September 10, 2021 By Amanda Ferguson BELFAST (Reuters) -The European Union rejected a British demand to renegotiate their deal governing the trading position of Northern Ireland, saying that to so would only bring instability and uncertainty. European Commission Vice-President Maros Sefcovic, who oversees post-Brexit EU relations with Britain, said in a speech on Friday that […]
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Analysis-EasyJet bid kicks off scramble for budget airline supremacy
September 10, 2021 By Sarah Young and Conor Humphries LONDON/DUBLIN (Reuters) – Europe’s no-frills airlines are heralding a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to grab market share from traditional carriers struggling to emerge from the pandemic, but each will have to overcome significant challenges to come out on top. Market leader Ryanair this week saw talks over a […]
Apple to spend over $500 million on marketing Apple TV+ this year -The Information
September 10, 2021 (Reuters) – Apple Inc plans to spend more than $500 million on marketing its streaming service, Apple TV+, this year, the Information reported on Friday. Apple did not immediately respond to a Reuters request for comment. (Reporting by Tiyashi Datta in Bengaluru; Editing by Anil D’Silva) Source Link Apple to spend over […]
Soccer-PSG’s Mbappe expected to be fit for Clermont, Messi and Neymar out
September 10, 2021 PARIS (Reuters) – Lionel Messi and Neymar will miss Paris St Germain’s Ligue 1 game against Clermont on Saturday having just returned from international duty but Kylian Mbappe is expected to be in their squad after recovering from a calf injury. Mbappe picked up the injury during France’s 1-1 World Cup qualifying […]
Bank of America appoints new CFO, three women to senior leadership roles
September 10, 2021 (Reuters) – Bank of America Corp on Friday replaced longtime Chief Financial Officer Paul Donofrio with Alastair` Borthwick, while adding five new members including three women to its senior leadership team to boost diversity. Borthwick, a Wall Street veteran who spent 12 years at Goldman Sachs Group Inc prior to joining BofA […]
Exclusive-Aerospace firms warn of snags over U.S. engine rule delays
September 10, 2021 By Allison Lampert and David Shepardson (Reuters) – Aerospace companies are urging the United States to speed up a review of rule changes for airplane engines, warning delays in implementing planned global emissions standards could trigger industrial delays. The warning from the U.S. Aerospace Industries Association (AIA) comes as aerospace firms are […]
Fed’s Mester says inflation could come down next year, with upside risks
September 10, 2021 (Reuters) – U.S. inflation could remain high this year but come back down next year, with upside risks to the outlook, Cleveland Federal Reserve Bank President Loretta Mester said on Friday. Mester also said Fed officials should provide the public with more clarity on how they are assessing maximum employment and inflation, […]
Canada adds 90,200 jobs in August, unemployment falls to 7.1%
September 10, 2021 By Julie Gordon OTTAWA (Reuters) – Canada added 90,200 jobs in August, slightly below expectations, while the unemployment rate dropped to 7.1%, its lowest point since the onset of the coronavirus pandemic, Statistics Canada data showed on Friday. Analysts surveyed by Reuters had expected a gain of 100,000 jobs and for the […]
Merkel ally presses SPD’s Scholz over money laundering probe
September 10, 2021 BERLIN (Reuters) – The general secretary of Chancellor Angela Merkel’s conservatives has pressed their rival Social Democrats’ (SPD) chancellor candidate, Olaf Scholz, to explain himself over an investigation of his Finance Ministry by prosecutors. German prosecutors raided the finance and justice ministries https://reut.rs/2X7miHL on Thursday as part of an investigation into the […]
Malaysian PM proposes political reforms to woo opposition
September 10, 2021 KUALA LUMPUR (Reuters) – Malaysian Prime Minister Ismail Sabri Yaakob on Friday offered to introduce political reforms including new laws to prevent defections and limit the term of a premier to 10 years, in an effort to win opposition support for his leadership. Ismail Sabri took office last month with a slim […]
UK extends Cressida Dick’s contract as London police chief
September 10, 2021 LONDON (Reuters) – London police chief Cressida Dick, who has faced criticism for her force’s handing of major investigations and protests, will remain in her role as Britain’s most senior officer, the British government said on Friday. Dick’s contract, which was due to end in April next year, has been extended for […]
Startup insurance provider Vouch raises $90M, now valued at $550M
Vouch, a provider of business insurance to startups and high-growth companies, announced today it has raised $90 million in new funding. The $90 million figure was raised across two rounds: a $60 million Series C co-led by SVB Capital (a subsidiary of Silicon Valley Bank) and Ribbit Capital that values the company at $550 million, […]
MaxRewards banks $3M to reveal best payment methods that reap the most rewards
When Anik Khan graduated from college, his first job was working on credit cards and business expenses at Accenture. There, he found that someone could bring in a couple of thousand dollars just by having the right credit cards and following the rewards and promotions. It was back in 2017 when he and David Gao […]
Amagi tunes into $100M for cloud-based video content creation, monetization
Media technology company Amagi announced Friday $100 million to further develop its cloud-based SaaS technology for broadcast and connected televisions. Accel, Avataar Ventures and Norwest Venture Partners joined existing investor Premji Invest in the funding round, which included buying out stakes held by Emerald Media and Mayfield Fund. Nadathur Holdings continues as an existing investor. […]
Soccer-Brazilian players being punished for tussle between club and country – Klopp
September 10, 2021 (Reuters) – Liverpool manager Juergen Klopp said he was unsure if his Brazilian players could play against Leeds United in the Premier League on Sunday after they were ruled ineligible because the Merseyside club did not release them for World Cup qualifiers. The Brazilian Football Confederation (CBF) triggered an “automatic restriction period” […]
Turkey mutually parts ways with head coach Senol Gunes
September 10, 2021 ANKARA (Reuters) -Turkey have parted company with head coach Senol Gunes by mutual consent, the Turkish Football Federation (TFF) said on Friday, after the team were thrashed by the Netherlands in their World Cup qualifier this week amid a run of poor form. Gunes, 68, was brought back in March 2019 after […]
Take Five: Big in Japan
September 10, 2021 (Reuters) – 1/WANTED: PRIME MINISTER In the wide-open contest to be Japan’s next premier, hopefuls have until Friday to announce intentions. For now, it’s a three-horse race: The favourite, COVID-19 vaccine minister Taro Kono, ex-foreign minister Fumio Kishida and ex-internal affairs minister Sanae Takaichi – the first woman to bid for the […]
Tinder CEO moves to Yahoo as top boss
September 10, 2021 (Reuters) – Dating app Tinder’s chief executive officer, Jim Lanzone, is leaving the company to take over the top job at Yahoo, the online media company said on Friday. Separately, Match Group, the parent of Tinder, named Renate Nyborg as CEO of the dating app to replace Lanzone. (Reporting by Eva Mathews […]
Malaysia’s Top Glove says U.S. lifts import ban over forced labour
September 10, 2021 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 the United States, after customs authorities lifted a year-long ban imposed for alleged forced labour https://ift.tt/3E64Mo0 found at the world’s largest medical glove maker. The U.S. Customs and […]
Taiwan raps Fitch for calling it part of China in ratings upgrade
September 10, 2021 TAIPEI (Reuters) -Taiwan’s government scolded Fitch Ratings on Friday for calling the island part of China for the first time, in an announcement on upgrading Taiwan’s economic outlook, and said it was talking to the company about the issue. China, which claims democratically ruled Taiwan as its own territory, has pressured foreign […]