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Wednesday, 20 October, 2021

Nestlé S.A.
Nestlé: global spread makes has-bean a robusta performer Premium content
Diversified portfolio and focus on premium products should protect group from shocks
Wednesday, 20 October, 2021

Uber Technologies Inc
Uber Freight: move into trucking leaves rideshare company fighting with even more rivals Premium content
Group has no more chance of eliminating competitors in haulage than it does in any other sector
Wednesday, 20 October, 2021

Burberry Group PLC
Burberry: Versace boss checks in for fashion flagship turnround Premium content
Akeroyd is a logical choice and unlikely to change luxury group’s strategic thrust
Wednesday, 20 October, 2021

Leveraged loans
Corporate leverage: equity cushions are less comfy than they appear Premium content
An intriguing measure that can be misleading
Wednesday, 20 October, 2021

Sovereign bonds
China sovereign bonds: sale marks inflection away from financial infection Premium content
If the country is flirting with systemic instability, it certainly did not show in the bond pricing
Wednesday, 20 October, 2021

Digital currencies
Digital assets: another squeeze on bank profits Premium content
Uneasy rests the head that wears a crown and plans to retain it
Wednesday, 20 October, 2021

Media
Lex Letter from Los Angeles: wage inflation goes to Hollywood Premium content
CEOs and shareholders are lining their pockets and workers are no longer willing to be left behind
Tuesday, 19 October, 2021

Digital currencies
Bitcoin ETF: regulatory arbitrage — by US regulators
Watchdogs can say they are giving retail investors access while continuing to protect them
Tuesday, 19 October, 2021

Facebook Inc
Facebook/metaverse: investment in virtual realm is a beguiling distraction from reality Premium content
The more the tech group spends on staff now, the harder it will be for rivals to catch up
Tuesday, 19 October, 2021

Wise
Wise: maverick fintech hero heads for zero fees Premium content
Investors are buying into a story of disruptive and rapid revenue growth
Tuesday, 19 October, 2021

Alibaba
Alibaba: new chip could end up costing an Arm and a leg Premium content
UK and US links risk exposing Chinese group’s core computer systems to political disputes
Tuesday, 19 October, 2021

Leveraged loans
Leveraged loans: investors are as responsible for CLO splurge as buyout groups Premium content
A bumpy shift to a world with higher interest rates would leave many companies struggling
Tuesday, 19 October, 2021

Investment Banking
Digital assets: investment analysts tackle solutions that lack problems Premium content
Banks are producing research on this new industry in response to demand and fear of missing out
Monday, 18 October, 2021

State Street Corp
State Street/asset management: strong results ease pressure to find a deal Premium content
Finding a partner could have some merit but could also be messy
Monday, 18 October, 2021

Climate change
Hydrogen/steel mills: greener fuel will come before the greener metal
Calculations of investment in tens of billions make carbon transition look daunting, but equivalent sums spawned modern industry
Monday, 18 October, 2021

Gambling industry
Playtech/Aristocrat: cards on the table for gambling tech deal Premium content
Sizeable premium on offer makes this deal a winner
Monday, 18 October, 2021

Mergers & Acquisitions
Mini-tenders/AstraZeneca: regulatory loophole creates trap for the unwary Premium content
Clearly, enough shareholders must accept lowball offers to make the effort worthwhile
Monday, 18 October, 2021

Bitcoin
Digital assets: bear market would be bitcoin’s acid test Premium content
Even if it becomes a footnote this flagship crypto would have shown that these funds can be widely held
Sunday, 17 October, 2021

Gig economy
Gig jobs: Lyfts to wages make it tougher for platforms to Deliveroo Premium content
Labour cost inflation and employment pressures will test business models of apps
Saturday, 16 October, 2021

Travel & leisure industry
Fitness/ClassPass: return of in-person workouts will boost fitness booking app Premium content
Sharing close confines in spin classes and yoga studios is back in vogue
Friday, 15 October, 2021

Goldman Sachs Group
Goldman Sachs: market still fails to give bank credit for its strategy Premium content
Valuation reflects a riskier earnings profile despite push into consumer banking and wealth management
Friday, 15 October, 2021

Hargreaves Lansdown PLC
Hargreaves Lansdown: making the most of a new generation of investors Premium content
Financial services group cannot afford to stint on technology investment
Friday, 15 October, 2021

Japanese business & finance
Japan hot springs: steamy mooted sale price underestimates pandemic damage Premium content
No canny investor wants to take a bath on this business
Friday, 15 October, 2021

Companies
Best of Lex: only disconnect to derail the world supply chain Premium content
TSMC | China electric cars | gas crisis | JPMorgan | KKR
Friday, 15 October, 2021

Legal services
City lawyers: pro bono scheme would do good for donors and beneficiaries Premium content
One idea would see lawyers at firms bidding for government contracts give 35 hours of free legal advice

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