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GQG Partners unloads BBVA shares due to Sabadell’s aggressive takeover attempt, according to FT.
GQG Partners, one of the largest shareholders of Spanish bank BBVA, has decided to sell its stake due to the bank’s pursuit of a hostile bid for domestic rival Banco Sabadell, according to a report by the Financial Times. The decision to sell was made by GQG in July, as they believed that the Sabadell … Read more
Narrow Margin in British Columbia Election Suggests Lack of Clear Majority
(Bloomberg) — An election in Canada’s British Columbia province was to close to call on polling day, leaving the left-leaning New Democratic Party’s majority in doubt while support soared for a party that has not ruled the region since before World War II. Most Read from Bloomberg The NDP were leading in 46 ridings, while … Read more
China’s situation remains unchanged, according to Wells Fargo, reports Investing.com
Investing.com — Wells Fargo analysts have expressed doubts about the recent high-profile policy announcements from China, suggesting that the measures taken are unlikely to have a significant impact on the country’s economic trajectory. The bank argues that the growth effects of these stimulus initiatives will be similar to past experiences and will not address the … Read more
Teaching Structural Engineering with Marcio Sequeira through the Use of Kits
Mike Palmer welcomes Marcio Sequeira, founder and CEO of MOLA, to discuss structural engineering education and the future of architecture. Marcio shares his background and how his interest in architecture and structures was influenced by his parents’ careers in steel construction and physics. He explains how he developed MOLA, a physical model kit that uses … Read more
Exploring Parisian culture with singer Ayo and pianist Alain Roche
In the premiere episode of our new program Paris des arts, Valérie Fayolle from FRANCE 24 interviews Ayo. The Nigerian German singer-songwriter takes us on a journey through the National Navy Museum to discuss “Mami Wata”, her seventh acoustic album dedicated to the Nigerian goddess of the sea. Following that, we meet Alain Roche, the … Read more
Shapurji Saklatvala: From Tata family to British MP and advocate for India’s independence
Saklatvala was the son of Dorabji, a cotton merchant, and Jerbai, the youngest daughter of Jamsetji Nusserwanji Tata, who founded the Tata Group. When Saklatvala was 14 years old, his family moved into Esplanade House in Bombay to live with Jerbai’s brother (whose name was also Jamsetji) and his family. Saklatvala’s parents separated when he … Read more
Hamas reports numerous casualties from Israeli airstrikes in northern Gaza.
Unlock the Editor’s Digest for free Roula Khalaf, Editor of the FT, selects her favourite stories in this weekly newsletter. Israeli airstrikes in northern Gaza have resulted in the deaths of many Palestinians, as reported by Hamas. The offensive continued after the killing of Yahya Sinwar, the leader of the militant group. Hamas claimed that … Read more
Is gold a safer investment compared to U.S. Treasury bonds amidst increasing debt levels?
“ Backed by the full faith and credit of the federal government, U.S. Treasuries bonds have long been viewed as the gold standard in safe investments. In times of uncertainty, economic downturns, or full-blown crises, investors have flocked to Treasuries as a haven. But what if actual gold is the new gold standard for a … Read more
Uncovering the hidden gem of Lancashire: An adventure in Trawden Forest
Trawden Forest is close to Yorkshire that you’ll see a red rose flag flying! A civil parish, Trawden Forest includes the village of Trawden and the nearby hamlets of Winewall, Wycollar, and Cottontree. It’s a landscape best described as untouched, with visitor centers but still far from being a Mecca for day-tripping families and serenity-seeking … Read more