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U.S. ad market to grow 15% this year, helped by stimulus package: GroupM
By Sheila Dang (Reuters) - The U.S. advertising market is forecast to grow more quickly than previously expected as stimulus payments to Americans help jump-start the economy and small businesses spen...
Mar 29, 2021
Citigroup announces new investment banking unit in green push
(Reuters) - Citigroup Inc said it will consolidate three of its investment banking groups into one in a push for environmental sustainability, an area that has become critical for investors. The new u...
Mar 29, 2021
In Venezuela’s survival economy, local taxes become latest challenge for business
By Corina Pons and Mayela Armas CARACAS (Reuters) - Venezuelan mayors desperate for cash are levying hefty tax hikes and launching aggressive collection campaigns that have spurred complaints from bus...
Mar 29, 2021
Fed will not keep interest rates low for government’s benefit, Waller says
By Howard Schneider WASHINGTON (Reuters) - The Federal Reserve won't bend its interest rate or bond-buying policies to help finance the federal government's rising deficits, Christopher Waller said on...
Mar 29, 2021
Bolsonaro’s govt to replace key Banco do Brasil board members
SAO PAULO (Reuters) - The Brazilian government nominated three new board members at state-controlled lender Banco do Brasil, according to a Monday filing, after Andre Brandao quit as chief executive e...
Mar 29, 2021
Ackman stays mum on SPAC target but says a second SPAC may follow
BOSTON (Reuters) - Billionaire investor William Ackman told clients on Monday that he has nothing to report about an acquisition target for his first blank check company but that he will likely launch...
Mar 29, 2021
American Airlines readies more jets to meet rising demand
(Reuters) - American Airlines said on Monday it expects to fly most of its fleet in the coming months thanks to strong domestic and short-haul international bookings as COVID-19 infection rates and ho...
Mar 29, 2021
Spain’s 2020 budget deficit rises to nearly 11% of GDP
MADRID (Reuters) - Spain's budget deficit jumped to an 11-year high in 2020 after social spending rose and tax revenue fell because of restrictions imposed to curb the spread of COVID-19, but the gap ...
Mar 29, 2021
Chinese EV maker BYD profit up 162% in 2020
BEIJING (Reuters) - Chinese electric vehicle maker BYD Co Ltd,, which is backed by billionaire Warren Buffett, on Monday reported a 162% growth in 2020 net profit as it became a major mask maker amid ...
Mar 29, 2021
Brazil’s credit conditions improve in February ahead of COVID-19 spike
By Jamie McGeever BRASILIA (Reuters) - Credit conditions in Brazil improved in February, central bank figures showed on Monday, as a broad measure of consumer and business default ratios held steady a...
Mar 29, 2021
