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Unilever opts for primary listing in Amsterdam for ice cream business

Unilever opts for primary listing in Amsterdam for ice cream business

Unilever has chosen Amsterdam over London for its ice cream business’ primary listing, in a new blow to the City of London’s struggling initial public offering (IPO) market. ADVERTISEMENT British multinational consumer goods company Unilever revealed that it would be demerging its ice cream business later this year. The division will be primarily listed in Amsterdam following the spin off, …

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How to listen more at work: Tips from business psychologist Susan Kahn

How to listen more at work: Tips from business psychologist Susan Kahn

Listening is a crucial workplace skill, yet it remains challenging to practice it effectively. Why is that the case, and how can we improve the way we listen? Business psychologist Susan Kahn joined My Wildest Prediction to share her insights on the topic. ADVERTISEMENT My Wildest Prediction is a podcast series from Euronews Businesswhere we dare to imagine the future …

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“I continue to mind my business and enjoy my pregnancy in peace” BBNaija star, Nengi responds to rumours that she welcomed a child with a married governor

"I continue to mind my business and enjoy my pregnancy in peace" BBNaija star, Nengi responds to rumours that she welcomed a child with a married governor

Nengi Hampson has seemingly confirmed that she is pregnant. However,  she denied reports that her pregnancy was for a governor.  Reports flying around on social media claimed the Big Brother Naija reality star welcomed a child with a much older governor who is already married.  The rumours began last year but she just responded today on X.  She wrote: “As …

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Alphabet shares fall as growth in the AI-backed cloud business slows

Alphabet shares fall as growth in the AI-backed cloud business slows

Alphabet has reported fourth quarter earnings that missed analysts’ estimates in revenue as growth in Google Cloud slowed. ADVERTISEMENT Google’s parent, Alphabet, missed market expectations in a key metric – Google Cloud growth – during the fourth quarter, resulting in a more than 7% drop in its share price in the extended trading hours. The company also provided guidance indicating …

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Germany’s business climate mixed, European markets sink on AI reset

Germany's business climate mixed, European markets sink on AI reset

Germany’s business climate improved slightly in January, but expectations fell to a one-year low. Concerns over bureaucracy and US tariffs continue to weigh on the German economy. Markets slumped as China’s DeepSeek AI shook the tech sector. ADVERTISEMENT The German business climate showed a mixed picture in January, with a slight improvement in current conditions but a decline in expectations, …

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Make your product in the US or face tariffs – Trump tells World Business leaders

Make your product in the US or face tariffs - Trump tells World Business leaders

US President, Donald Trump has warned he will impose tariffs on all goods coming into the US while also claiming that a significant fall in oil prices would “immediately” end the Russia-Ukraine war.  “If you don’t make your product in America, which is your prerogative, then very simply, you will have to pay a tariff,” he told business and political …

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Business funding: Where is venture capital flowing in Europe?

Business funding: Where is venture capital flowing in Europe?

Venture investments in Europe lagged last year, although economic bright spots and a rise in exits provide hope for 2025. ADVERTISEMENT The total amount of money invested into European businesses by venture capital (VC) firms fell last year, according to an annual report from PitchBook. The value of individual deals grew, although the total number of deals fell from 11,408 …

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The Big Question: Can disclosing emissions really boost your business?

The Big Question: Can disclosing emissions really boost your business?

Some of the world’s biggest companies are reducing their emissions at a faster-than-expected pace, in some cases the equivalent of what an entire country can produce in a year. But what does the effort yield to their investors? ADVERTISEMENT Managing the environmental impact of businesses across the world could bring trillions to the global economy in business opportunities, Sherry Madera, …

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