Disney Shareholders Stand Firm Against Nelson Peltz’s Board Nominees
Disney Shareholders Reject Activist Investor’s Board Nominees
Disney shareholders recently voted against board nominees supported by activist investor Nelson Peltz, concluding a contentious proxy battle that revolved around the company’s response to the evolving streaming landscape.
A majority of shareholders backed a 12-person slate of board nominees proposed by Disney during its annual shareholder meeting. Trian Partners, led by Peltz, had used its significant stake in Disney to launch a high-profile campaign criticizing the company’s growth strategy and advocating for a successor to current CEO Bob Iger.
At a recent investor conference, Iger highlighted Disney’s strong stock performance and dismissed Peltz’s efforts
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Disney Shareholders Stand Firm Against Nelson Peltz’s Board Nominees
SJC gold exceeded the mark of 81 million VND per tael
– SJC gold exceeded the mark of 81 million VND per tael
Spot gold price on Kitco is at 2,260 USD/ounce. According to conversion, SJC gold bar price is 12.5 million VND/tael higher than the world’s, gold ring price is 2.1 million VND/tael higher than the world’s.
On the afternoon of April 2, the selling price of gold bars exceeded the mark of 81 million VND after increasing by 200,000 VND. On the buying side, the selling price increased sharply by 700,000 VND on April 2.
Accordingly, at 3:00 p.m. on April 2, Saigon Jewelry Company listed the price of SJC gold bars at 79.3 – 81.3 million VND/tael.
At the same time, PNJ listed gold bar prices at 79.1 – 81.2 million VND/tael, an increase of 800,000 VND for buying and 400,000 VND for selling. Gold bar price at DOJI was at 78.6 – 81.1 million VND/tael, up 300,000 VND compared to the end of the previous session.
SJC 99.99 ring 1 tael, 2 tael, 5 tael today increased slightly, trading at 69.7 – 70.9 million VND/tael, an increase of 150,000 VND on the buying side and an
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Atlântico Europe appoints new CEO and prepares sale to Well Link Group
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Diogo Cunha, who was the executive president of Banco Atlântico Europa for ten years, leaves the position to Nuno Vaz, who is the new CEO for the 2023 to 2026 term. The new administration appointed in March is already a reflection of the ongoing sale of the bank from Angolan to Chinese capital from the Well Link Group.
The Bank of Portugal is about to approve the sale of Banco Atlântico Europa to the group based in Hong Kong, as part of a new process that was sent after the previous authorization expired. In anticipation of the sale to Well Link Group, the bank begins a new cycle of executive leadership.
Diogo Cunha, who was the executive president of Banco Atlântico Europa for ten years, leaves the position to Nuno Vaz, who is the new CEO for the 2023 to 2026 term. The new administration appointed in March is already a reflection of the ongoing sale of the bank from Angolan to Chin
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Atlântico Europe appoints new CEO and prepares sale to Well Link Group
Fuel prices to scrutinize
A time limit without delay. Conducive to hesitation. On May 19, 2023, at the end of the mission of the fourth review of the Extended Credit Facility (ECF), Frédéric Lambert, at the head of the emissaries of the International Monetary Fund (IMF), made a multifaceted statement. With extracts on Jirama and fuel prices, which have become the Gordian knot of the economy’s difficulties to flourish further.
He mentioned that “the recovery of the Jirama electricity and water company remains a priority to reduce its cost for the state budget and improve the servic
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Apple is considering producing personal robots
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Apple is considering producing personal robots
Apple is looking to diversify its products through the home robotics sector, as it is currently studying designs for autonomous robots for private individuals, according to an article published by Bloomberg on Wednesday, after the company abandoned the idea of producing a car.
Engineers at the iPhone maker are working on a mobile robot that can follow users around their homes, anonymous sources reported to the news agency.
The agency added that engineers are also trying to create “an advanced desktop-mounted device that can move a screen,” but this project “has been added and removed from the company’s road map over the years.”
Apple gained its position in homes and institutions first thanks to the computers it produces, then thanks to the “iPod” and “iPhone” devices, which largely dominate the smartphone market in the United States.
Its tablets, smart watches and headphones have also achieved widespread success, especially among consumers who already own one of its products.
But the corporate giant has not released any new flagship devices after the Apple Watch. As for the mixed reality helmet (virtual and augmented), “Apple Vision Pro”, presented this year, comes after its competitors and is currently aimed at a professional audience.
