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Prisa (BME: PRS) shares skyrocket 21% as Vivendi (EPA: VIV) agrees to acquire 7.6% stake
January 23, 2021 02:42 AM AEDT| By Hina ChowdharyShares of Madrid-headquartered media conglomerate Prisa, Promotora de Informaciones, SA, (BME: PRS), skyrocketed more than 21 per cent, on Friday, after the Paris-based media giant Vivendi (EPA: VIV) agreed to acquire 7.6 per...
EU car sales report worst-ever decline 2020, thanks to the COVID-19 Pandemic
January 23, 2021 01:57 AM AEDT| By Hina ChowdharyDespite moving into the new year, the pandemic-related challenges continue to affect the world economy with no quick-fix in sight at the moment. 2020 was a defining year in many ways due to the significant challenges faced by societies and busines.....
How will Biden's Presidency impact the US energy industry?
January 23, 2021 01:54 AM AEDT| By Kunal SawhneyShutterstock Image Joe Biden sworn in as the 46th U.S. president on Wednesday evening, just seven days after Donald Trump's allies declined to acknowledge the then incumbent President's defeat. On the very first day after taking the charge,.....
Is New Zealand ready for COVID-19 vaccine rollout or is it rushing?
January 23, 2021 12:06 AM AEDT| By Kunal SawhneyNew Zealand was able to effectively eradicate coronavirus within its borders because it implemented a strict lockdown strategy, and also got benefited from being a small island with a small population. However, coronavirus pandemic h.....
Google to disable search in Australia if media code becomes legal
January 22, 2021 07:07 PM AEDT| By Team Kalkine MediaAs per the latest update on Australia's proposed media code for imposing charges on tech giants Facebook and Google towards displaying local media feeds, Google will have no choice but to stop its services available in Australia. Mel Silva, Aust.....
Cellnex Telecom (BME: CLNX) and Deutsche Telekom to Merge Tower Business
January 22, 2021 02:50 AM AEDT| By Kunal SawhneySpanish and German telecommunications infrastructure company Cellnex Telecom S.A. (BME: CLNX) and Deutsche Telekom AG (ETR: DTE) have agreed to merge their tower business. The combination of T-Mobile Infra BV, Deutsche Telekom’s tower b.....
BYD Co shares rise 2-6% as it raises $3.9 billion from share sale
January 22, 2021 12:46 AM AEDT| By Kunal SawhneyThe Hong Kong-listed shares of the Shenzhen-headquartered diversified automaker BYD Co Ltd (HKG: 1211) rose nearly 2 per cent, while the Shenzhen Stock Exchange-floated component (SHE: 002594) jumped a little more than 6 per cent, on Thursday. The .....
Kiwi Chris Liddell withdraws from race to head OECD after landing into controversies
January 21, 2021 07:18 PM AEDT| By Team Kalkine MediaExpat New Zealander Chris Liddell backed out of the race to head the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD). Lidell, who was a former US President Donald Trump’s nominee, had announced on Tuesday that he was withdrawing h...
New Zealand reports increasing cases of UK and South Africa strains of COVID-19
January 21, 2021 03:38 PM AEDT| By Team Kalkine MediaIt has been reported that cases of the new strain of the COVID-19 virus are increasing. As on 21 January 2021, 17 infected people have been confirmed to be suffering from highly contagious strain of the virus and have been kept in isolation since 6.....
Biden signs order for US to rejoin Paris climate accord
January 21, 2021 03:16 PM AEDT| By Team Kalkine MediaHours after taking oath as the President of the United States on Wednesday, Joe Biden announced that the US will rejoin the Paris climate agreement. In one of his first actions in the White House, Biden signed an executive order that will see the U.....
Trump a no-show as Biden swears in as US president
January 21, 2021 11:53 AM AEDT| By Kunal SawhneyDemocrat Joe Biden was sworn in as the 46th President of the United States on Wednesday, taking over reins from outgoing President Donald Trump. Biden, 78, is the oldest president in US history. Earlier, Biden had served as Vice President under for.....
GM & Cruise Partner with Microsoft for Self-Driving Vehicles
January 21, 2021 06:48 AM AEDT| By Team Kalkine MediaGeneral Motors is once again hitting the headlines after it announced a partnership with Microsoft. In a public announcement Tuesday, GMC and Cruise LLC has inked a long-term strategic relationship with Microsoft in order to give a push to the commer...
Alibaba (NYSE:BABA) Stocks Surge As Jack Ma Resurfaces After 3 Months
January 21, 2021 01:43 AM AEDT| By Team Kalkine MediaChinese business magnate Jack Ma finally reappeared in the public eye on Wednesday, January 19, after months of speculation about him missing since slamming the Chinese government back in October. A clip* of Mr Ma delivering a speech at the online.....
No respite for consumers as dairy prices continue to rise
January 20, 2021 03:30 PM AEDT| By Kunal SawhneyGlobal dairy prices have been on a rise with an increase of 4.8% on 19 January 2021 in the Global Dairy Trade (GDT) Auction. Previously, overall dairy prices witnessed a gain of 3.9% on 5 January 2021. The GDT Price Index is determined by the overal...
Is there a turnaround for NZ Cruise and Shipping Industry in 2021?
January 20, 2021 02:17 AM AEDT| By Team Kalkine MediaOne of the most high-octane industries in the world, the cruise industry witnessed losses in the year 2020. With the uncertainty that engulfed the entire world due to COVID-19, cruise liners across have had to bear heavy losses, since taking a leis.....
Telefónica Deutschland Holding AG Announces Enhanced Dividend
January 20, 2021 01:55 AM AEDT| By Kunal SawhneyTelefónica Deutschland Holding AG (LON: 0QAL) released a strategy update on 19 January and proposed an increased dividend confirming a successful start to the year. Telefónica Deutschland, popularly known as O2, has delivered strong .....
WHO Chief cautions over inequality amid global COVID-19 vaccine rollout
January 19, 2021 02:43 PM AEDT| By Team Kalkine MediaThe head of the World Health Organization (WHO), Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus, has blasted the unequal worldwide distribution of COVID-19 vaccine. He stated that it was "not right" that young adults in rich nations were vaccinated ahead of healthcare.....
FCA-PSA Merger Stellantis Makes A Splash On Stock Market Debut
January 19, 2021 01:56 PM AEDT| By Team Kalkine MediaFiat Chrysler Automobiles (FCA) and Groupe PSA have agreed to merge and form Stellantis, the fourth-largest automobile company by volume in the world. The USD 52 billion deal was finalised after a discussion for over a year. Source © Kalkin.....
Is NZ Tractor Industry ready to move ahead with full speed in 2021?
January 18, 2021 10:27 PM AEDT| By Kunal SawhneyLike most other industries that witnessed disruption due to COVID-19, the tractor industry had also witnessed a lull in business. There was a 15.3% downfall in the sale of tractors in 2020 as compared to 2019. Image Source: Shutterstock Tracker.....
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Trump admin greenlights Land Swap for Resolution Copper Project
January 18, 2021 07:58 PM AEDT| By Kunal SawhneyTrump administration is on a mining approval spree and the latest to reap benefit is the Resolution Copper project in the state of Arizona. The outgoing Trump regime has approved a land swap for a copper mine, which is anticipated to boost the domest...
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