Google Takes on Apple With New Pixel That’s More Like the iPhone
Google is looking to challenge Apple Inc. head-on with new Pixel phones that are more iPhone-like than ever before.
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German Landlord Gears Up For Debt Talks With Creditors
Demire Deutsche Mittelstand Real Estate AG and its creditors are gearing up for debt refinancing talks as the Apollo-backed landlord faces a looming bond maturity amid an industry downturn.
Celsa’s Creditors Agree Takeover Terms With Spain
The Spanish government and the creditors of Celsa Group have agreed conditions for the takeover of the steelmaker, according to people familiar with the matter.
Britain’s Biggest Pub Chain Seeks to Raise Debt as Sale Falters
Stonegate Pub Co. is working on options to raise new debt against 1,000 pubs, according to people familiar with the situation, as plans to sell off the portfolio have so far been unsuccessful.
Hawaii Electric’s Insurance Is Fraction of Potential Fire Claims
Nearly two months after the deadly Maui wildfires, Hawaiian Electric Co. revealed the limited scope of insurance coverage it holds in the face of potentially billions of dollars in damage claims.
Steve Cohen’s Mets Flop While Orioles Win With New Breed of Moneyball
Some teams spent freely to build a winner. But in 2023, the link between big contracts and on-the-field success was the weakest in decades.
India Probe Agency Arrests Opposition Lawmaker Critical of Modi
India’s top investigative agency has arrested a lawmaker from Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s rival Aam Aadmi Party just a day after local police held two journalists who have been critical of the federal government.
Sunak to Lift UK Smoking Age in Push to Phase Out Cigarettes
UK Prime Minister Rishi Sunak aims to gradually raise the legal age for consuming cigarettes in a move that would introduce a ban for the next generation.
Iceland’s Central Bank Chief Warns Wage Gains Mean Rate Hikes
Iceland’s central bank chief Asgeir Jonsson cautioned trade unions that large wage hikes would be met with further increases in borrowing costs.
Pakistan Buys Spot LNG Shipment for First Time in Over a Year
Pakistan purchased a liquefied natural gas shipment from the spot market for the first time in more than a year, a move that will ease a winter energy shortage.
