LONDON/FRANKFURT - Consumer goods group Reckitt Benckiser Group RB.L is preparing to sell some of its non-core personal care brands, including Veet hair removal cream and Clearasil acne cream, four…
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Caesars shoots lower than expected with $3.7 billion William Hill bid
Caesars CZR.O is in advanced talks to buy William Hill WMH.L in a deal that would value the British bookmaker at 2.9 billion pounds ($3.7 billion) and give the casino…

Most executives seek work-life balance after experiencing pandemic blues: survey
Nearly eight out of 10 corporate executives have experienced poor mental health during the coronavirus crisis, prompting a number of them to re-evaluate and improve work-life balance, a survey showed…

Uber granted 18-month London licence after legal battle
LONDON - Uber has won a legal bid to restore its London operating licence which was taken away over safety concerns, after a judge ruled on Monday that the company…

Microsoft gets into 5G race with Azure cloud for telecom operators
Microsoft Corp MSFT.O unveiled a new cloud platform on Monday aimed at enabling telecom operators to build 5G networks faster, reduce costs and sell customised services to business clients. After…

Billionaire investor Peltz steps down as adviser at pot producer Aurora
Aurora Cannabis Inc said on Monday billionaire investor Nelson Peltz has stepped down as adviser, adding to troubles at the Canadian pot producer reeling under the impact of the coronavirus…

Beijing autoshow: China’s back, EVs booming, outlook uncertain
BEIJING - China’s auto market has rebounded smartly from the COVID-19 crash in recent months, executives said on Saturday, as a rare in-person trade show was dominated by talk of…