Paramount Defends Its Hostile Bid for Warner
Warner previously said the offer wasn't "even comparable" to Netflix's deal.
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Shell Flags Weak Oil-Trading Performance
Shell warned that a weak oil-trading performance would weigh on its earnings, compounding what is shaping up to be a challenging period as prices continue to slide.
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L Catterton Strikes Deal for Cottage Cheese Maker Good Culture
The deal values the business at more than $500 million as more Americans load up on the protein-rich food.
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7-Eleven Owner Boosts Annual Forecast as Quarterly Profit Surges
Seven & i Holdings raised its annual profit forecast after reporting a sharp jump in net profit as it gears up for a listing of its North American business.
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HSBC Accepts $313 Million Fine to Settle France Tax-Fraud Claims
The investigation-into accusations of tax fraud relating to dividend payments-will be shelved with the payment of the fine.
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Uniqlo Owner Posts Strong Quarterly Earnings, Boosts Guidance
Fast Retailing said profit increased across regions and played down concerns about the possible impact of Japan-China tensions on its apparel business.
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Tesco Says It Expects to Hit Higher End of Profit Target
The supermarket chain said like-for-like group sales excluding fuel increased 2.9% on year for the 19 weeks ending Jan. 3.
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Chinese EV Maker NIO to Enter Australia, New Zealand Markets This Year
NIO is expanding overseas amid intensifying competition in China's auto market.
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Shares in Primark Owner AB Foods Tumble on Profit Warning, Sales Disappointment
Shares in Associated British Foods fell sharply after the group issued a profit warning, citing underperformance at its Primark clothing retailer and some of its food businesses.
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Chinese AI Firm Zhipu Makes Lukewarm Trading Debut
The stock fizzled on its first day of trading in Hong Kong, marking a tepid start to 2026 for Chinese artificial-intelligence hopefuls as they flock to one of the world's most active public markets.
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Zalando to Close German Fulfillment Center; 2,700 Jobs at Risk
The online retailer said the closure of its Erfurt center is part of a plan to reshape its pan-European logistics network and strengthen its market position.
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Samsung Sees Operating Profit Tripling to Record on Surging Memory-Chip Demand
The world's largest memory-chip maker has been benefiting from a surge in semiconductor prices over the past year
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