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Sofas become points of purchase as Americans shop with their phones on Thanksgiving

Sofas become points of purchase as Americans shop with their phones on Thanksgiving Gen Z loves the convenience of mobile shopping Retailers helped drive the trend with easy-to-use apps Adobe sees Nov-Dec mobile purchases jumping 12.8% YOY By Arriana McLymore NEW YORK, Nov 28 (Reuters) - U.S. holiday shoppers have big plans to use small screens for a head start this year on Thanksgiving Day, and retailers have spent weeks priming them, touting pre-Black Friday online discounts for everything fro
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Hong Kong to offer crypto tax exemption for hedge funds and family offices

Hong Kong to offer crypto tax exemption for hedge funds and family offices By Summer Zhen HONG KONG, Nov 28 (Reuters) - Hong Kong plans to waive tax on investment gains from cryptocurrencies and other alternative assets for hedge funds, private equity funds and certain family offices as the city strives to enhance its appeal as a wealth management hub.
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Croatian retailer Studenac scraps IPO plans

UPDATE 1-Croatian retailer Studenac scraps IPO plans Adds detail on the offering in paragraphs 4-5, IFR report, context in paragraphs 6-8, further CEO comment in paragraph 9 Nov 28 (Reuters) - Croatian retailer Studenac has decided to cancel its dual initial public offering (IPO) because of unfavourable market conditions, it said on Thursday. "Due to the challenging conditions in capital markets, we - together with our majority shareholder - have decided not to proceed with the IPO," CEO Michal

Former UK soldier found guilty of helping Iran, terrorism offence

Former UK soldier found guilty of helping Iran, terrorism offence LONDON, Nov 28 (Reuters) - A British soldier was on Thursday found guilty of collecting sensitive information for people linked to Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps and gathering the names of special forces personnel. Daniel Abed Khalife collected sensitive information between May 2019 and January 2022, prosecutor Mark Heywood told jurors at the start of the trial at Woolwich Crown Court.

Kazakh central bank expected to hold key rate on Friday

POLL-Kazakh central bank expected to hold key rate on Friday Open poll data ALMATY, Nov 28 (Reuters) - Kazakhstan's central bank is likely to keep its benchmark interest rate KZCBIR=ECI unchanged at 14.25% at its meeting on Friday, a Reuters poll showed on Thursday. All 11 analysts polled this week said they expected the bank to hold the rate, which it last cut in July by 25 basis points.
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Sofas become points of purchase as Americans shop with their phones on Thanksgiving

Sofas become points of purchase as Americans shop with their phones on Thanksgiving Gen Z loves the convenience of mobile shopping Retailers helped drive the trend with easy-to-use apps Adobe sees Nov-Dec mobile purchases jumping 12.8% YOY By Arriana McLymore NEW YORK, Nov 28 (Reuters) - U.S. holiday shoppers have big plans to use small screens for a head start this year on Thanksgiving Day, and retailers have spent weeks priming them, touting pre-Black Friday online discounts for everything fro
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Southern Europe's reversal of fortune to persist - GS

LIVE MARKETS-Southern Europe's reversal of fortune to persist - GS STOXX 600 up 0.5% Tech leads Direct Line surges on takeover offer Wall St futures higher Welcome to the home for real-time coverage of markets brought to you by Reuters reporters. You can share your thoughts with us at markets.research@thomsonreuters.com SOUTHERN EUROPE'S REVERSAL OF FORTUNE TO PERSIST - GS Spain, Portugal and Greece have outperformed the rest of the euro area post-Covid having being slower in the preceding decad
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France faces long-term pain more than debt crisis

BREAKINGVIEWS-France faces long-term pain more than debt crisis The author is a Reuters Breakingviews columnist. The opinions expressed are his own. By Pierre Briancon BERLIN, Nov 28 (Reuters Breakingviews) - Michel Barnier’s political survival has been hostage to far-right leader Marine Le Pen’s whims ever since French President Emmanuel Macron appointed him prime minister in September 2024. But this week the threat that she might add her party’s votes to the left’s in a no confidence v

Spain authorises Saudi Arabia's STC to raise stake in Telefonica to 9.9%, El Pais says

Spain authorises Saudi Arabia's STC to raise stake in Telefonica to 9.9%, El Pais says MADRID, Nov 28 (Reuters) - The Spanish government has given the green light to Saudi Arabia's largest telecoms operator, STC Group 7010.SE , to raise its stake in Telefonica TEF.MC beyond 5% and reach 9.9%, El Pais newspaper reported on Thursday. A spokesperson for the Economy Ministry declined to comment.
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LVMH's Arnault tells French spy trial he didn't know about allegedly illegal surveillance

UPDATE 1-LVMH's Arnault tells French spy trial he didn't know about allegedly illegal surveillance Arnault testifying at trial of ex-French spy chief Squarcini Squarcini accused of illegal surveillance when working for LVMH Squarcini has denied wrongdoing; LVMH settled a case in 2021 Updates with details from Arnault testimony By Juliette Jabkhiro and Mimosa Spencer PARIS, Nov 28 (Reuters) - LVMH LVMH.PA Chairman and CEO Bernard Arnault told a Paris court on Thursday he didn't know about alleged
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China criticises Trump tariff threat, says it won't solve America's problems

