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UBS offers to buy Credit Suisse for up to $1 billion – FT
(Reuters) - UBS Group AG has offered to buy Credit Suisse for up to $1 billion, with the Swiss government planning to change the country's laws to bypass a shareholder vote on the deal, the Financial ...
Mar 19, 2023
In US Supreme Court Jack Daniel’s case, a free speech fight over a dog toy
By Blake Brittain WASHINGTON (Reuters) - A trademark dispute over a poop-themed dog toy shaped like a Jack Daniel's whiskey bottle coming before the U.S. Supreme Court could redefine how the judiciary...
Mar 19, 2023
Donald Trump could be charged any day – what happens next?
By Joseph Ax NEW YORK (Reuters) - Donald Trump could be charged in New York as soon as this week for allegedly covering up hush money payments to a porn star during his 2016 presidential campaign, nea...
Mar 19, 2023
China launches recruitment drive for college graduates
BEIJING (Reuters) - China is launching an annual recruitment of college graduates in large and midsize cities, the official Xinhua news agency said on Sunday, as authorities double down on efforts to ...
Mar 19, 2023
U.S. Senator Warren calls for investigation into SVB and Signature Bank failures – WSJ
(Reuters) - U.S. Senator Elizabeth Warren, who is pushing tighter banking regulation, has called for an investigation into the failures of Silicon Valley Bank and Signature Bank, the Wall Street Journ...
Mar 19, 2023
As economy worsens, Lebanese juggle dizzying rates for devalued pound
By Emilie Madi and Mohamed Azakir BEIRUT (Reuters) - When Caroline Sadaka buys groceries in the Lebanese capital Beirut, she keeps her phone in hand - not to check her shopping list but to calculate t...
Mar 19, 2023
Credit Suisse’s First Boston plan in doubt amid crisis talks -Bloomberg
(Reuters) - Credit Suisse's plan to spin off its investment bank under the First Boston brand are being thrown into doubt by takeover talks, Bloomberg News reported on Sunday. UBS is showing little ap...
Mar 19, 2023
Analysis-Asset concerns weigh on U.S. regional bank deal talks
By David French NEW YORK (Reuters) - Some U.S. regional banks' efforts to raise capital and allay fears about their health are running up against concerns from potential buyers and investors about loo...
Mar 19, 2023
Crunch time for Credit Suisse talks as UBS seeks Swiss assurances
By Stefania Spezzati, Oliver Hirt and John O'Donnell (Reuters) - Talks over rescuing Credit Suisse rolled into Sunday as UBS AG sought $6 billion from the Swiss government to cover costs if it were to...
Mar 18, 2023
First Citizens in talks to acquire Silicon Valley Bank – Bloomberg News
(Reuters) -First Citizens BancShares Inc is evaluating an offer for Silicon Valley Bank, Bloomberg News reported on Saturday, citing people familiar with the matter. At least one other suitor is makin...
Mar 18, 2023
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