The Evolution of Peer-to-Peer Payment Systems and Their Economic Impact
Introduction Peer-to-peer (P2P) payment systems have transformed the way people transfer money, offering a convenient and efficient al..
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The Rise of Subscription Business Models
Introduction: Subscription business models have been gaining popularity across various industries in recent years, revolutionizing t..
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Stocks grind towards record highs in inflation-heavy week
By Wayne Cole and Amanda Cooper SYDNEY/LONDON (Reuters) -Global stocks neared record highs on Monday, in a week where inflation figure..
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EU countries approve law to slash trucks’ CO2 emissions
By Kate Abnett BRUSSELS (Reuters) – European Union countries gave their final approval on Monday to a law to cut carbon dioxide ..
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The case for forever high interest rates
By Yoruk Bahceli (Reuters) – If financial markets are right, interest rates won’t just stay high this year, but possibly f..
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London stocks muted ahead of more earnings, economic data
By Pranav Kashyap (Reuters) – London’s FTSE 100 was flat on Monday as gains in travel and leisure were offset by losses in..
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European shares listless as investors brace for inflation test
By Ankika Biswas (Reuters) -Europe’s STOXX 600 struggled for direction on Monday, as investors geared up for this week’s ..
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In the Market: Financiers fret over ‘leverage on leverage’ in private credit
By Paritosh Bansal (Reuters) -To some elite financiers who gathered in Los Angeles for the Milken Institute conference, a debt binge ..
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Japan’s SoftBank swings to quarterly profit, eyes on Arm unit
By Anton Bridge TOKYO (Reuters) -Technology investor SoftBank Group swung to a net profit in the final quarter of its financial year,..
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Germany says cybercrime by foreign actors rose by 28% in 2023
BERLIN (Reuters) – Cybercrime by foreign perpetrators surged in Germany in 2023, rising by 28% on the previous year, data relea..
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Amazon to invest $1.3 billion in France, create 3,000 jobs
By Supantha Mukherjee STOCKHOLM (Reuters) – Amazon said on Monday it would invest more than 1.2 billion euros ($1.3 billion) in ..
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UK’s Rightmove cuts 2024 revenue per advertiser forecast on tough market conditions
(This May 10 story has been corrected to say ‘revenue per advertiser’ forecast, not ‘ad revenue’ forecast, in..
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Microsoft to invest 4 billion euros in France
PARIS (Reuters) – Technology and software giant Microsoft will invest 4 billion euros ($4.3 billion) in France as part of the an..
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Floods kill 37 in Indonesia’s West Sumatra, 17 missing
TANAH DATAR (Reuters) – Flash floods and mud slides in Indonesia’s West Sumatra province killed at least 37 people this we..
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Currency market calm as US inflation data holds focus this week
By Brigid Riley TOKYO (Reuters) – Major currencies were steady on Monday with the dollar consolidating against peers, as market ..
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UK employers plan 4% pay rises in coming year, survey shows
By Suban Abdulla LONDON (Reuters) – British employers expect to raise wages by 4% over the coming 12 months, a similar rate to t..
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The Power of Networking in Entrepreneurial Success
Introduction: Networking is a fundamental aspect of entrepreneurship, playing a crucial role in the success and growth of businesses..
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Novavax signs COVID-19 license deal with Sanofi, removes doubt about business viability
PARIS (Reuters) -Novavax on Friday erased doubts about its ability to remain in business and struck a licensing deal worth up to $1.2..
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Retailer Lidl UK raises staff pay for third time in 12 months
LONDON (Reuters) – The British arm of German supermarket group Lidl said it would lift wages by over 3% in June, giving thousan..
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Honda sees full-year profit rising 2.8%
TOKYO (Reuters) – Japan’s Honda Motor Co forecast a 2.8% rise in operating profit for this financial year, after it exceed..
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Pandemic treaty talks to the wire, likely to miss first deadline, sources say
By Jennifer Rigby LONDON (Reuters) – Talks to draw up a global pact to help fight future pandemics are likely to miss an initia..
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Rio Tinto had considered a bid for BHP-target Anglo American, AFR reports
(Reuters) -Mining giant Rio Tinto had considered an offer for British miner Anglo American, which is now BHP Group’s $39 billio..
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GeoPark to access $500 million from Vitol in return for oil deliveries
(Reuters) – GeoPark has struck a deal to sell a minimum of 20,000 barrels of oil per day to Dutch commodities trading firm Vito..
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China’s push for greener aluminium hit by erratic rains, power cuts
BEIJING (Reuters) – Erratic rainfall in China’s southwest is frustrating a multibillion-dollar push to green an aluminium..
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Oil hits 1-week high on demand hopes after China, US data
By Scott DiSavino NEW YORK (Reuters) -Oil prices rose about 1% to a one-week high on Thursday after data from China and the U.S. sign..
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Bank of England clears path for its first rate cut since 2020
By William Schomberg, David Milliken and Suban Abdulla LONDON (Reuters) -The Bank of England paved the way on Thursday for the start ..
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STOXX 600 ends at record high; BBVA weighs on Spain
By Ankika Biswas and Johann M Cherian (Reuters) -Europe’s benchmark index inched up to close at a record high on Thursday, drive..
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Stocks gain as European shares hit new highs, dollar slips
By Herbert Lash and Marc Jones NEW YORK/LONDON (Reuters) – World stocks edged higher on Thursday, helped by surging European st..
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Europe’s rush for rate cuts shifts global market power away from US
By Naomi Rovnick and Yoruk Bahceli LONDON (Reuters) – The Bank of England has sent a new signal that borrowing costs will fall e..
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The Evolution of Social Entrepreneurship and Its Global Impact
Introduction: Social entrepreneurship has emerged as a powerful force for positive change, blending business principles with a focus..
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Telefonica tops forecast with 79% surge in Q1 profit
By Inti Landauro MADRID (Reuters) – Spain’s Telefonica beat forecasts with a 79% surge in first-quarter net profit on Thur..
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Brembo Q1 operating profit rises on record sales
(Reuters) – Italian premium brake maker Brembo posted on Thursday an 8.5% yearly increase in first-quarter operating profit as r..
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Stocks stall near record highs, pound poised for BoE
By Marc Jones LONDON (Reuters) – World stocks were taking a well-earned breather on Thursday after a strong few weeks and ahead ..
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Spain’s BBVA turns hostile with $13 billion takeover bid for Sabadell
By Jesús Aguado MADRID (Reuters) -Spanish bank BBVA presented a 12.23 billion euro ($13.11 billion) takeover offer for rival Sabadell..
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ITV forecasts 12% jump in Q2 ad revenue on Euros demand
LONDON (Reuters) – Britain’s ITV said its advertising revenue would jump by around 12% in the second quarter, four times ..
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TIM CEO sees potential benefits of almost 5 billion euros from new business plan – paper
ROME (Reuters) – The CEO of Telecom Italia (TIM) said in an interview on Thursday he sees potential additional benefits of almo..
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Platinum set for biggest deficit in a decade in 2024, says Johnson Matthey
By Brijesh Patel (Reuters) – The platinum market faces its largest supply shortfall in 10 years in 2024 as shipments from Russi..
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