German 2022 budget plans 100 billion in new borrowing – source
BERLIN – Germany’s draft budget for 2022 envisages just shy of 100 billion euros (dollars) in new borrowing, a person familiar with the budget planning …
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Netflix CFO has no plans for advertising but ‘never say never’
By Lisa Richwine LOS ANGELES – A senior Netflix Inc executive said on Tuesday the company had no current plans to offer a streaming option …
Citi plans 900 hires for commercial bank over next three years
– Citigroup Inc said on Monday its unit Citi Commercial Bank (CCB) will hire 900 staffers, including 400 commercial bankers, over the next three years …
Mining companies may pause growth plans amid Ukraine war, inflation
By Clara Denina and Praveen Menon – Flush with cash after bumper earnings, mining companies straddle a delicate balancing act as they benefit from soaring …
Russia Drafts Plans For Public Executions In Captured Cities: REPORT
Russia devised plans to stage public executions in cities its forces conquer as a way to cut down the morale of Ukrainians, a European intelligence …
Zelenskyy: ‘We Are A Nation That Broke The Enemy’s Plans In A Week’
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy praised civilians who have taken up arms against Russia’s unprovoked invasion during a speech marking one week since it began, crediting …
EV battery startup ONE raises $65 million to speed U.S. plant plans
By Paul Lienert Mar 1 – Startup Our Next Energy said a new $65 million funding round will enable it to accelerate development of a …
Toshiba CEO resigns amid growing opposition to restructuring plans
TOKYO – Toshiba Corp said on Tuesday that Chief Executive Satoshi Ttsunakawa will resign, as the Japanese conglomerate faces increasing opposition to its controversial restructuring …
Don’t go back on quicker taper plans, ECB policymakers say
By Balazs Koranyi and Francesco Canepa FRANKFURT – European Central Bank policymakers remain open to accelerating their exit from bond buys even as the war …
Japan sets out plans to defend supply chains, see off hackers
TOKYO – Japan will step up spending to strengthen its supply chains and do more to guard against cyberattacks launched through imported systems and software …
Nestle says operations running normally in Ukraine, continuity plans in place
ZURICH – Food group Nestle said operations in Ukraine were running normally after Russian forces fired missiles at several cities in Ukraine, but the company …
3 men plead guilty to domestic terrorism crime related to plans to attack power grids
COLUMBUS, Ohio – Three men pleaded guilty today to crimes related to conspiring to attack power grids throughout the United States in furtherance of racially …
IMF urges Bank of England to be clear about stimulus plans
By Andy Bruce LONDON – The International Monetary Fund told the Bank of England on Wednesday to be clear about its plans to withdraw stimulus …
Biden team seeks port revival plans as it spends infrastructure cash
WASHINGTON – The Biden administration is looking for projects to revamp U.S. ports as it ramps up spending from the $1 trillion infrastructure bill. President …
Thyssenkrupp hydrogen IPO plans face market headwinds – sources
By Christoph Steitz and Tom Käckenhoff FRANKFURT/DUESSELDORF – A steep drop in hydrogen shares is likely to hit the valuation of Thyssenkrupp’s hydrogen unit Nucera, …
Apple supplier Luxshare plans share issue to fund new production lines
BEIJING – Luxshare Precision Industry Co Ltd, an Apple Inc supplier, said on Monday it aims to raise up to 13.5 billion yuan ($2.13 billion) …
Telecom Italia dismisses press report on new plan’s targets
MILAN – Italy’s former phone monopoly Telecom Italia on Sunday dismissed as “unfounded and harmful for the group” a newspaper report concerning financial targets in …
Britain to set out plans to scrap COVID self-isolation laws
By David Milliken LONDON – British Prime Minister Boris Johnson intends to set out plans next week to remove self-isolation requirements for people infected with …
Plans for truck convoys to arrive in Washington around State of the Union- police
LOS ANGELES – There are plans for a series of truck convoys to arrive in Washington D.C. around the time of the State of the …
American Airlines plans more schedule cuts as it waits for 787 jet deliveries
By Rajesh Kumar Singh CHICAGO – American Airlines Group Inc said on Friday it plans to further trim its summer schedule due to Boeing Co’s …
Ocala Man Sentenced To 66 Months In Prison For Wire Fraud In Relation To Resale Of Wireless Communications Plans
GAINESVILLE, FLORIDA –Justin Michael Lewis, 39, of Ocala, Florida was sentenced to 66 months in federal prison following his conviction for six counts of wire …
India plans to produce 5 million tonnes of green hydrogen by 2030
By Sudarshan Varadhan NEW DELHI – (This February 17 story corrects first line to say five million tonnes per annum, not cumulative) India plans to …
New Jersey releasing $10 million in American Rescue Plans fund to assist residents facing foreclosure
TRENTON, NJ – The nearly year-long business shutdown in New Jersey in 2020 is starting to create long-term problems, especially with those struggling to catch …
Insurer NN Group plans 1 billion euros share buyback as demand remains strong
AMSTERDAM – Dutch insurer NN Group on Thursday announced a 1 billion euros ($1.14 billion) share buyback, as demand for insurance remained strong in the …
Chinese developer Shimao slips on loan payment delay plans, asset freeze reports
HONG KONG – Shares of cash-strapped Chinese property developer Shimao Group eased on Thursday, after it sought to extend payments of a $947 million trust …
