Corporate Dispatch
Banca Generali eyes small acquisitions in Italy and Switzerland, CEO says
MILAN, Oct 9 (Reuters) - Italian private bank Banca Generali is open to considering acquisitions of small banks and family offices in…
DuckDuckGo CEO says Google’s billions got in the way of a deal with Apple
By Diane Bartz WASHINGTON, Oct 5 (Reuters) - The CEO of privacy-oriented search engine DuckDuckGo said its talks with Apple about a…
US ad revenue at Musk’s X declined each month since takeover -data
4 (Reuters) - Monthly U.S. ad revenue at social media platform X has declined at least 55% year-over-year each month since billionaire…
Microsoft looks to close Activision deal next week
Oct 6 (Reuters) - Microsoft is aiming to close its $69 billion deal for "Call of Duty" publisher Activision Blizzard on Oct.…
Apple considered switching to DuckDuckGo from Google for Safari
(Reuters) - Apple held talks with DuckDuckGo to replace Alphabet's Google as the default search engine for the private mode on Apple's…
Disney to offer discounts on children’s tickets at theme parks
(Reuters) - Walt Disney said it will offer discounts on ticket prices for children at its theme parks for a limited period…
Tesco calls for police to work with retailers as theft rises
LONDON, Oct 4 (Reuters) - Tesco, Britain's biggest supermarket, has experienced a higher level of theft this year and wants the police…
Revolut strikes share deal with SoftBank to remove barrier to UK licence – FT
3 (Reuters) - UK-based fintech company Revolut has agreed to simplify its ownership structure with investor SoftBank, removing one obstacle to win…
Meta’s Instagram, Facebook to charge EU users for ad-free service – sources
By Supantha Mukherjee and Jyoti Narayan (Reuters) - Meta Platforms is looking to introduce ad-free subscription plans for Instagram and Facebook users…
Microsoft’s Copilot As People’s Everyday AI Companion
Microsoft has introduced Copilot, an AI-powered companion designed to make technology more accessible, efficient, and intuitive for everyday users. Acting as a…
Qantas pilots plan 24-hour walkout in possible blow to energy firms
By Alasdair Pal SYDNEY, Sept 28 (Reuters) - Pilots at Network Aviation, a subsidiary of Qantas Airways, will go on strike on…
Ryanair to cancel flights due to Boeing delivery delays
Sept 28 (Reuters) - Ryanair on Thursday announced a number of cuts to its winter schedule due to delays in the delivery…