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Modi Rolls Out Red Carpet for Putin, Defying US Pressure

President Vladimir Putin arrived in New Delhi for his first state visit to India since Russia’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine, showcasing warming ties that have angered the US and led to hefty trade tariffs.

President Vladimir Putin arrived in New Delhi for his first state visit to India since Russia’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine, showcasing warming ties that have angered the US and led to hefty trade tariffs.
Bloomberg PoliticsDec 4, 1:48 PM
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Jobless claims sink to 3-year low in no-hire, no-fire U.S. economy

The number of people who applied for unemployment benefits around the Thanksgiving holiday fell to a more than three-year low, reinforcing the view that businesses are mostly avoiding layoffs even as they freeze hiring.

The number of people who applied for unemployment benefits around the Thanksgiving holiday fell to a more than three-year low, reinforcing the view that businesses are mostly avoiding layoffs even as they freeze hiring.
MarketWatch - Top StoriesDec 4, 1:43 PM
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Kimberly-Clark Corporation to Acquire Kenvue Inc. in Strategic Merger Deal Valued at Approximately $21.01 per Share

Kimberly-Clark Corporation has entered into a merger agreement to acquire Kenvue Inc., with Kenvue becoming a wholly owned subsidiary of Kimberly-Clark. The deal, which includes a cash and stock component, values Kenvue's shares at approximately $21.01 based on recent trading prices.

In a significant corporate move, Kimberly-Clark Corporation (NYSE: KMB) has announced its intention to acquire Kenvue Inc. (NYSE: KVUE) through a merger agreement finalized on November 2, 2025. This transaction will see a wholly owned subsidiary of Kimberly-Clark merging with Kenvue, resulting in Kenvue becoming a direct wholly owned subsidiary of Kimberly-Clark. ### Financial Implications The merger agreement stipulates that Kenvue shareholders will receive a combination of stock and cash as merger consideration; specifically, for...
USFMDec 4, 1:37 PM
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Farage Supporters Set to Launch New Lobby Group for Business

Affiliates of Nigel Farage’s Reform UK are preparing to launch a business lobby group, as the upstart political party tries to match its lofty poll ratings with credibility around governance.

Affiliates of Nigel Farage’s Reform UK are preparing to launch a business lobby group, as the upstart political party tries to match its lofty poll ratings with credibility around governance.
Bloomberg PoliticsDec 4, 1:33 PM
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US Jobless Claims Fell to Three-Year Low Over Thanksgiving

Applications for US unemployment benefits fell last week to the lowest in more than three years, indicating that employers are still largely holding onto workers despite a wave of recent layoff announcements.

Applications for US unemployment benefits fell last week to the lowest in more than three years, indicating that employers are still largely holding onto workers despite a wave of recent layoff announcements.
Bloomberg MarketsDec 4, 1:32 PM
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Marex Said in Talks to Buy Levmet in Commodities Expansion

Marex Group Plc is in talks to buy a closely held trader of metals and energy as the futures and options broker seeks to expand in physical commodities and commodities futures, according to people familiar with the matter.

Marex Group Plc is in talks to buy a closely held trader of metals and energy as the futures and options broker seeks to expand in physical commodities and commodities futures, according to people familiar with the matter.
Bloomberg MarketsDec 4, 1:28 PM
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Can JPMorgan's New London HQ Revive Canary Wharf?

JPMorgan is set to build a multibillion-dollar tower in Canary Wharf for its UK headquarters.

JPMorgan is set to build a multibillion-dollar tower in Canary Wharf for its UK headquarters. It would be London’s largest office building by far, but is that endorsement enough to revive East London’s financial district? Alex Morgan explains. (Source: Bloomberg)
Bloomberg MarketsDec 4, 1:05 PM
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UK Opposition Parties Slam Labour Over Delays to Mayoral Votes

Opposition parties rounded on UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer’s UK government, accusing ministers of “running scared” after postponing four elections for newly created mayor posts.

Opposition parties rounded on UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer’s UK government, accusing ministers of “running scared” after postponing four elections for newly created mayor posts.
Bloomberg PoliticsDec 4, 12:20 PM