Mining giant Anglo American on Friday rejected a takeover bid from rival BHP Group, saying the offer "significantly undervalues" the company and its prospects.
Barclays on Thursday reported first-quarter net income of £1.55 billion ($1.93 billion), beating expectations and returning the British lender to profit amid a major strategic overhaul.
Shares of French luxury group Kering sank more than 9% Wednesday after the company warned it expects a sharp downturn in first-half profits as demand for its Gucci brand continues to wane.
A German man was arrested for allegedly sharing information from the European Parliament with the China's secret service, the federal prosecutor’s office said.
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