Kraft Heinz plans more price hikes as sales, earnings beat estimates
By Deborah Mary Sophia and Mehr Bedi -Kraft Heinz Co said on Wednesday it would raise the prices of its snacks and condiments further to …
France will need to boost deficit reduction plans after election – auditor
PARIS – The next French government will need to revise current budget deficit reduction plans after a presidential election in April to ensure France does …
India’s Reliance plans to turn syngas into blue hydrogen
By Nidhi Verma NEW DELHI – India’s Reliance Industries Ltd plans to produce blue hydrogen at a “competitive cost” of about $1.2-$1.5 per kg as …
U.S. plans to free half of $7 billion in frozen Afghan funds for aid
By Andrea Shalal and Doina Chiacu WASHINGTON – The United States is seeking to free up half of the $7 billion in frozen Afghan central …
‘We Resisted’: French President Macron Announces Aggressive Nuclear Expansion Plans
French President Emmanuel Macron announced Thursday that his government would add at least six nuclear power plants to its arsenal in the coming decades. “We …
Tesla plans to locate China design centre in Beijing, city govt says
SHANGHAI – U.S. electric carmaker Tesla plans to place its China design centre in Beijing, a government document issued by the Chinese capital said. Tesla …
U.S. plans to roll out COVID-19 shots for children under 5 years in February
– The U.S. government is planning to roll out COVID-19 shots for children under the age of 5 as soon as Feb. 21, according to …
Canada’s TMX Group plans cryptocurrency futures product for institutional investors
By Nichola Saminather TORONTO – Canada’s largest stock market operator, TMX Group, plans to launch its first cryptocurrency futures product in response to institutional investors’ …
Coty cancels IPO plans for Brazil unit
– CoverGirl cosmetics maker Coty Inc said on Tuesday it would withdraw from the planned initial public offering of its Brazilian unit, blaming adverse financial …
Europe needs ambitious charging plans for 130 million EVs by 2035 – report
By Nick Carey LONDON – Governments and utilities need ambitious plans to cut red tape to install vehicle chargers if Europe is to be ready …
Apple plans to debut low cost 5G iPhone in March – Bloomberg News
– Apple Inc is targeting a date on or near March 8 to unveil a low-cost 5G iPhone and an updated iPad, Bloomberg News reported …
Japan has no plans to review sales tax rates, finance minister says
TOKYO – Japanese is not considering reviewing future national sales tax rates as the current 10% levy provides a vital source of funding the social …
Tesla plans to build cathode building at Texas Gigafactory
By Tina Bellon AUSTIN, Texas – Tesla Inc on Wednesday applied for a permit to extend its existing Austin-based car factory with a building to …
Melinda French Gates no longer plans to give most of wealth to Gates Foundation, WSJ reports
-Melinda French Gates is no longer pledging to donate most of her wealth to the charitable foundation she co-founded with her former husband and will …
Trump directly involved in plans to seize voting machines -reports
WASHINGTON – Then-President Donald Trump was directly involved in efforts to use national security agencies to seize voting machines after his 2020 election loss, pressing …
England plans to revoke mandatory COVID jabs for health workers
LONDON -The British government plans to revoke its decision to make COVID-19 vaccination mandatory for health workers in England after warnings that an already-stretched service …
UK businesses scale back pay plans despite higher inflation – Lloyds
LONDON – British businesses are scaling back plans for pay rises and hiring, but almost half intend to increase the prices they charge customers as …
Biden Reportedly Plans To Regulate Crypto Over National Security Concerns
President Joe Biden is set to announce guidelines for regulating cryptocurrencies in the coming weeks, Barron’s reported. The initiative will involve the State Department, Treasury …
Youngkin Appoints Anti-CRT Advocate Angela Sailor As Diversity Officer, Outlines Plans To Overhaul Virginia’s Equity Office
Virginia Gov. Glenn Youngkin named a new anti-Critical Race Theory (CRT) diversity officer to lead the state’s equity office on Wednesday. Angela Sailor was appointed …
Republicans Are Backing A Bill To Democratize Investing, But The SEC Has Other Plans
Republican lawmakers are sponsoring a bill designed to protect financial transactions known as “payment for order flow,” in which brokerages route their clients’ trades to …
Trump plans Mar-A-Lago press conference on the anniversary of January 6th
PALM BEACH, FL – Former U.S. President Donald J. Trump has announced he will be hosting an event at his Mar-A-Lago estate on January 6th, …
Aberdeen Man Plans Holiday Gift List After He Wins $50K Scratch-off Prize
ABERDEEN, MARYLAND – A $50,000 Maryland Lottery scratch-off win will make the holidays merrier for an Aberdeen player. Asked if he had any plans for …
Biden Unveils Plans To Make Federal Government Carbon Neutral In 30 Years
President Joe Biden will sign an executive order Wednesday outlining a series of ambitious steps the federal must take to achieve net-zero emissions by 2050. …
Nearly 600 Scientists, Mathematicians Rip California’s Woke Math Curriculum Plans
Nearly 600 scientists and mathematicians have signed a letter conveying “deep concern” over California’s recent steps to reform its mathematics curriculum for K-12 students that …
Renewable Energy Experts Cast Doubt On Biden’s Wind Power Plans
The Biden administration’s aggressive plans to transition away from fossil fuels to a decarbonized electric grid may be impossible to achieve, according to energy experts. …