Banks lift European shares after lacklustre start to week

(Reuters) -European shares rose on Tuesday, boosted by gains in banks on prospect of aggressive rate hikes following hawkish comments from U.S. Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell, while energy stocks extended a rally on the back of higher oil prices.

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22-03-2022

Activist investor Enkraft demands AGM vote on RWE brown coal spin-off

Activist investor Enkraft is demanding a shareholder vote to force RWE to prepare a spin-off of its brown coal unit at the utility's next annual general meeting (AGM) in April, according to a filing made public on Tuesday.

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22-03-2022

European shares edge higher on boost from banks, energy

European shares rose on Tuesday, buoyed by energy stocks extending a rally on the back of higher oil prices and gains for banks following hawkish comments from the U.S. Federal Reserve chair.

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22-03-2022

European shares muted in choppy trade (March 21)

(Reuters) -European shares were subdued at the close on Monday after choppy trading, as the surge in energy stocks was offset by investor concerns around fighting in Ukraine.

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22-03-2022

Cryptoverse: Remember when bitcoin was 'anonymous'?

Bitcoin just isn't anonymous enough for a growing cohort of crypto users who are seeking greater seclusion.

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22-03-2022

'Humble and hidden' auto suppliers driving the EV revolution

The shift to electric cars may pose an existential threat to suppliers of combustion engines but for auto parts firms such as TE Connectivity the challenge is keeping up with demand.

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22-03-2022

Disney CEO forms task force, promises listening tour in response to LGBTQ+ concerns

Disney CEO Bob Chapek on Monday told employees the company made a mistake remaining silent on Florida legislation that would limit classroom discussion of sexual orientation and gender identity, pledging to use the moment as a catalyst for change.

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22-03-2022

Rhode Island reaches $107 million opioid settlements with Teva and Allergan

(Reuters) -Rhode Island's attorney general on Monday announced settlements he valued at $107 million against the drugmakers Teva Pharmaceutical Industries and AbbVie's Allergan unit to resolve claims over their roles in fueling an opioid epidemic in the state.

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21-03-2022

Prologis launches bid for Blackstone's 21 billion euros warehouse portfolio - FT

Prologis Inc, the world's biggest warehouse owner, has launched a bid to buy Blackstone Inc's portfolio of logistics properties in what would be the largest ever private real estate deal, the Financial Times reported on Monday.

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21-03-2022