International Companies
Gas prices spike as Australian workers begin strike
European gas prices jumped on Friday, after strikes got underway at two liquified natural gas facilities in Australia.
Updated Covid vaccine effective against new strain - Moderna
Moderna’s updated Covid-19 vaccine has shown to be effective against a potentially dangerous new variant, the US biotech said on Wednesday.
Head of Swiss financial regulator quits
The head of Switzerland’s financial watchdog is to step down, it was confirmed on Wednesday, less than two years into the role.
Saudi Arabia's STC snaps up 9.9% stake in Telefonica
Saudi Arabia’s STC Group has acquired a near 10% stake in Spanish telecoms giant Telefonica, it was confirmed on Wednesday.
Chip designer Arm seeking to raise $4.9bn in NY listing
Chip designer Arm is looking to raise up to $4. 87bn for owner Softbank in a New York listing.
BMW lifts sales and margin targets after strong Q2
BMW Group has raised its sales and margin targets for 2023 after a strong second quarter, in which profits rose 7. 5% year-on-year in spite of a challenging trading environment.
Eurozone investor sentiment slides back in September
A rise in eurozone investor sentiment in August was being painted as merely a blip on Monday, after the Sentix index slid further than expected in September.