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Germany braces for energy supplier casualties

Germany braces for energy supplier casualties

By Vera Eckert FRANKFURT (Reuters) – Some German power suppliers could go insolvent due to soaring wholesale prices that are hitting consumers w..

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Gas price surge, just one more headwind for world economy

Gas price surge, just one more headwind for world economy

By Dhara Ranasinghe LONDON (Reuters) – Soaring gas prices that threaten to push up winter fuel bills, hurt consumption and exacerbate a near-ter..

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Evergrande jitters pull risk currencies lower, dollar gains on safety bid

Evergrande jitters pull risk currencies lower, dollar gains on safety bid

(Adds details, updates prices; changes byline, dateline; previous LONDON) By Chuck Mikolajczak NEW YORK (Reuters) – The offshore Chinese yuan we..

5 ways businesses can manage cybersecurity in a post-Covid world

5 ways businesses can manage cybersecurity in a post-Covid world

Cybersecurity and its importance within business strategy has long been a topic of discussion within the corporate world. And no matter the size or se..

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Cathay Pacific lowers Q4 capacity forecast as travel restrictions linger

Cathay Pacific lowers Q4 capacity forecast as travel restrictions linger

(Reuters) -Hong Kong’s Cathay Pacific Airways Ltd said on Monday it had lowered its passenger capacity forecast for the remainder of the year to..

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Oil giant Shell sets sights on sustainable aviation fuel take-off

Oil giant Shell sets sights on sustainable aviation fuel take-off

By Ron Bousso LONDON (Reuters) – Royal Dutch Shell plans to start producing low-carbon jet fuel at scale by 2025, in an attempt to encourage the..

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The power of meaning at work explored at Aalto University Executive Education’s global summit

The power of meaning at work explored at Aalto University Executive Education’s global summit

Aalto University Executive Education recently hosted the ‘Aalto Executive Summit’ which featured speakers from top companies and institutions globally..

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There’s Still Power in that Suit…

There’s Still Power in that Suit…

New research backed by a leading psychologist, suggests that peak professional performance is not necessarily linked to comfort, despite the new-found..

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Countries’ emissions pledges still fall short of global climate goals, UN says

Countries’ emissions pledges still fall short of global climate goals, UN says

By Kate Abnett BRUSSELS (Reuters) – Countries’ latest pledges to cut emissions would fail to avert catastrophic climate change, the United..

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Exclusive-Teamsters organizing workers’ unions at 9 Amazon.com facilities in Canada

Exclusive-Teamsters organizing workers’ unions at 9 Amazon.com facilities in Canada

By Julia Love and Moira Warburton (Reuters) – The Teamsters workers’ union has launched campaigns to organize employees in at least nine C..

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Catwalk shows return at hybrid London Fashion Week

Catwalk shows return at hybrid London Fashion Week

By Marie-Louise Gumuchian LONDON (Reuters) – A hybrid London Fashion Week kicked off on Friday, with a mix of digital presentations and the even..

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With tighter grip, Beijing sends message to Hong Kong tycoons: fall in line

With tighter grip, Beijing sends message to Hong Kong tycoons: fall in line

By Clare Jim and Farah Master HONG KONG (Reuters) – As Beijing seeks to tighten its grip over Hong Kong, it has a new mandate for the city’..

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With progress in creditor talks, Malaysia’s AirAsia X targets end-Oct meetings

With progress in creditor talks, Malaysia’s AirAsia X targets end-Oct meetings

By Liz Lee KUALA LUMPUR (Reuters) – Malaysia’s AirAsia X Bhd (AAX) has made “substantial progress” in its months-long talks wi..

BEWARE THE CONTREPRENEURS OF ONLINE TRADING

BEWARE THE CONTREPRENEURS OF ONLINE TRADING

By: James Bentley, Director, Financial Markets Online With their flash cars and Rolex watches, Instagram’s self-appointed money gurus make online trad..

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PatSnap Publishes the Definitive Guide to Connected Innovation Intelligence (CII)

PatSnap Publishes the Definitive Guide to Connected Innovation Intelligence (CII)

15 September 2021 Every year, more than 30,000 new products and services are launched, but less than five percent succeed. High failure rates are typi..

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Buyline Ltd unveils new website to attract a wider client base

Buyline Ltd unveils new website to attract a wider client base

15 September 2021 UK based point-of-sale Fintech lender Buyline, who specialise in offering a range of flexible payment solutions to suppliers of good..

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Brand experience experts, iD, launch a new playbook exploring how businesses can unlock the power of pop-ups to boost sales

Brand experience experts, iD, launch a new playbook exploring how businesses can unlock the power of pop-ups to boost sales

In their latest playbook, iD demonstrates how brands can create memorable experiences, brand engagement and advocacy during the most potentially lucra..

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Dollar index jumps after U.S. retail sales show surprise rebound

Dollar index jumps after U.S. retail sales show surprise rebound

By Caroline Valetkevitch NEW YORK (Reuters) – The dollar hit a near 3-week high against a basket of currencies on Thursday after data showed U.S..

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Exclusive-Facebook to target harmful coordination by real accounts using playbook against fake networks

Exclusive-Facebook to target harmful coordination by real accounts using playbook against fake networks

By Elizabeth Culliford and Fanny Potkin (Reuters) – Facebook is taking a more aggressive approach to shut down coordinated groups of real-user a..

