June 1 Reuters Lululemon Athletica Inc raised its annual sales and profit forecasts on Thursday as wealthy Americans snap up its pricey activewear even though inflation hounds wider retail spending, sending the company39;s shares up 13 after hours. A strong rebound in China, easing air freight costs and tighter inventory control also helped firstquarter results surpass […]

LONDONDUBLIN, June 2 Reuters Ireland39;s Finance Ministry and Britain39;s NatWest Group said on Friday they had jointly sold 54.6 million shares in Permanent TSB representing 10 of the Irish bank39;s share capital. The shareholders will receive close to 110.5 million euros 121.64 million from the accelerated share placement, or 55.2 million euros each. They had originally set […]

Proxy advisory firms have raised issues about governance Slow rollout of electric vehicles has attracted criticism Company says chairman is key to driving transformation TOKYO, June 2 Reuters Two of the largest U.S. public pension systems have voted against the reelection of Toyota Motor Corp chairman Akio Toyoda, shareholder voting records showed, sharpening the focus on […]

Analysts see Europe heading to USstyle consolidation Italy saw Lufthansa deal as only way forward But MA could be a distraction amid stiff competition LONDONROME, June 2 Reuters Lufthansa39;s purchase of a minority stake in Italy39;s lossmaking ITA Airways injects fresh momentum into a wave of consolidation in Europe39;s fragmented aviation market that could see more midtier […]