Boots Faces Uncertain Future Amid Potential Ownership Changes

The 176-year-old chemist is preparing for another change of hands. What’s the mood of staff and residents at its home base in Nottinghamshire?‘We’ve had several rounds of cost-cutting and it could happen again,” says a Boots worker. Fears are running high as the Nottinghamshire-based chemist prepares to change hands – perhaps twice in quick succession.The US private equity firm Sycamore Partners is close to finalising a $10bn (£7.8bn) deal to take over the listed US owner of Boots, Walgreens Boots Alliance. Continue reading...

Elderly Americans Struggle to Retire: Rising Costs Force Many Back to Work

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Volvo Group Announces Layoffs Amid Market Uncertainty and Tariff Pressures

Rising Costs in Aviation: Factors Driving Up Commercial Plane Prices

Commercial plane prices are soaring, driven by supply chain disruptions, rising material costs, and geopolitical factors like the exclusion of Russian titanium. US President Trump's tariffs on steel and aluminum further exacerbate the issue. Labor costs are also increasing, with Boeing and Spirit AeroSystems agreeing to significant wage hikes.

Rising Prices: The Impact of Trump's Trade Policies on Inflation

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UK Government Takes Control of British Steel, Raises Concerns Over Chinese Investments

Spending has slowed since 2017 peak, but Beijing retains significant investments across the UK

Cocoa Market Faces Turbulence Amid Price Fluctuations and Supply Issues

Markets have been hoppier than an Easter bunny

Saudi Arabia's Roshn Faces Legal Battle with Former CEO Over Alleged Wrongful Dismissal

British-born executive was fired in April 2024 sparking claim seen as test case for kingdom’s reforms

Argentina's President Javier Milei Alters Currency Policy Amid High-Stakes Economic Climate

Surprise easing of currency controls relieves economic risk but sharpens electoral pressures

Tom Goodhead: The Lawyer Behind the Landmark 36bn BHP Class Action

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Impact of Tariffs on Chinese American Businesses in New York's Chinatown

Chinese American small businesses are stockpiling goods to delay higher costs

Jamie Dimon Issues Striking Call for Better Meeting Practices in Shareholder Letter

The JPMorgan boss struck a nerve but plenty of workers share his frustration with endless discussion

China's Export Controls on Rare Earth Minerals Threaten Automotive Production

Traders and executives warn of limited inventories and a risk of disruption to automotive production

eBay Reseller's Ingenious Strategy to Achieve Top-Rated Seller Status

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Boeing Jet Returns to Seattle Amid U.S.-China Trade Tensions

Japan Prioritizes Fairness in U.S. Trade Discussions Amid Tariff Concerns

Chinese E-commerce Giants Mobilize to Support Domestic Sales Amid US Trade Tensions

Alibaba, JD.com and Tencent among those aiding switch to domestic sales in national movement influenced by Beijing

Dairy Farmer Faces Unexpected Tariff Costs Amid Ongoing Trade War

Nicholas Gilbert, a dairy farmer who operates Adon Farms in upstate New York, experienced tariff sticker shock when a routine shipment of cow feed from Ontario cost him $2,200 more than expected. Im… [+1791 chars]