Italian city fundraises to pay retirees’ rising energy bills
FLORENCE, Italy (AP) — Florence is famed for its contributions to Italian art, architecture and cuisine. But these days, local…
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Metro Bank’s Annual Loss Narrows As Turnaround Picks Up Pace
(Reuters) – Metro Bank reported on Wednesday a smaller loss and higher margins for 2021, as the British high-street lender’s…
Ukraine’s economy is another victim of Russia’s ‘hybrid war’
KYIV, Ukraine (AP) — One by one, embassies and international offices in Kyiv closed. Flight after flight was canceled when…
Ted Baker Fourth-quarter Sales Jump 35%
(Reuters) – Upmarket fashion retailer Ted Baker reported higher fourth-quarter sales on Wednesday as demand for office and party wear…
Leonardo DiCaprio Invests In French Champagne Brand Telmont
PARIS (Reuters) – Hollywood actor Leonardo DiCaprio has bought an equity stake in French champagne house Telmont, its majority owner,…
Hong Kong Budget Targets COVID Relief With Tax Breaks, Handouts
By Twinnie Siu and Donny Kwok HONG KONG (Reuters) – Hong Kong will offer tax breaks, handouts and subsidies to…
Asian stocks plunge after Putin announces action in Ukraine
BEIJING (AP) — Asian stock markets plunged and oil prices surged to nearly $100 a barrel Thursday after President Vladimir…
Wells Fargo Says Federal Agencies Reviewing 401(k) Plan
(Reuters) – Wells Fargo & Co said on Tuesday U.S. government agencies, including the Department of Labor, are reviewing certain…
Lenovo Third-quarter Profit Jumps 62%
SHANGHAI (Reuters) – China’s Lenovo Group, the world’s biggest maker of personal computers, reported a 62% rise in third-quarter profit…
Small Businesses Still Struggling Financially, Fed Survey Finds
By Jonnelle Marte (Reuters) – Small businesses continue to struggle financially and many are facing greater challenges with managing supply…