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Qatar's $1.3 Billion Bet on British Climate Technology

Qatar is investing 1 billion pounds ($1.3 billion) in UK climate technology, aiming to create thousands of jobs and establish climate technology hubs. Rolls-Royce is set to benefit...

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Bank Credit Growth Drops to 11% Amid Economic Slowdown

Bank credit growth has slowed to 11.1% as of November 15, 2024, compared to 20.6% last year. Even after adjusting for the HDFC-HDFC Bank merger, growth remains slower at 12.4% vers...

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New Cess on Sin Goods: Potential 35% Tax Hike Looms

The Indian government is considering a new 35% special rate of GST on sin goods, such as tobacco, cigarettes, and soft drinks, as a starting point for the post-compensation cess er...

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UK Regulator to Investigate BlackRock's $3.2 Billion Acquisition of Preqin

The UK's Competition and Markets Authority is launching an inquiry into BlackRock's acquisition of Preqin, examining whether the deal could result in a substantial lessening of com...

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AT&T Announces Massive $10 Billion Share Buyback Plan

AT&T Inc. has announced a $10 billion common stock repurchase scheme, aiming to complete the buyback by the end of 2026. The company also envisions another $10 billion of share buy...

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Intel's Gelsinger to Receive Over $7 Million in Severance Pay

Former Intel CEO Pat Gelsinger, who retired effective December 1, will receive over $7 million in severance pay, according to a filing with the United States Securities and Exchang...

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Amazon Smashes Holiday Sales Records: Alexa Devices and More Fly Off Shelves

Amazon.com Inc. announced that its Black Friday week and Cyber Monday deal event was the biggest Thanksgiving holiday shopping event ever. Sales of Alexa-enabled devices, including...

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Exxon Mobil Taps Former GM President to Lead Oil and Gas Division

Exxon Mobil announced that Dan Ammann, former president of General Motors, will become president of its oil and gas production division, effective February 1, 2025. Ammann has been...