Cigna says it is not seeking a deal with rival Humana
Cigna Group said it is not seeking a merger with rival health insurer Humana. Days after Donald Trump's re-election as US president, investors harboured hopes that any merger would face…
AstraZeneca raises its 2024 outlook
Drugmaker AstraZeneca raised its annual sales and profit forecast for the second time this year, helped by strong demand for its cancer and rare disease drugs, after third-quarter results beat…
Bayer shares fall to a 20-year low
Bayer said weak agricultural markets mean its profits are likely to fall further next year, triggering a sharp drop in the German company's shares and increasing pressure on its CEO…
Bitcoin breaks records and rises to $90,000
Bitcoin surged to the edge of $90,000 on Tuesday, buoyed by a wave of euphoria since Donald Trump's election as US president on expectations that his administration will be friendly…
Starlink gets Chad’s go-ahead to improve internet access
Chad said it has approved a licence for Elon Musk's Starlink satellite internet provider to improve access to internet services in the central African country. Starlink operates in several African…
EU asks Apple to end geo-blocking on services like the App Store
The EU has asked Apple to end geo-blocking, the practice of restricting content based on a user's geographic location, in services such as the App Store, Apple Arcade, Music, iTunes…
Norway’s Odegaard ruled out of Slovenia and Kazakhstan games
Norway will be without captain Martin Odegaard for their Nations League matches against Slovenia and Kazakhstan as the Arsenal midfielder needs time to be fit for the game after recovering…
Renault’s Alpine will use Mercedes engines from 2026
Renault's Alpine Formula One team will use Mercedes engines and gearboxes from the 2026 season. Alpine said in a statement that the power unit deal will run for the duration…
Rennes names Sampaoli as new coach
Stade Rennais named former Argentina and Chile coach Jorge Sampaoli as their new coach to replace Frenchman Julien Stephan on a contract until 2026. Rennes sacked Stephan on Thursday after…
UK regular pay grows at slowest pace in two years
UK wage growth excluding bonuses fell in the third quarter to its slowest level in more than two years, which could boost the Bank of England's confidence that inflationary pressures…