Production of electric cars
Earlier this year, Apple abandoned its ambitions to
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Analysis of Thai Commercial Banks: Combined Net Profit Expected to Reach 49.8 Billion Baht in 1Q24
#Currently on stocks – CGS International Securities Analysis Department (Thailand) or CGSI noted in the analysis The 7 Thai commercial banks studied are expected to make a combined net profit. 49.8 billion baht (-1% yoy, +17% qoq) in 1Q24
It is believed that profit will decrease yoy because the loan loss reserve rate is higher than the same period last year. But this will be partially offset by an increase in the interest rate spread (NIM), while profit will grow qoq because operating costs increased seasonally in the 4th quarter, which should cause the cost-to-income ratio to decreased From 49% in 4Q23 to 45.7% in 1Q24.
In addition, the banking group is expected to have an NPL ratio of around 3.61% in 1Q24 or an increase of 3.59% in 4Q2023, but still lower than 3.68% in 1Q2023 and the highest record in the last three years came to 4.2% in 3Q21 (due to the outbreak of COVID-19)
Analysis section The Thai bank group is expected to have total loans growing 0.5% yoy but declining 0.1% qoq in 1Q 24. Banks are likely to continue to approve loans for SME c
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Analysis of Thai Commercial Banks: Combined Net Profit Expected to Reach 49.8 Billion Baht in 1Q24
Expert Stefanie Babst calls for negotiations on Ukraine’s accession to NATO
With Sweden’s accession in March 2024 and Finland’s accession in April 2023, NATO currently has a total of 32 members.
Belgium, Denmark, France, Great Britain, Iceland, Italy, Can
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Expert Stefanie Babst calls for negotiations on Ukraine’s accession to NATO
Salaries raised for fast food workers in California
Los workers of fast food restaurants in California yesterday they celebrated the increase in minimum wage from 16 to 20 dollars per hour, despite the fact that specialists warn that prices will also rise in that already expensive state in the American West.
These employees of enormous franchises who flip burgers and stuff burritos day and night are now guaranteed one of the highest base salaries in the US.
“It will help me breathe a little easier when it comes to paying rent and even buying food,” said Angélica Hernández, who works in a McDonald’s of the Angels.
“In the 19 years I’ve been working in this industry (…) maybe 25 cents was the most we would have in a year if we were ‘good workers,’ so this is a huge in
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Success or economic failure? – View Info
– 2024-04-04 08:36:58
/ world today news/ The Russian economy after entering the new reality of confrontation with the West since 2014.
What has been achieved in 8 years? Have we been able to adapt to the sanctions? How close are we to total economic war in 2022 and the severing of all ties?
For 8 years (from 2013 to 2021 inclusive), the Russian economy grew by 8%. It was a rather difficult 8 years with very painful restructuring, where the dynamics of the sectors of the economy were multidirectional.
If we combine the following sectors of the Russian economy:
– Provision of electricity, gas and steam – for 8 years, the contribution to the dynamics of the gross added value of the entire Russian economy amounted to 0.06 percentage points.
– Water supply; waste water, organization of garbage collection and disposal – contribution 0.05 p.p.
– Construction – decrease by 0.05 p.p.
– Wholesale and retail; motor vehicle repair – a noticeable decrease of 0.35 pp, where retail trade is at minus 0.56 pp.
– Transportation and storage – positive contribution of 0.12 p.p.
– Activity of hotels and public catering establishments – disposition with 0.03 p.p.
– Administrative activities and related additional services – 0.20 p.p.
– Education – almost zero contribution with 0.02 p.p.
– Activities in the field of health care and social services – the formation of 0.14 p.p. of the all-Russian gross added value for 8 years.
– Activities in the field of culture, sports, free time and entertainment – contribut
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Success or economic failure? – View Info – 2024-04-04 08:36:58
Gold Surges to New Record High as Fed Signals Interest Rate Cuts
Gold Reaches New Record High as Fed Chair Signals Potential Interest Rate Cuts
Gold prices continue to soar, reaching yet another record high as the Federal Reserve Chair, Jerome Powell, indicated the possibility of lowering interest rates in the near future. Powell stated that it would likely be appropriate to begin the process of cutting rates “at some point this year.” Despite recent inflation figures showing higher than expected numbers, Powell reassured that this would not significantly impact the overall economic landscape.
Powell’s remarks came during a speech at Stanford University in California, where he highlighted the Fed’s stance of adopting a wait-and-see approach before implementing any rate cuts. Lower interest rates tend to have a positive effect on gold prices since the precious metal does not yield any interest. This announcement led to a 0.9% increase in gold prices, reaching a new all-time high of $2,301.21 per ounce.
Bart Melek, the global head of commodity strate
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Gold Surges to New Record High as Fed Signals Interest Rate Cuts