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FinanceMar 21

Unilever in Talks to Sell Food Business to McCormick

Consumer goods giant Unilever is reportedly in discussions to divest its food division, which includes the Hellmann's brand, to spice company McCormick.

2 sources
FinanceMay 10

Barnes & Noble CEO James Daunt Cuts Expenses Ahead of Potential IPO

British bookseller James Daunt is restructuring Barnes & Noble operations while considering a public offering.

2 sources
FinanceMar 4

FTSE 100 Falls 2.75% as Middle East Conflict Weighs on Markets

The UK's FTSE 100 index dropped 296 points to 10,484.13 amid global market concerns over escalating Middle East tensions.

2 sources
FinanceMay 26

Delta Air Lines Maintains Profitability Through Premium Strategy Amid Industry Challenges

Delta has emerged as America's most profitable airline by focusing on affluent travelers, though it faces growing competition from United Airlines.

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FinanceMar 5

Indian Rupee Hits Record Low Against Dollar Before Recovering

India's rupee fell to a record low against the US dollar amid oil price concerns before the central bank intervened to support the currency.

3 sources
FinanceMay 26

DuPont Approves Reverse Stock Split, Maintains Financial Guidance

Materials company DuPont announced shareholder and board approval of a reverse stock split while reaffirming its financial guidance.

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FinanceMar 5

Santander Executive Comments on MFS Property Lending Empire Collapse

Santander's Ana Botin made remarks about the collapsed MFS property lending business, while auditing practices at the firm face scrutiny.

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FinanceMay 26

Kevin Warsh Takes Over as Federal Reserve Chair Amid Inflation Concerns

Kevin Warsh has assumed leadership of the Federal Reserve as the central bank confronts elevated inflation levels.

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FinanceMay 26

Kingfisher Reports Mixed Sales Results as Spring Weather Impacts Retail Performance

Home improvement retailer Kingfisher saw overall like-for-like sales decline despite strong growth at its Screwfix tools division.

2 sources
FinanceMay 26

Emergency Response at Yorkshire Park After Teen Enters Water

Rescue teams responded to Rother Valley Park in Rotherham on Monday evening after reports of a teenage boy entering water.

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FinanceApr 23

Tokyo Real Estate Market Shows Signs of Cooling as Condo Prices Decline

Tokyo condominium prices have fallen for two consecutive months, indicating a potential end to the recent real estate boom in Japan's capital city.

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FinanceApr 22

Transportation Companies Report Fuel Cost Pressures Amid Middle East Conflict

Knight-Swift Transportation posted a quarterly loss while Southwest Airlines warned of guidance risks, both citing rising fuel costs from Middle East tensions.

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FinanceMar 11

CNBC's Jim Cramer Advises Caution on Stock Trading Amid Market Volatility

Television host Jim Cramer recommended investors avoid hasty decisions during recent market movements driven by political developments and rising oil prices.

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FinanceMay 26

Two Separate Business Deals Announced in Energy and Housing Sectors

Cox Group financed acquisition of Iberdrola Mexico assets while Wells Fargo announced mortgage incentives for 3D printed homes.

2 sources
FinanceApr 22

Fannie Mae, Freddie Mac to Accept New Predictive Credit Scores

Government-sponsored mortgage giants will begin accepting alternative credit scoring models.

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