Sterling Hits 22Month High against Bruised Euro

LONDON, June 10 Reuters The pound hit its highest in nearly two years against the euro on Monday, though it dropped against the dollar, as the common currency tumbled after French President Emmanuel Macron called a snap election after being trounced in an EU vote by the far right. The euro dropped to as low […]
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Higher than Expected Employment for Canada and U.S. While Jobless Rates were Reported Higher, CAD USD Appreciated Upon News Release, U.S. Stocks Lower, Bitcoin Dropped

Previous Trading Days Events 07.06.2024 The news yesterday reported that Canadas jobless rate increased as expected and wage growth accelerated. The Jobless rate was reported to be 6.2 from 6.1 in April. The average hourly wage growth for permanent employees accelerated to an annual rate of 5.2 from 4.8 in April. That growth rate was […]
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Cognizant to Acquire Belcan for 1.3 Billion

June 10 Reuters Information technology services provider Cognizant Technologies said on Monday it has agreed to acquire digital engineering firm Belcan for nearly 1.3 billion in cash and stock. The deal would expand Teaneck, New Jerseybased Cognizant39;s footprint in the aerospace, defense, space and automotive sectors. Cincinnatibased Belcan, which has been owned by private equity firm […]
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Aston Martin to Raise UK Workers Annual Pay by 4

June 10 Reuters British luxury carmaker Aston Martin said on Monday it would raise annual pay by 4 for more than 2,500 employees and contractors across its UK manufacturing sites and offices for 2024 and 2025. Manufacturing technicians at the Londonlisted company will also receive a 1.5 rise in 2025, alongside a one hour reduction in […]
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US Supreme Court Rejects Kroger Challenge to Grubhub Trademark Win

WASHINGTON, June 10 Reuters The U.S. Supreme Court declined on Monday to consider supermarket chain Kroger39;s request to block Grubhub39;s use of the fooddelivery company39;s forkandknife logo based on allegations that it would cause confusion with the Kroger mealkit service Home Chef39;s logo. The justices turned away Kroger39;s appeal of a lower court39;s ruling that Grubhub39;s logo was not similar enough […]
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Elliott Takes nearly 2B Stake in Southwest Airlines, WSJ Reports

Reuters Activist investor Elliott Investment Management has built a nearly 2 billion stake in Southwest Airlines and plans to push for changes aimed at reversing the airline39;s underperformance, the Wall Street Journal reported on Sunday, citing people familiar with the matter. Elliott is one of Southwest39;s largest investors and plans to engage with the airline39;s management […]
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