Italy Watchdog Ends Investigation Into McDonald’s Franchising Terms
MILAN (Reuters) -Italy’s antitrust authority said on Thursday it had closed an investigation launched last year over U.S. fast-food chain…
2022
KLM pays back last of Dutch government pandemic loans
THE HAGUE, Netherlands (AP) — Dutch flag carrier KLM announced Thursday it is repaying the last portion of loans it…
Crypto rules to make Europe a global leader as prices plunge
LONDON (AP) — Europe has moved to lead the world in regulating the freewheeling cryptocurrency industry at a time when…
Oil Steady As Fuel Stocks Counter Supply Concerns
By Noah Browning LONDON (Reuters) -Oil prices were largely steady in volatile trading on Thursday as the market weighed concerns…
German Unemployment Rises In June As Ukrainian Refugees Look For Work
BERLIN (Reuters) -German unemployment rose in June, Labour Office figures showed on Thursday, as Ukrainian refugees are registering with the…
OPEC+ oil boost likely not much help to high gasoline prices
NEW YORK (AP) — The OPEC oil cartel and allied producing nations decided Thursday to boost production of crude by…
Third Time Lucky For Italy’s De Nora Family As Shares Hit Market
By Francesco Zecchini and Francesca Landini MILAN (Reuters) – Italy’s De Nora family will be relieved that the electrode manufacturer…
Over 20% Of Toshiba Investors Against Activist Fund Execs, Dissident Director
TOKYO (Reuters) – More than 20% of Toshiba Corp shareholders voted against a dissident external director and two board directors…
Japan’s Kirin gives up stake in Myanmar Brewery
BANGKOK (AP) — Japanese beverage giant Kirin Holdings plans to sell its shares in Myanmar Brewery to the joint venture,…
Asian shares mostly lower after pessimistic ‘tankan’ survey
TOKYO (AP) — Asian benchmarks were mostly lower on Friday, echoing a decline on Wall Street, after a quarterly report…