Today: September 20, 2024
Today: September 20, 2024

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Carlyle's Sedgwick valued at $13.2 billion in investment deal with Altas

Carlyle-owned claims management company Sedgwick said on Thursday it had secured an investment from private equity firm Altas Partners via a deal that valued it at $13.2 billion.

Carlyle's Sedgwick valued at $13.2 billion in investment deal with Altas
Europe|MidEast|News|World

Spain to host meeting of European and Muslim countries on Palestinian statehood

The foreign ministers of several Muslim and European countries will meet in Madrid on Friday to discuss how to implement a two-state solution to the Israeli-Palestinian

Spain to host meeting of European and Muslim countries on Palestinian statehood
Business|Economy|Finance

S&P Global Ratings says extended worker strike may hurt Boeing's rating

S&P Global Ratings said on Thursday if Boeing faces an extended worker strike, it could delay the planemaker's recovery and hurt its overall rating. Boeing's U.S.

S&P Global Ratings says extended worker strike may hurt Boeing's rating
News|World

Risky salvage of Sounion tanker to restart in Red Sea this week, sources say

Experts will this week resume a risky operation to salvage the Sounion tanker that was repeatedly attacked by Yemen's Houthis in the Red Sea last month and still holds about one

Risky salvage of Sounion tanker to restart in Red Sea this week, sources say
Business|Finance|Technology

Carmakers adjust electrification plans as EV demand slows

Several global automakers are scaling down their electrification targets, hurt by slowing demand for fully electric vehicles due to lack of affordable models, slow roll-out of charging

Carmakers adjust electrification plans as EV demand slows
Environment|News

La Nina weather 71% likely to develop in Sept-Nov, says US forecaster

There is a 71% chance of La Nina weather conditions developing during the September to November period, a U.S. government forecaster said on Thursday.

La Nina weather 71% likely to develop in Sept-Nov, says US forecaster
Europe|News|World

Iran summons heads of four European embassies, news agency says

Iran's foreign ministry summoned the heads of the British, French, German and Dutch embassies on Thursday, the Iranian judiciary's Mizan news agency reported, following accusations

Europe|World

Spanish PM meets Venezuelan opposition leader Gonzalez in Madrid

Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez met Venezuela's self-exiled opposition leader Edmundo Gonzalez in Madrid on Thursday, a day after the lower house of Spain's parliament voted to

Spanish PM meets Venezuelan opposition leader Gonzalez in Madrid
Business|Economy|Education|Finance|News

Navient accepts US student loan ban, pays $120 million in CFPB settlement

A U.S. regulator on Thursday banned Navient from servicing federal student loans, excluding the company once known as Sallie Mae from a market it

Asia|Business|Crime

Three people killed in fire at India's Sadhana Nitro Chem Specialty's plant

Indian specialty chemicals maker Sadhana Nitro Chem Specialty said three contract workers lost their lives after fire broke out in the company's plant in Roha, a town in western

Europe|News|World

Ukraine says Russia hit grain vessel near NATO member Romania

Ukraine accused Russia on Thursday of using strategic bombers to strike a civilian grain vessel in a missile attack in Black Sea waters

Ukraine says Russia hit grain vessel near NATO member Romania
Business|Economy|Finance|News

US producer prices rise slightly above expectations in August

U.S. producer prices increased slightly more than expected in August amid higher costs for services, but the trend remained consistent with subsiding inflation.

Technology

Microsoft says productivity software suite recovered after outage

Microsoft said its cloud-based productivity software suite, which includes Word, Excel and Teams, among other widely used tools, has recovered after an outage impacted thousands of users on

Business|Technology

Delta Air signals improvement in unit revenue trends

Delta Air Lines on Thursday signaled an improvement in third-quarter unit revenue trends on the back of strong travel demand and moderating capacity across the industry.

Business|Finance|Food

McDonald's extends $5 meal deal into December at most US outlets

McDonald's extended its $5 value meal offer into December at most of its U.S. locations, the burger chain said on Thursday.

McDonald's extends $5 meal deal into December at most US outlets
Economy|Finance|News

Pakistan meets IMF bailout conditions with help from 'friendly' nations, Sharif says

"Friendly" countries have helped Pakistan to meet requirements necessary to secure a bailout by the International Monetary Fund (IMF), Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif said on Thursday.

Pakistan meets IMF bailout conditions with help from 'friendly' nations, Sharif says
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US Treasury sets rules for 15% minimum tax on biggest, most profitable companies

The U.S.

Americas|Economy

Brazil's Lula committed to raising income tax threshold, says minister

Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva has requested studies to ensure that by the end of 2026 an income tax exemption will be applied to earnings up to 5,000 reais ($880)

Brazil's Lula committed to raising income tax threshold, says minister
Business|Economy|Europe|Finance|News

ECB cuts growth forecasts, still sees inflation at target in late 2025

The European Central Bank lowered its 2024 economic growth projection on Thursday but still sees inflation broadly in line with its 2% target by the end of 2025.

ECB cuts growth forecasts, still sees inflation at target in late 2025
Business|Economy|News

India's retail inflation stays below 4% for second consecutive month in August

India's August retail inflation remained below the central bank's target of 4% for the second consecutive month, but vegetable prices

India's retail inflation stays below 4% for second consecutive month in August
Business|Economy|News

US labor market holding steady; inflation trending lower

The number of Americans filing new applications for unemployment benefits increased marginally last week, suggesting that layoffs remained low even as the

Business|Economy|Europe|Finance

ECB delivers second rate cut of the year

The European Central Bank cut interest rates again on Thursday as inflation slows and economic growth falters, but provided almost no clues about its next step, even as investors bet

ECB delivers second rate cut of the year
Business|Finance|Technology

Ford Pro CEO, who made commercial vehicles more profitable, to retire

Ford Motor said on Thursday head of its highly profitable commercial vehicle business unit, Ted Cannis, would retire at the end of the month after more than 35 years with

Ford Pro CEO, who made commercial vehicles more profitable, to retire
Business|Finance

Kroger raises lower end of annual sales forecast as cheap groceries lure shoppers

Kroger raised the lower end of its annual sales forecast after topping quarterly results on Thursday, as its efforts to offer freshly sourced groceries at lower

Kroger raises lower end of annual sales forecast as cheap groceries lure shoppers
Election|News|World

US auto safety regulator opens probe into some VinFast cars

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US auto safety regulator opens probe into some VinFast cars

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