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French unions face moment of truth in fight over pensions
French protesters prepared to hit the streets on Friday for a fresh day of demonstrations against the government's pension reform, which will be officially unveiled after weeks of strikes by unions warning that millions of people will have to work longer. Union leaders themselves acknowledge it
Reuters
Euro zone economy remains weak in new year but some signs of hope - PMIs
Euro zone business activity remained weak at the start of the year, a survey showed a day after the European Central Bank said the manufacturing sector remained a drag on the economy, but there were some signs the worst may be over.
PR Newswire
Sohu.com Enters into a Definitive Agreement for Changyou.com Going-Private Transaction
Sohu.com Limited (NASDAQ: SOHU) ("Sohu" or the "Company"), China's leading online media, video, search and gaming business group, today announced that its wholly-owned subsidiary Sohu.com (Game) Limited ("Sohu Game") and a newly-formed wholly-owned subsidiary of Sohu
Simply Wall St.
The Voltalia (EPA:VLTSA) Share Price Is Up 74% And Shareholders Are Holding On
Stock pickers are generally looking for stocks that will outperform the broader market. And in our experience, buying...
Reuters
Malaysian rights group sues Singapore minister over 'fake news' directive
A Malaysian rights group filed a suit in a domestic court against a Singapore minister on Friday, seeking to challenge his order to attach a correction to an article on its blog that accused the city-state of illegal execution practices. Last week, the group, Lawyers for Liberty (LFL) said Singapore
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Announcing: Aker (OB:AKER) Stock Increased An Energizing 238% In The Last Five Years
The worst result, after buying shares in a company (assuming no leverage), would be if you lose all the money you put...
USA TODAY
House Democrats to wrap up opening argument in Senate impeachment trial of Trump
Adam Schiff and other House managers will focus the third day of opening arguments on accusations that President Trump tried to stonewall their probe.
PR Newswire
CRU: Optical Fibre and Cable Industry Review: Highlights from 2019 and What's Hot or Not in 2020
In the second edition of this annual Insight, CRU take a step back and review the key changes and developments in the optical fibre and cable industry in 2019, highlighting the lows and highs, alongside key moments and advances in technology.
PR Newswire
Changyou.com Enters into a Definitive Agreement for Going-Private Transaction
Changyou.com Limited ("Changyou" or the "Company") (NASDAQ: CYOU), a leading online game developer and operator in China, today announced that it has entered into a definitive Agreement and Plan of Merger (the "Merger Agreement") with Sohu.com (Game) Limited ("Sohu
Simply Wall St.
How Does Telenet Group Holding NV (EBR:TNET) Stand Up To These Simple Dividend Safety Checks?
Is Telenet Group Holding NV (EBR:TNET) a good dividend stock? How can we tell? Dividend paying companies with growing...
Reuters
'No, No America': Thousands of Iraqis rally against U.S. military presence
The march called by Moqtada al-Sadr aims to pressure Washington to pull out its troops, but many anti-government protesters fear it could overshadow their separate, months-long demonstrations that have challenged Iran-backed Shi'ite groups' grip on power. Sadr opposes all foreign interference
Simply Wall St.
Why Teleperformance SE's (EPA:TEP) High P/E Ratio Isn't Necessarily A Bad Thing
The goal of this article is to teach you how to use price to earnings ratios (P/E ratios). We'll show how you can use...
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Is Poenina Holding AG's (VTX:PNHO) ROE Of 21% Impressive?
While some investors are already well versed in financial metrics (hat tip), this article is for those who would like...
Reuters
Absent Iran faces detente calls from worried West and Middle East
Iranian foreign minister Javad Zarif skipped this year's Davos, but Tehran was still a hot topic for many Western and Middle Eastern powers hoping for detente less than three weeks after the United States killed Iran's top general. While Iran was absent from the corridors of the conference center
Simply Wall St.
Evaluating STMicroelectronics N.V.’s (EPA:STM) Investments In Its Business
Today we'll look at STMicroelectronics N.V. (EPA:STM) and reflect on its potential as an investment. In particular...
Associated Press
New strikes, protests as France unveils retirement bill
French unions are holding last-ditch strikes and protests around the country Friday as the government unveils a divisive bill redesigning the national retirement system. Travelers faced renewed disruptions on regional trains and the Paris subway, and some schools and other public services also faced
Simply Wall St.
Do STEF's (EPA:STF) Earnings Warrant Your Attention?
For beginners, it can seem like a good idea (and an exciting prospect) to buy a company that tells a good story to...
Bloomberg
China Praised By Germany For Transparency in Combating Virus
(Bloomberg) -- China is doing a better job and the world community is more prepared in dealing with the new coronavirus than they were during the 2002 to 2003 SARS episode, Germany’s health minister said in an interview.“There’s a big difference to SARS. We have a much more transparent China,” Jens Spahn
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Key Things To Watch Out For If You Are After HomeServe plc's (LON:HSV) 1.6% Dividend
Dividend paying stocks like HomeServe plc (LON:HSV) tend to be popular with investors, and for good reason - some...
PR Newswire
Sasol Limited - Update on the Lake Charles Chemicals Project (LCCP) Low-density Polyethylene Unit and Sasol Publishes Production and Sales Metrics for the Financial Half Year Ended 31 December, 2019
At Lake Charles, we maintain our focus on safely improving productivity in the field and bringing the plants into beneficial operation. The project continued with its exceptional safety record with a recordable case rate of 0,10.
Reuters
Growth in Germany's private sector picks up in January - PMI
Germany's private sector gained momentum in January as growth in services activity picked up and the pullback in manufacturing eased, a survey showed on Friday, suggesting Europe's largest economy may be picking up at the start of 2020. IHS Markit's flash composite Purchasing Managers'
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Does Hoist Finance AB (publ) (STO:HOFI) Have A Good P/E Ratio?
This article is written for those who want to get better at using price to earnings ratios (P/E ratios). We'll look at...
Reuters
Japan ruling party lawmakers to float idea of issuing digital currency
A group of ruling party lawmakers are working on a proposal for Japan to issue its own digital currency, one of the members said, in a sign of alarm Tokyo is feeling about Facebook's Libra and China's drive to create a digital yuan. The digital currency could be a joint initiative between the
Reuters
Japan ruling party lawmakers to float idea of issuing digital currency
A group of ruling party lawmakers are working on a proposal for Japan to issue its own digital currency, one of the members said, in a sign of alarm Tokyo is feeling about Facebook's Libra and China's drive to create a digital yuan. The digital currency could be a joint initiative between the
Simply Wall St.
Should You Be Impressed By Installux S.A.'s (EPA:STAL) ROE?
Many investors are still learning about the various metrics that can be useful when analysing a stock. This article is...

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