Sun.Nov 10, 2024

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Three China stocks that analysts are watching for longer-term opportunities

CNBC: Investing

Chinese stocks ended the week with disappointment over the size and speed of stimulus plans, reinforcing the need to look for favorable underlying businesses.

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Intangible differences: Investment during the pandemic and the role of financial constraints

European Investment Bank

The COVID-19 crisis triggered a reduction in investment by European firms, affecting both tangible assets like buildings and machinery, and investments in intangible assets like research and development (R&D) and training. This paper uses European Investment Bank Investment Survey (EIBIS) data to compare and explain how these different types of investment were affected by the shock.

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Earnings playbook: Disney and this home improvement giant are slated to report as the season winds down

CNBC: Investing

The earnings season is winding down, but there are several key companies still on deck to report.

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SIX agrees to acquire Aquis Exchange

The TRADE

SIX is set to acquire Aquis Exchange in a major deal which will undoubtedly shake up the European equities landscape. The Swiss exchange group has agrred to acquire the entire issued and to be issued ordinary share capital of Aquis at a price of 727 pence per share, valuing the entire issued and to be issued share capital of Aquis at approximately £207 million (based on treasury stock methodology).

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15 Modern Use Cases for Enterprise Business Intelligence

Large enterprises face unique challenges in optimizing their Business Intelligence (BI) output due to the sheer scale and complexity of their operations. Unlike smaller organizations, where basic BI features and simple dashboards might suffice, enterprises must manage vast amounts of data from diverse sources. What are the top modern BI use cases for enterprise businesses to help you get a leg up on the competition?

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Top Wall Street analysts like these dividend-paying stocks

CNBC: Investing

TipRanks' analyst ranking service pinpoints Wall Street's best-performing stocks, including IBM and Ares Capital.

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Stellantis, partner Leapmotor scrap plan to make second EV model in Poland, sources say

Global Banking & Finance

SHANGHAI (Reuters) -Stellantis and its Chinese partner Leapmotor have scrapped a plan to make a second electric vehicle model at the European automaker’s plant in Poland, two people with knowledge of the matter told Reuters.

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What is a Payment Settlement? – A Comprehensive Guide

Razorpay

What is Payment Settlement? The payment settlement is a process in any financial transaction where the issuing bank transfers funds from the cardholder’s account to the acquiring bank through a payment gateway. This is the final step in any financial transaction after authorisation and approval. This process ensures that relevant parties receive correct payments.

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Swiss National Bank not locked into rate cuts, Vice Chairman says

Global Banking & Finance

ZURICH (Reuters) – The Swiss National Bank is not locked into more interest rate cuts in December, Vice Chairman Antoine Martin was quoted as saying in an interview published on Monday, despite previous comments it could trim borrowing costs after tackling inflation.

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$HAREHOLDER ALERT: The M&A Class Action Firm Investigates the Merger and Upcoming Vote of CAC, OB, SMAR and PFC

Global Newswire by Notified: M&A

NEW YORK, Nov. 10, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- NEW YORK, November 10, 2024 /GlobeNewswire/-- Monteverde & Associates PC (the “M&A Class Action Firm”), has recovered millions of dollars for shareholders and is recognized as a Top 50 Firm by ISS Securities Class Action Services Report.

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Top 3 Banking Secrets to Stay Relevant with Gen Z Consumers

Speaker: Brian Muse-McKenney, Chief Revenue Officer & Matt Simester, Cards and Payments Expert

In today’s world of social media, dating apps, and remote work, businesses risk becoming irrelevant (or getting "ghosted") if they fail to meet the evolving needs of Gen Z consumers. Credit cards with flexible payment options, especially for young adults with little-to-no credit history, are a particularly important and valuable solution for this generation.

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Morning Bid: Markets feel familiar frustration with Beijing

Global Banking & Finance

A look at the day ahead in European and global markets from Wayne Cole. It’s been a muted session in Asia with investors still nursing a grudge over China’s latest policy package, which was heavy on debt swapping but again light on direct stimulus.

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These 'Trump trades' are on a roll and analysts see more gains ahead

CNBC: Investing

Some stocks may be poised for more upside after President-elect Donald Trump's White House victory.

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Continental cuts sales guidance, posts Q3 profit beat

Global Banking & Finance

(Reuters) – German automotive and industrial supplier Continental on Monday cut its sales guidance for the second time this year, blaming weak demand in Europe and North America, even as it posted third-quarter core profit above expectations. Continental now expects sales for 2024 to be between 39.5 and 42 billion euros ($42.

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Fonterra raises milk price forecast and confirms plans to exit consumer-facing business

Global Banking & Finance

By Rajasik Mukherjee (Reuters) -New Zealand dairy giant Fonterra Co-operative raised its milk price forecast on Monday and said it would go ahead with a potential divestment of its global consumer business and integrated operations in Oceania and Sri Lanka, propelling its shares to a one-week high.

