Roche makes $5.7bn hostile bid for Illumina
The Swiss drugmaker targets US diagnostics group as part of efforts to develop presence in genetics and gene sequencing FT.com – European companies…
Positive outlook on Luxottica’s horizon
World’s largest eyewear manufacturer and retailer sees 10% rise in turnover to €6.22bn with strong sales even in its premium and luxury ranges FT.com – European companies…
IMF warns that Europe poses global recession threat – Reuters
Los Angeles Times IMF warns that Europe poses global recession threatReutersHowever, it warned that growth this year would come in about 2 percentage points lower if Europe let the crisis…
Europe Factors-Shares set to slip from near-six month high – Reuters
Kansas City Star Europe Factors-Shares set to slip from near-six month highReutersPARIS, Jan 24 (Reuters) – European stock index futures pointed to a lower open on Tuesday as stalled Greek…
Europe and US Tighten Vise of Sanctions on Iran – New York Times
New York Times Europe and US Tighten Vise of Sanctions on IranNew York TimesBRUSSELS — The European Union agreed Monday to impose a phased ban on oil purchases from Iran…
A hub for the new Dubliners
Despite Ireland’s brutal recession, the capital’s ‘Silicon Docks’ are a magnet for top tech companies and talent, writes Jamie Smyth FT.com – European companies…
Lagarde Says Europe Must Boost Firewall – Wall Street Journal
Wall Street Journal Lagarde Says Europe Must Boost FirewallWall Street JournalBy IAN TALLEY The global economy faces a depression-era collapse in demand if Europe doesn't quickly act to dramatically boost…
European Stocks Little Changed – Wall Street Journal
Bloomberg European Stocks Little ChangedWall Street JournalBy MICHELE MAATOUK LONDON—European stocks were little changed Monday, with investors reluctant to make any bold moves after the Greek government failed to reach…
Europe Gives Euro Doomsayers Pause Ahead of Davos Meeting – Bloomberg
Bloomberg Europe Gives Euro Doomsayers Pause Ahead of Davos MeetingBloombergPlay Video Play Video Enlarge image Europe Heads to Davos Surprising Doomsayers Europe Heads to Davos Surprising Doomsayers Scott Eells/Bloomberg A…
EU plans raise home foreclosure risk
Directive declares all EU loans must be treated as if in default when 90 days in arrears, while UK tradition is for 180 days FT.com – European companies…
