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Armani's will lays path to potential buyout by rival
Armani's will lays path to potential buyout by rival
by  AFP

Fashion legend Giorgio Armani asked in his will made public Friday for a major luxury group to take a stake in his company, citing LVMH, EssilorLuxottica or L'Oreal as potential buyers. He named French luxury giant LVMH, cosmetics group L'Oreal and eyewear firm EssilorLuxottica as his preferred buyers, although another of similar stature would also be acceptable.

Russian central bank cuts interest rate as economy slows
Russian central bank cuts interest rate as economy slows
by  AFP

Russia's central bank on Friday cut its key interest rate, but warned inflation was still too high, amid growing concerns over an economic slowdown amid the Ukraine offensive. The bank is now gradually trimming interest rates from a two-decade high of 21 percent.

Board of Spain's Sabadell bank rejects BBVA takeover bid
Board of Spain's Sabadell bank rejects BBVA takeover bid
by  AFP

Spanish bank Sabadell on Friday said its board had rejected larger national rival BBVA's hostile takeover bid and urged shareholders to shun it as the clock ticked down on their final decision. Believing the takeover "destroys value for Banco Sabadell shareholders", the board "unanimously rejects the offer and therefore considers that the best option for shareholders... is not to accept it".

UK economy stalls in July
UK economy stalls in July
by  AFP

Britain's economy stagnated in July, official data showed Friday, dealing another blow to the Labour government at the end of a turbulent week for Prime Minister Keir Starmer.

US tariffs deal stokes 'monster' pick-up fears in Europe
US tariffs deal stokes 'monster' pick-up fears in Europe
by  AFP

Considered powerful, heavy-duty vehicles by their fans and dangerous gas-guzzling "monsters" by detractors -- could large pick-up trucks, long a staple on US roads, be about to roam in greater numbers across Europe?