McDonald’s to launch loyalty program across U.S. in July
McDonald’s Corp (MCD.N) said on Tuesday its U.S. loyalty program would be available across the country at participating restaurants from July 8. The burger chain…
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Blackstone to buy Home Partners of America in $6 bln deal
Blackstone Group (BX.N) on Tuesday agreed to acquire Home Partners of America, which acquires and rents single-family homes, in a $6 billion deal, the private-equity…
Nordic fund KLP divests from Adani Ports over links to Myanmar military
Norwegian pension fund KLP is divesting from Adani Ports and Special Economic Zone Limited (APSE.NS) on the grounds the company’s links with the Myanmar military…
Bollore scores win as Vivendi investors back $39 bln Universal spin-off
Shareholders in Vivendi (VIV.PA) applauded on Tuesday the French media giant’s plan to spin off its $39 billion Universal music business, underpinning Vincent Bollore’s grip…
Volkswagen sticks to 2021 profit margin forecast despite chip crunch
A global chip shortage that is hitting carmakers will not impact Volkswagen’s (VOWG_p.DE) profit 2021 forecast, the company said on Tuesday, in response to a…
U.S. watchdog to adopt mortgage moratorium rule with some exclusions
The U.S. consumer watchdog in coming weeks will adopt a rule requiring mortgage servicers to give struggling homeowners until next year to resume repayments, but…
Aer Lingus in talks for hundreds of millions of euros in extra liquidity
Aer Lingus needs a few hundred million euros in extra liquidity due to COVID-19 disruptions and does not expect the easing of Irish travel curbs…