Elliott outspends rivals as corporate activism turns to Germany
Elliott Management Corp has invested more than rivals in its push for corporate change so far this year and there has been an increasing focus among...
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Sewing faces skeptical Deutsche Bank investors on revamp roadshow
Deutsche Bank investors will press Chief Executive Christian Sewing on how he will deliver on revenue growth targets during a global roadshow to win backing for...
Deutsche Bank looks to boost wealth management as part of reinvention
With other parts of its business facing hefty cuts, Deutsche Bank wants to expand its European operations handling the assets of rich clients and take market...
Tesla shares rise on report that the company is preparing to increase production in California
Tesla shares rose in premarket trading on Wednesday after a report that the electric automaker will raise output at its factory in California.
Futures slip ahead of Powell's testimony
U.S. stock futures fell on Wednesday, as investors eyed Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell's remarks later in the day for clues on the central bank's interest...
Amazon customer helpline not required, says Europe's top court in boost for e-commerce
U.S. online retailer Amazon does not have to provide a helpline phone number to consumers, Europe's top court said on Wednesday in a ruling that could...
Oil gains on API stockdraw, Gulf of Mexico storm
Oil prices rose around 2% on Wednesday after industry data showed U.S. inventories fell more than expected, while major U.S. producers evacuated rigs in the Gulf...
Aggressive U.S. energy policy tests ties with European allies
For the administration of President Donald Trump, a policy of "energy dominance" means reducing dependence on imported oil and promoting exports to boost the national economy...
Euro zone growth, inflation outlook cut as risks from U.S. trade grow
The European Commission lowered its estimates on Wednesday for euro zone growth and inflation, saying uncertainty over U.S. trade policy posed a major risk to the...
Superdry warns of long road to recovery as slashes store value
The founder of Superdry warned the revival of the struggling British fashion group would be a long haul after a 130 million pound ($161 million) charge...
Japan curbs could drag on, hurt global economy: Moon
Japan's export curbs on key materials used by South Korean tech companies could drag on despite diplomatic efforts to end the dispute, South Korea's president said...
Kremlin says Rosneft's dispute with Transneft not a matter for Putin
The dispute between Rosneft and Transneft is not a matter for Russian President Vladimir Putin to intervene in because it is a corporate matter, Kremlin spokesman...
UK watchdog says all top accountants fail audit quality test
All of Britain's leading accounting firms have failed to hit quality targets set by their regulator for auditing company books for the second year in a...
Bond yields creep higher as markets wait for Fed signals
Shares were treading water on Wednesday while rising Treasury yields kept the dollar steady, as investors waited to hear whether the world's most powerful central banker...
Euro zone sees economic outlook worsening amid uncertain U.S. trade policy
The European Commission lowered its forecast on Wednesday for the euro zone economy next year, saying that uncertainty over U.S. trade policy posed a major risk...