Month: June 2023

Reuters exclusively reported that JPMorgan Chase & Co (JPM.N) will shut 21 branches of First Republic Bank by the end of the year as it integrates the failed lender into its operations.  The post JPMorgan to close 21 First Republic Bank branches appeared first on Reuters News Agency.

Sources exclusively revealed to Reuters that The U.N. has proposed that Kyiv, Moscow and Ankara start preparatory work for the transit of Russian ammonia through Ukraine as it tries to salvage a deal allowing safe Black Sea grain exports.     The post UN tries to save Black Sea grain deal with ‘mutually beneficial’ proposal appeared first […]

Reuters exclusively reported that UniCredit has been trimming the share of Amundi funds among its assets under management as the Italian bank and its French partner spar over their 3.7 billion euro deal that runs out in 2027. Amundi shares lost 6% on Wednesday, underperforming a 1.5% drop in France’s all-share index.       The post UniCredit […]

Reuters exclusively reported that EU industry chief Thierry Breton has said proposed EU rules on artificial intelligence are not up for bargaining, in response to OpenAI CEO Sam Altman’s threat to quit Europe if the rules are too onerous. Altman caved the following day after Breton’s comments, tweeting that OpenAI was not going to leave […]

Reuters was first to report that activist investor Carl Icahn had won enough Illumina Inc. shareholder support to install one of his nominees to the gene sequencing machine maker’s board of directors. Illumina’s market value of $30 billion made this the biggest board battle of the year, which came as Icahn seeks to reassert his […]

Reuters was ahead of the competition reporting UK inflation figures as consumer prices rose by a more-than-expected 8.7% last month and a closely watched measure of core inflation surged to a 31-yer high. UK’s main stock indexes fell, British government bond prices plunged, and the pound rose slightly after the data that was seen raising […]

Reuters exclusively revealed that online fashion giant Shein is exploring plans to build a manufacturing hub in Mexico as the company faces increased scrutiny from U.S. lawmakers and looks to expand its Latin America footprint.   The post Fast-fashion giant Shein plans Mexico factory appeared first on Reuters News Agency.

Sources exclusively shared with Reuters that Avid Technology Inc (AVID.O), a provider of video and audio editing software and equipment, is exploring a potential sale.  The post Media editing software vendor Avid explores sale appeared first on Reuters News Agency.