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S.Africa says UK climate envoy to visit to discuss helping shift from coal

S.Africa says UK climate envoy to visit to discuss helping shift from coal

By Tim Cocks JOHANNESBURG (Reuters) – Britain’s envoy to the U.N. Climate Change Conference plans to visit South Africa ahead of the Novem..

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European new car sales down in July, August – ACEA

European new car sales down in July, August – ACEA

BERLIN (Reuters) – European car registrations dropped in July and August after four months of growth, industry data showed on Thursday, suggesti..

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German engineering firms expect hit from supply chain bottlenecks next year

German engineering firms expect hit from supply chain bottlenecks next year

BERLIN (Reuters) – The majority of German mechanical engineering companies are facing noticeable or serious supply chain problems, a survey by G..

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Zara owner Inditex sales rebound to top pre-pandemic levels

Zara owner Inditex sales rebound to top pre-pandemic levels

MADRID (Reuters) – Fashion brand Zara owner Inditex rebounded with an 850 million euro second-quarter profit on Wednesday as sales topped pre-pa..

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BNP Paribas buys majority stake in Dutch firm Dynamic Credit Group

BNP Paribas buys majority stake in Dutch firm Dynamic Credit Group

PARIS (Reuters) – BNP Paribas Asset Management has agreed to buy a majority stake in Dynamic Credit Group, an Amsterdam-based asset manager and ..

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BAE Systems sees big opportunity in space after UK satellite bolt-on

BAE Systems sees big opportunity in space after UK satellite bolt-on

LONDON (Reuters) – British defence company BAE Systems said space was a big area of opportunity, after it acquired UK-based satellite specialist..

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Jewellery maker Pandora bets on ‘Gen Z’ to boost sales

Jewellery maker Pandora bets on ‘Gen Z’ to boost sales

By Stine Jacobsen COPENHAGEN (Reuters) -Danish jewellery maker Pandora plans to produce edgy pieces to attract young shoppers and significantly boost ..

Global stock markets slip on inflation, tax, regulation worries

Global stock markets slip on inflation, tax, regulation worries

By Sujata Rao and Elizabeth Dilts Marshall NEW YORK (Reuters) – World stock markets edged lower on Monday on worries over inflation and moves to..

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GM digs in with LG Corp to speed a fix for Bolt battery fires

GM digs in with LG Corp to speed a fix for Bolt battery fires

By Paul Lienert and Heekyong Yang (Reuters) – General Motors Co is taking a more direct role with South Korea’s LG Corp, its longtime elec..

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Uber drivers are employees, not contractors, says Dutch court

Uber drivers are employees, not contractors, says Dutch court

By Anthony Deutsch and Toby Sterling AMSTERDAM (Reuters) -Uber drivers are employees, not contractors, and so entitled to greater workers’ right..

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U.S. consumers’ inflation expectations highest in 8 years, NY Fed says

U.S. consumers’ inflation expectations highest in 8 years, NY Fed says

By Jonnelle Marte (Reuters) – U.S. consumers’ expectations for how much inflation will change over the next year and the coming three year..

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Telefonica hires Goldman Sachs to sell UK mobile masts stake, El Confidencial says

Telefonica hires Goldman Sachs to sell UK mobile masts stake, El Confidencial says

MADRID (Reuters) – Spain’s Telefonica has hired investment bank Goldman Sachs to sell its 50% stake in a mobile masts operator in Britain,..

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Vaccine maker Valneva’s shares slump after UK ends COVID-19 deal

Vaccine maker Valneva’s shares slump after UK ends COVID-19 deal

PARIS (Reuters) -Valneva shares plunged around 40% in early Monday trading after the British government ended a COVID-19 vaccine supply deal with the ..

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Strained supply chains keep U.S. producer prices hot

Strained supply chains keep U.S. producer prices hot

By Lucia Mutikani WASHINGTON (Reuters) – U.S. producer prices increased solidly in August, leading to the biggest annual gain in nearly 11 years..

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Oil rallies to $73 on tight U.S. supplies, Biden-Xi call

Oil rallies to $73 on tight U.S. supplies, Biden-Xi call

By Jessica Resnick-Ault NEW YORK (Reuters) -Oil rose to briefly top $73 a barrel on Friday, supported by growing signs of supply tightness in the Unit..

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Malaysia’s Top Glove says U.S. lifts import ban over forced labour

Malaysia’s Top Glove says U.S. lifts import ban over forced labour

By A. Ananthalakshmi and Rozanna Latiff KUALA LUMPUR (Reuters) -Malaysia’s Top Glove Corp said on Friday it has been allowed to resume sales to ..

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Exclusive: Wide-ranging SolarWinds probe sparks fear in Corporate America

Exclusive: Wide-ranging SolarWinds probe sparks fear in Corporate America

By Christopher Bing, Chris Prentice and Joseph Menn (Reuters) – A U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission investigation into the SolarWinds Russ..

Getting back to work

Getting back to work

By: Simon Hayward, VP of Domo EMEA Can we get back to work safely? How do we do it? How much will we need to change about facilities and e..