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Enhance Customer Value: Unleash Your Data’s Potential

The complexity of financial data, the need for real-time insight, and the demand for user-friendly visualizations can seem daunting when it comes to analytics - but there is an easier way. With Logi Symphony, we aim to turn these challenges into opportunities. Our platform empowers you to seamlessly integrate advanced data analytics, generative AI, data visualization, and pixel-perfect reporting into your applications, transforming raw data into actionable insights.

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UK public-sector pay rises to overtake private ones, employers say

Global Banking & Finance

By Suban Abdulla LONDON (Reuters) – British public-sector employers now expect to raise pay faster than their private-sector counterparts for the first time since late 2020, after the new Labour government approved big public-sector pay rises funded in part by higher employer taxes.

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NOV 8-Oil settles down 2% on receding hurricane risk, lackluster China stimulus

Global Banking & Finance

(This Nov. 8 story has been corrected to fix the WTI settlement at $70.38, not $70.35, in paragraph 2) By Shariq Khan NEW YORK (Reuters) – Oil prices settled more than 2% lower on Friday as traders grew less fearful of prolonged supply disruptions from a hurricane in the U.S.

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Dollar underpinned before US inflation data, Fed speakers

Global Banking & Finance

By Wayne Cole SYDNEY (Reuters) – The dollar edged higher on Monday as markets braced for U.S. inflation data and a throng of Federal Reserve speakers this week, while the yuan nursed a hangover from Beijing’s latest underwhelming stimulus package.

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Analysis-As its industry struggles, Germany services sector offers untapped growth potential

Global Banking & Finance

By Maria Martinez (Reuters) – By chiefly focusing on trying to salvage its industry champions, German policymakers may have overlooked the untapped growth potential of the country’s services sector.

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Predictions You Can Rely On: How Data Drives Successful Financial Forecasting

Speaker: Robbie Bhathal, Founder & CEO, and Matthew Acalin, Head of Credit Intelligence

In today's volatile financial environment, how confident are you in your company’s financial forecasting? To get the most accurate cash predictions that will lead to long-term financial survival, real-time data is critical. Innovative cash management strategies can lead to better credit opportunities, more sustainable growth, and long-term financial prosperity.

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Dollar braces for US inflation data and several Fed speakers

Global Banking & Finance

By Wayne Cole SYDNEY (Reuters) – The dollar started in a cautious mood on Monday as markets braced for U.S. inflation data and a throng of Federal Reserve speakers this week, while the yuan nursed a hangover from Beijing’s latest underwhelming stimulus package.

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Swiss bourse operator SIX to acquire UK’s Aquis Exchange

Global Banking & Finance

ZURICH (Reuters) – Swiss stock exchange operator SIX Group said on Monday it has reached an agreement to acquire London-based Aquis Exchange Plc in a cash offer that puts an enterprise value of £194 million ($250.51 million) on the deal.

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Australia’s Novonix inks deal to supply synthetic graphite to Stellantis

Global Banking & Finance

(Reuters) – Australian battery maker Novonix said on Monday it had signed a binding off-take agreement with automaker Stellantis to supply high-performance synthetic graphite material to its cell manufacturing partners in North America.

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French pilots’ union flags strike to protest tax hike on airline tickets

Global Banking & Finance

PARIS (Reuters) – French pilots’ union SNPL is calling for strike action on Thursday to protest against a government proposal to triple the levy on flight tickets as part of wider plans to plug a hole in France’s state budget, a spokesperson said on Sunday.

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Deliver Mission Critical Insights in Real Time with Data & Analytics

In the fast-moving manufacturing sector, delivering mission-critical data insights to empower your end users or customers can be a challenge. Traditional BI tools can be cumbersome and difficult to integrate - but it doesn't have to be this way. Logi Symphony offers a powerful and user-friendly solution, allowing you to seamlessly embed self-service analytics, generative AI, data visualization, and pixel-perfect reporting directly into your applications.

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No reason not to cut rates in Dec as of now, ECB’s Holzmann tells paper

Global Banking & Finance

VIENNA (Reuters) – As things currently stand, there is no reason for the European Central Bank not to cut interest rates in December but the decision will be based on the data available then, ECB policymaker Robert Holzmann said in remarks published on Sunday.

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Asian stocks slide as China stimulus disappoints; bitcoin extends record rally

Global Banking & Finance

By Kevin Buckland TOKYO (Reuters) – Hong Kong stocks led declines in Asia on Monday after Beijing’s latest stimulus fell short of investor expectations, overshadowing Wall Street’s record highs from Friday and futures pointing to further strength at the reopen. Bitcoin climbed to an all-time high as Donald Trump’s victory in the U.S.

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Europe’s banks brace for tougher competition under Trump 2.0

Global Banking & Finance

By Sinead Cruise and Tommy Reggiori Wilkes LONDON (Reuters) -European banks face an even tougher task to close an earnings gap on U.S. rivals, as Wall Street awaits a new era of financial deregulation under a second Donald Trump presidency.

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