January 2025 – Page 4 – Best Day Investing

Lufthansa to acquire 41% stake in ITA for EUR 325 million

Investing.com — Lufthansa, the German airline, is set to acquire a 41% stake in the Italian state-owned airline ITA. The acquisition, valued at 325 million euros ($334.98 million), will conclude…

January 8, 2025

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UK’s CMA may accept Synopsys/Ansys deal remedies

Investing.com — The UK’s Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) said it may accept the remedies offered by Synopsys (NASDAQ:SNPS) and Ansys (NASDAQ:ANSS). The agency now has until until March 5,…

January 8, 2025

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Barclays sees ‘decent set-up, many wild cards’ for European stocks

Investing.com — Barclays provided a mixed outlook for European equities in 2025, highlighting both opportunities and risks in a note to clients Wednesday. The firm describes the current market environment as…

January 8, 2025

Economy

Eurozone survey indicates stagnant economy and persistent inflation pressures

Investing.com — The Economic Confidence (EC) survey suggests a stagnant euro-zone GDP in the fourth quarter, along with continued inflationary pressures, according to Capital Economics’ survey results. The survey’s findings…

January 8, 2025

Economy

Greenland leader to meet Danish king amid Trump bid to take over territory

COPENHAGEN (Reuters) – Greenland’s leader will meet the Danish king in Copenhagen on Wednesday, after U.S. President-elect Donald Trump said he wanted to take control of the Arctic island, an…

January 8, 2025

Economy

Fed minutes may begin to show the hurdle to further rate cuts

By Howard Schneider WASHINGTON (Reuters) – Federal Reserve officials have been signaling that further interest rate cuts are on hold for now given slowed progress on inflation and a still-strong…

January 8, 2025

Economy

Germany’s front-runner for chancellor won’t commit to new NATO spending target

BERLIN (Reuters) – German opposition leader Friedrich Merz, tipped to become chancellor in next month’s election, said Germany would spend more on defence but would not commit to a NATO…

January 8, 2025

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Jefferies downgrades Nestlé, Danone to ‘underperform’ over growth, margin concerns

Investing.com — Jefferies has downgraded Nestlé and Danone (EPA:DANO) to an “underperform” rating in a note dated Wednesday, reflecting growing concerns over their midterm growth and margin prospects. Analysts at…

January 8, 2025

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Samsung’s preliminary Q4 profit falls far short of estimates as chip issues drag

By Hyunjoo Jin and Joyce Lee SEOUL (Reuters) -Samsung Electronics’ preliminary fourth-quarter operating profit missed estimates by a large margin, with the South Korean tech giant hit hard by extra…

January 8, 2025

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TeamViewer shares spike after software group says annual revenue topped guidance

Investing.com – Shares in Germany’s TeamViewer AG (ETR:TMV) jumped in early trading on Wednesday after the remote control computer software group said its annual revenue exceeded its guidance range. In…

January 8, 2025