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Battle for Just Eat hots up as Prosus, Takeaway.com sweeten bids
The battle for Just Eat intensified late on Thursday after Prosus and Takeaway. com sweetened their bids for the London-listed food delivery firm.
Debt in developing countries breaks record at $55tn
The debt in the emerging markets and developing economies has risen to a record $55tn last year, the World Bank said on Thursday.
Europe close: Stocks mixed as investors digest central bank announcements
European stocks finished Thursday just above the waterline, as Washington's impeachment drama and rate changes in Sweden failed to have much of an impact.
US pre-open: Futures point to flat open as Trump's impeachment remains in focus
US futures were pointing to a flat open on Thursday as investors seemed somewhat unshaken by news of the President's impeachment.
Asia report: Markets finish weaker as BoJ stands pat on policy
Most markets in Asia were flat or in the red as they closed on Thursday, as investors digested the latest decision from the Bank of Japan, which held its policy steady.
Uber agrees to $4.4m settlement over sexual harassment charges
Uber has agreed to pay a $4. 4m fine to settle a 2017 charge from the US Equal Employment Opportunity Commission over sex discrimination and retaliation, it emerged this week.
Trump impeached by House of Representatives
Donald Trump became only the third US President to be impeached as members of the House of Representatives on Wednesday evening approved the two articles charging him.
Clariant to sell Masterbatches business for $1.6bn
Swiss speciality chemicals company Clariant said on Thursday that it has agreed to sell its Masterbatches business to US polymer group PolyOne for $1. 6bn.
Endeavour calls on Centamin to extend offer deadline
Canadian miner Endeavour Mining Corporation has called on London-listed gold miner Centamin to seek an extension to its offer deadline.