Human…
VW mulls putting the brakes on Brussels Audi plant due to low demand for EVs
The Audi plant has seen a drop in demand for luxury EVs. Owner VW is currently trying to find an alternative solution for the Brussels site. Europe’s top carmaker, Volkswagen,…
‘Eurostars’: The rise of Europe’s answer to the US ‘Magnificent 7’
The ‘Eurostars’, including Novo Nordisk and ASML, have outperformed the US ‘Magnificent 7’ since 2020, showcasing diverse sector strengths and superior risk-adjusted returns, a recent research shows. Europe also boasts…
Earnings preview: US big banks may see profit decline in the second quarter
The US earnings season will kick off with big banks reporting their second-quarter performance on Friday. Analysts expect these banks’ profits to be negatively impacted by rate cut expectations. The…