Japan – More on Seven & i – no actionable proposal at this time

Japan – More on Seven & i – no actionable proposal at this time

Seven & i confirm earlier reports: Learned from Junro Ito, vice president and a representative director of 7&i, and Ito-Kogyo Co., Ltd. that they have been unable to secure the financing required to submit a definitive proposal to acquire 7&i. 7&i remains committed to exploring all opportunities to unlock value for shareholders and continues to […]

Liverpool Beat Newcastle As Title Moves Into Sight After Arsenal Stalemate

Liverpool Beat Newcastle As Title Moves Into Sight After Arsenal Stalemate

Liverpool moved a giant step closer to the Premier League title with a ruthless 2-0 win against Newcastle, while Arsenal’s challenge is in tatters after a 0-0 draw against Nottingham Forest on Wednesday. With suspended boss Arne Slot watching from the Anfield stands, Liverpool opened up a massive 13-point lead over second-placed Arsenal […]

Federal Reserve speakers on Thursday include Barr, Bowman, Hammack and Harker

Federal Reserve speakers on Thursday include Barr, Bowman, Hammack  and Harker

The times below are listed in GMT/US Eastern time format: 1500/1000 Federal Reserve Vice Chair for Supervision Michael Barr speaks on “Novel Activity Supervision” before the Bank and Fintech Arrangements TechSprint event 1645/1145 Federal Reserve Board Governor Michelle Bowman speaks on “Community Banking” before the Fort Hays State University Robbins Banking Institute Lecture Series 1815/1315 […]

4 international stocks Fools have been buying!

4 international stocks Fools have been buying!

As of the most recent estimates, there are approximately 41,000 to 45,000 publicly listed companies globally. It stands to reason that some of our free-site writers have been buying shares outside of the UK for their portfolios, too… AngloGold Ashanti What it does: AngloGold Ashanti is a global gold mining company with projects in nine […]

California could raise fast-food minimum wage further

California could raise fast-food minimum wage further

California introduced a $20 minimum wage for fast-food workers a year ago. A cost-of-living adjustment of up to 70 cents is up for discussion now. Fast Food Council, which includes workers, restaurant owners, and state officials, approved a motion to consider the increase in an upcoming meeting (April or May) no vote will be taken […]

PBOC sets USD/ CNY reference rate for today at 7.1740 (vs. estimate at 7.2561)

PBOC sets USD/ CNY reference rate for today at 7.1740 (vs. estimate at 7.2561)

The People’s Bank of China (PBOC), China’s central bank, is responsible for setting the daily midpoint of the yuan (also known as renminbi or RMB). The PBOC follows a managed floating exchange rate system that allows the value of the yuan to fluctuate within a certain range, called a “band,” around a central reference rate, […]

Heads up for Trumpspeak times on Thursday: 9am and 2pm

Heads up for Trumpspeak times on Thursday: 9am and 2pm

9 am US Eastern time (2 pm GMT) speaks with media 2 pm US Eastern time (7 pm GMT) holds a press conference with the Prime Minister of the United Kingdom, Keir Starmer Greg had the wrap up for Wednesday posted earlier, Trump a market mover again: Forexlive Americas FX news wrap 26 Feb: Trump […]

Blake Lively Posts Heartfelt Tribute to Michelle Trachtenberg

Blake Lively Posts Heartfelt Tribute to Michelle Trachtenberg

Blake Lively Remembers Costar Michelle Trachtenberg … ‘She Was Electricity’ Published February 26, 2025 5:35 PM PST Blake Lively‘s remembering her former costar Michelle Trachtenberg … saying she always gave 200% effort and she always stood up for what she believed in. The actress took to Instagram just hours after it was announced that Michelle […]