UPDATE 3-China criticises Trump tariff threat, says it won't solve America's problems China says US tariffs will not solve America's problems Says US, China should work to promote stable, sustainable ties Apple, Tesla and Starbucks praised in Chinese state media Commentary reminiscent of trade war during Trump's first term Adds graphic on US, China trade flows By Joe Cash BEIJING, Nov 28 (Reuters) - China attacked U.S.
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EU closes investigations into Amazon, Starbucks and Fiat tax rulings

EU closes investigations into Amazon, Starbucks and Fiat tax rulings BRUSSELS, Nov 28 (Reuters) - The European Commission on Thursday said it had closed state aid investigations into tax rulings granted by Luxembourg and the Netherlands to Amazon, Fiat and Starbucks. In 2015 and 2017, the Commission found that Luxembourg granted selective tax advantages to Fiat and Amazon, and the Netherlands to Starbucks, in breach of EU state aid rules.
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EU hits Pierre Cardin and licensee with $6 mln antitrust fine

EU hits Pierre Cardin and licensee with $6 mln antitrust fine BRUSSELS, Nov 28 (Reuters) - The EU Commission on Thursday said it had handed a total fine of 5.7 million euros ($6 million) to French fashion house Pierre Cardin and German clothing maker Ahlers for breaching EU antitrust rules. The commission said the companies between 2008 and 2011 had anticompetitive agreements to shield Ahlers from competition in European countries where it held a Pierre Cardin license.

Putin says Russia could strike 'decision-making centres' in Kyiv

UPDATE 1-Putin says Russia could strike 'decision-making centres' in Kyiv Adds quotes, detail MOSCOW, Nov 28 (Reuters) - Russia is selecting targets in Ukraine that could include "decision-making centres" in Kyiv in response to Ukrainian long-range strikes on Russian territory with Western weapons, President Vladimir Putin said on Thursday. Russian attacks have not so far struck government buildings in the Ukrainian capital.

France could soften budget bill to ensure government's survival, finance minister says

UPDATE 1-France could soften budget bill to ensure government's survival, finance minister says Rewrites, adds context, polls, quotes By Sudip Kar-Gupta and Leigh Thomas PARIS, Nov 28 (Reuters) - France's unpopular government is ready to make concessions over next year's budget, Finance Minister Antoine Armand said on Thursday, amid growing concerns that opposition to the bill could topple Prime Minister Michel Barnier's administration.

Palm rises on bargain buying, stronger Dalian oils

VEGOILS-Palm rises on bargain buying, stronger Dalian oils Updates closing prices KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 28 (Reuters) - Malaysian palm oil futures rose for a fourth straight session on Thursday , buoyed by stronger rival Dalian oils and bargain buying. The benchmark palm oil contract FCPOc3 for February delivery on the Bursa Malaysia Derivatives Exchange rose 86 ringgit, or 1.79%, to 4,884 ringgit ($1,099.01) a metric ton at the close.

UK's Renewi jumps on $887 mln takeover bid by Australia's Macquarie

BUZZ-UK's Renewi jumps on $887 mln takeover bid by Australia's Macquarie ** Shares in UK-listed waste management firm Renewi RWI.L surge 43.7% to 796p, its highest in nearly three months ** Asset manager Macquarie MQG.AX and Renewi reached a preliminary deal on a takeover of Renewi for 700.9 mln pounds ($886.64 mln) ** The offer price of 870 pence per share represents a 57% premium to Renewi's closing price on Wednesday ** Stock on track for the best intraday percentage gain since Oct.

Hungary extends retail mortgage interest rate cap until mid-2025

Hungary extends retail mortgage interest rate cap until mid-2025 BUDAPEST, Nov 28 (Reuters) - Hungary's government will extend an interest rate cap on retail mortgages by another six months, until the middle of 2025, Prime Minister Viktor Orban's chief of staff said on Thursday. The Hungarian government froze retail mortgage rates starting on Jan. 1, 2022 to shield households from rising inflation, which scaled the European Union's highest levels at 25% in January 2023. Hungary's headline inflat

Italy's 10-yr bond yield at 2-1/2 year low at auction

UPDATE 1-Italy's 10-yr bond yield at 2-1/2 year low at auction Adds yields, numbers throughout MILAN, Nov 28 (Reuters) - Italy's 10-year BTP bond yield fell at an auction on Thursday, hitting its lowest level since May 2022 as traders focus on the increasing likelihood of a rate cut by the European Central Bank as early as in December. The Rome-based Treasury sold the maximum planned amount offered of 8.25 billion euros ($8.69 billion) over four separate bonds at auction .

UK budget shows government doesn't understand business, says retail veteran

UK budget shows government doesn't understand business, says retail veteran LONDON, Nov 28 (Reuters) - Britain's tax raising budget shows the government does not understand business and it will drive prices higher, restrict pay and curtail investment, one of the country's most experienced retail veterans said on Thursday. Criticism of finance minister Rachel Reeves' Oct.
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Gold rises as US inflation data improves rate cut bets

PRECIOUS-Gold rises as US inflation data improves rate cut bets Renewed investor interest has supported gold- analyst Mexico warns Trump tariffs would kill U.S. jobs Markets see a 68.2% chance of a December rate cut Recasts throughout By Rahul Paswan Nov 28 (Reuters) - Gold prices rose on Thursday after slowing U.S. inflation data released in the last session firmed bets on a Federal Reserve rate cut next month.
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