Citigroup Concerned About Its Business Future In Ukraine Business, Says CEO

Citigroup’s activities in Ukraine are uncertain for the time being, and the company is apprehensive about a cyber assault by Russia, according to Chief Executive Jane Fraser in an interview with CNBC. According to Fraser, the bank has assisted some of its 200 employees in Ukraine in leaving the country following Russia’s incursion. Those who…

Kroger Optimistic Of 2022 Business Due To Strong Grocery Demand And Online Deliveries

On Thursday, Kroger Co raised its yearly same-store sales and profit forecasts, citing strong demand for its pick-up and delivery services as well as continued home-cooking trends as reasons. In premarket trade, shares of the Ohio-based supermarket climbed almost 6% after the company’s quarterly earnings above expectations. Despite the reopening of restaurants and bars, Americans…

Rivian Hike Prices For Its Evs By 20% Causing Consumer Ire And Taunt From Elon Musk

The United States based electric car startup Rivian Automotive Inc announced that it had raised the selling pricing of its vehicles by around 20 per cent owing to inflationary pressures and higher component costs, angering some consumers. Rivian’s “negative gross margin will be staggering” and it is “near impossible” for other companies to make affordable…

Toyota Has Halted All Plant Activities In Japan Following A Suspected Cyber Assault

Japan’s Toyota Motor Corp  said that it will cease Japan plant operations, resulting in a loss of around 13,000 vehicles of output, after a supplier of plastic parts and electrical components was targeted by a suspected cyber assault. There was no early word on who was behind the suspected attack or the purpose. The bombing came…

Despite Market Turbulence, GSK Reiterates Its Intention To Float Its Consumer Division In July

GSK confirmed its plans to offer its consumer healthcare company on the public market in July on Monday, despite market worries and after rejecting overtures from Unilever. GSK said in a statement that the new company, Haleon, which is the world’s largest consumer health business, will pay an initial dividend at the lower end of…

Germany Will Accelerate Measures To Reduce Dependence On Russian Gas

Germany will follow through on plans to develop two LNG terminals and increase natural gas reserves to reduce its reliance on Russian gas following Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, according to Chancellor Olaf Scholz. “We will do more to ensure secure energy supply for our country,” he told lawmakers in a special Bundestag session called to…

Chelsea ‘Stewardship’ Handed Over By Owner Roman Abramovich To Club’s Charity Trust After Russia Invasion Of Ukraine

Following Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, Roman Abramovich has given Chelsea’s charity foundation “stewardship and care.” However, Abramovich will remain Chelsea’s owner, and the Russian billionaire, who has invested over £1 billion in the Stamford Bridge club since 2003, will not require the club to return the loans he owes him, ensuring the club’s long-term viability.…

Social Media Access Restricted In Russia Since Ukraine Invasion

The Russian government has imposed restrictions on the use of twitter in some parts of the country, the micro-blogging company has confirmed. “We’re aware that Twitter is being restricted for some people in Russia and are working to keep our services safe and accessible”, the company said in a statement. Following a spat over “censorship,”…