Reuters•22 minutes agoGermany's Metro to expect at least eight second-round bids for China unit: sources
At least eight suitors are preparing second-round bids to buy a majority stake in German wholesaler Metro AG's Chinese operations, Reuters learned from people directly involved in the matter, as suitors vie for heft in a changing offline landscape. A deal could see Metro's China business valued
- Fool.co.uk•35 minutes ago
Why I think the Sirius Minerals share price could be worth 47p
If everything goes to plan, Sirius Minerals plc (LON: SXX) could be worth significantly more than its current value writes Rupert Hargreaves.
- Engadget•36 minutes ago
The Morning After: AMD, NVIDIA and Intel do battle at Computex
Hey, good morning! You look fabulous
- Fool.co.uk•41 minutes ago
3 FTSE 100 dividend stocks I’d sell immediately
The outlook for these FTSE 100 (INDEXFTSE:UKX) companies is deteriorating rapidly and Rupert Hargreaves would sell before it's too late.
Reuters•1 hour agoEuropean stocks gain on EU election relief and auto shares surge
European shares rose on Monday as investors snapped up automaker stocks following confirmation of merger talks between Fiat Chrysler and Renault, and after European parliamentary elections saw pro-Europe parties cling to a majority. The gains followed a stronger showing in Asian markets, where shares
- Reuters•1 hour ago
Italy's Salvini says government supports FCA's growth, expects it to protect jobs
MILAN (Reuters) - Italy supports Fiat Chrysler's growth plans and does not expect them to lead to job losses, Deputy Prime Minister Matteo Salvini said after the carmaker made a "transformative" merger proposal to Renault.
- Reuters•2 hours ago
Renault's board "studying with interest" Fiat Chrysler deal terms
French carmaker Renault said it was "studying with interest" the terms of the proposed merger with Fiat Chrysler (FCA). "After careful review of the terms of FCA's friendly proposal, the board of directors decided to study with interest the opportunity of such a business combination
Reuters•2 hours agoFiat Chrysler seeks Renault merger to meet auto challenges
MILAN/PARIS (Reuters) - Fiat Chrysler pitched a finely balanced merger of equals to Renault on Monday in a move to cope with the costs of far-reaching technological and regulatory changes by creating the world's third-biggest carmaker. If successful, the $35 billion-plus tie-up would alter the competitive
- CNBC•2 hours ago
'A decisive moment': Here's what experts are saying about the EU elections
Europeans showed belief in the EU project, experts claimed Monday, despite long-dominant centrist parties losing ground to euroskeptic and nationalist opponents in the EU elections.
- The Independent•2 hours ago
Fiat Chrysler proposes merger with Renault to become third biggest carmaker in world
Italian-American firm Fiat Chrysler has proposed a merger with French company Renault which would create the third biggest carmaker in the world.The tie-up is aimed at saving billions of dollars for both companies as the car industry moves towards electric and autonomous vehicles.In a statement on Monday
Reuters•2 hours agoExpo 2020 Dubai to attract 11 million foreign visitors - officials
Dubai could attract 11 million foreign visitors to the Expo 2020 trade fair, organisers said in an interview, giving a significant boost to the emirate's tourism sector. Overseas visitors would account for almost 71% percent of the total expected for the event in Dubai, already a popular destination
- Reuters•2 hours ago
Activists sue Bollore over conditions at Cameroon palm oil plantation
A group of 10 non-governmental organisations (NGOs) are suing French conglomerate Bollore in a French court over commitments it made to residents and workers at its palm oil plantation in Cameroon. The NGOs accuse Bollore of reneging on a 2013 agreement in which it promised to improve the working and
Reuters•2 hours agoNasdaq pulls out of Oslo Bors battle, handing Euronext victory
Nasdaq withdrew its offer for Oslo Bors on Monday, giving pan-European exchange Euronext free rein to pursue its bid for the Norwegian stock market operator after a five-month battle. Euronext secured approval from Norway's Ministry of Finance this month to buy more than 50% of Oslo Bors for 158
- Reuters•2 hours ago
Russia lifts import ban on stone fruit from Serbia, North Macedonia
Russia on Monday lifted an import ban on stone fruit from North Macedonia and Serbia, the Rosselkhoznadzor agriculture watchdog said in a statement. Moscow imposed the ban in August on some fruit from the two countries after it said it had found the Monilinia fructicola fungus in Serbian peaches and
CNBC•2 hours agoNext EU president could be from a Liberal or Green party, academic says
Daniel Gros, director of the Centre for European Policy Studies (CEPS), discusses the EU election result.
- Fool.co.uk•2 hours ago
These top dividend stocks are on sale! I reckon now’s a great time to buy them
Are these shares too cheap to pass on given recent price action? Royston Wild certainly thinks so.
Reuters•2 hours agoItaly's Monte Paschi merger candidates' list is thin - CEO to paper
Italy's state owned Monte dei Paschi could merge with lenders of similar size although the list of candidates is thin, Chief Executive Marco Morelli said on Monday. "In theory Monte dei Paschi could be a merger partner for many banks, but the actual list (of candidates) is narrow", Morelli
CNBC•2 hours agoEU electorate has a sense of 'euro-pessimism,' analyst says
Susi Dennison, senior fellow at the European Council on Foreign Relations, discusses the EU election result.
Reuters•2 hours agoOil steadies as trade fears balance Mideast tension and supply cuts
Oil steadied on Monday, trading below $69 a barrel, as concern over the U.S.-China trade dispute and global economic outlook offset support from Middle East tensions and supply cuts. The main factor preventing crude prices from rising on the geopolitical news is the concern about the global economy,
CNBC•2 hours agoMarket welcoming Fiat-Renault merger talks, expert says
Arndt Ellinghorst, head of global automotive research at Evercore ISI Group, discusses merger discussions between Fiat Chrysler and Renault.
CNBC•2 hours agoEU election increases legitimacy of European parliament, analyst says
Guntram Wolff, director of Bruegel, discusses the European Parliament elections.
CNBC•2 hours agoRise in fringe parties shows Europe needs to change, expert says
Guy Miller, chief market strategist at Zurich Insurance, says support for Brexit showed most British voters didn't believe in the EU.
CNBC•2 hours agoEU elections kick the week off with a positive tone, strategist says
Vasileios Gkionakis, global head of FX strategy at Lombard Odier & Cie, discusses the market reaction to European elections.
CNBC•2 hours agoEU election shows people still care about the European project: Expert
Anna Rosenberg, head of Europe and the U.K. at the think-tank Signum Global, says the EU is "going to strengthen" following the vote.
