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Job Cuts Report Worries Employees At Germany's Commerzbank

Suggestions that German lender Commerzbank was considering cutting thousands of jobs as it fights off an unwanted advance from Italy's UniCredit had unsettled employees, a senior trade union official said Monday.

International Business Times

UniCredit Ups Pressure On Commerzbank, Fuelling German Anger

Italian bank UniCredit said Wednesday it had boosted its stake in Germany's Commerzbank, intensifying takeover speculation and sparking condemnation from Berlin of an "unfriendly" move at a time the country is in political limbo.

International Business Times

Deal Dispatch: Stoli On The Rocks As US Business Goes Bankrupt, Ally Financial To Sell Credit Card Unit

The Container Store faces potential bankruptcy after failing to secure a $40 million financial deal and more M&A news from the week.

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Awaiting Commerzbank, Italy's UniCredit Bids For Italian Rival

With its plans for Germany's Commerzbank seemingly stalled, UniCredit, Italy's second-largest lender, launched Monday a bid to buy its rival BPM for 10.1 billion euros ($10.6 billion).

International Business Times

UniCredit Says Needs A Year To Decide Commerzbank Deal

The chief executive of Italy's UniCredit bank said Wednesday there would be no decision on a possible takeover of German rival Commerzbank for at least a year.

International Business Times

Why is Germany shooting its own stagnating economy in the foot?

A proposed Italian-German bank merger makes sense for Europe, but Berlin is opting for domestic protectionism, says economics commentator Simon Nixon

The Guardian - UK

ECB Chief Backs Bank Mergers Amid UniCredit, Commerzbank Talk

ECB chief Christine Lagarde said Monday that cross-border banking mergers in Europe were "desirable" to boost their competitiveness, despite mounting German opposition to a potential tie-up between Commerzbank and Italy's UniCredit.

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Germany warns Italy's UniCredit against 'hostile takeover' of Commerzbank

German Chancellor Olaf Scholz has warned against a "hostile takeover" of Commerzbank, after Italy's UniCredit revealed it had significantly increased its stake in Germany's second-largest bank, from 9 percent to 21 percent. Plus, with New York's Climate Week underway alongside the UN General Assembly, FRANCE 24's Yuka Royer speaks to…

France 24

UniCredit Ups Stake In Commerzbank To 21 Percent

Italian lender UniCredit said on Monday it has increased its stake in Commerzbank to around 21 percent, fuelling speculation that it could seek a takeover of its German rival.

International Business Times

UniCredit Takes Stake In Commerzbank, Fueling Tie-Up Talk

Commerzbank shares soared Wednesday after Italian bank UniCredit acquired a nine-percent stake in Germany's second-biggest lender, half of it from the German state, fueling speculation about a potential takeover.

International Business Times

Ferrari announce UniCredit partnership from 2025 season

Ferrari has confirmed Italian banking firm UniCredit as a partner from the 2025 Formula 1 season onwards.

Autosport

Unicredit Approved For 3.1 Billion Euro Share Buyback By ECB

UniCredit's 3.1 billion euro share buyback program approved by ECB to enhance shareholder value and financial position.

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The Street

The case for foreign dividend stocks: Goldman Sachs fund manager

A few foreign stocks may now be worth considering.

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Mastercard (MA) vs. Equifax (EFX): Buy, Hold or Sell These Financial Stocks?

The financial services industry is well-positioned for robust profitability and expansion thanks to sustained demand and widespread adoption of digital technologies. Moreover, financial institutions generally benefit from higher interest rates. So, let’s determine if you should buy, hold, or sell financial stocks Mastercard (MA) and Equifax (EFX). Read on to…

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3 Profitable Financial Stocks to Buy This Week

The financial services industry is poised for significant growth owing to its resilience, digital omnichannel strategies, and technology adoption. To leverage this growth, it could be wise to add robust financial stocks American Express (AXP), Visa (V), and Mastercard Incorporated (MA) to your portfolio this week. Read more.

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PayPal Holdings (PYPL) vs. Mastercard (MA): Which is the Better Financial Pick for Investors?

Anticipated additional rate hikes and technological progress are poised to strengthen the consumer financial services sector. Given this, which consumer financial services stock, PayPal Holdings (PYPL) or Mastercard (MA), could be a better pick for investors? Let’s find out….

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Fortune

Italy’s new affordable housing weapon is a 40% windfall tax on banks

The tax is intended as a one-off levy on bank profits made in 2023 and could help offset mortgage costs for Italians, especially first-time home-buyers.

StockNews.com

3 Consumer Financial Service Stocks Showing Good Growth Potential

In addition to this month’s rate hike, technological advancements are expected to further bolster the consumer financial services sector. Hence, it could be wise to invest in quality stocks, Mastercard (MA), PayPal (PYPL), and AssetMark Financial (AMK), which exhibit solid growth potential. Read on….

AFP

Sergio Ermotti: George Clooney of Swiss banking back as UBS boss

Zurich (AFP) - Sergio Ermotti, back as chief executive of UBS to oversee the mammoth takeover of Credit Suisse, has gone from local apprentice to the two-time boss of a top global bank.

Evening Standard

Fears over banking sector grow as Credit Suisse shares plunge

Shares in the Swiss bank were halted from trading, as were Société Générale, Monte dei Paschi and UniCredit

AFP

OPEC+ likely to maintain oil output levels

Vienna (AFP) - Major oil-producing countries led by Saudi Arabia and Russia look set to maintain their current output levels at a meeting Sunday, ahead of fresh sanctions against Moscow coming into force.

AFP

Opec+ likely to maintain oil output levels

Reuters

Russia prepares to seize western firms looking to leave

Russia is advancing a new law allowing it to take control of the local businesses of western companies that decide to leave in the wake of Moscow’s invasion of Ukraine, raising the stakes for multinationals trying to exit.

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