HSBC eyes bumper dividend from $10 bln sale of Canada unit to RBC

HSBC eyes bumper dividend from $10 bln sale of Canada unit to RBC

Deal comes amid pressure from Chinese shareholder Analysts hail ‘sensitive’ transaction Bank could return deal proceeds to shareholders LONDON/TORONTO/NEW YORK, Nov 29 (Reuters) – HSBC (HSBA.L) has agreed to sell its business in Canada to Royal Bank of Canada (RY.TO) for C$13.5 billion ($10 billion) in cash, paving the way for a potential bumper payout … Read more

CVS, Walmart, Walgreens agree to pay $13.8 bln to settle US opioid claims

CVS, Walmart, Walgreens agree to pay $13.8 bln to settle US opioid claims

Nov 2 (Reuters) – CVS Health Corp (CVS.N), Walgreens Boots Alliance Inc (WBA.O) and Walmart Inc (WMT.N) have agreed to pay about $13.8 billion to resolve thousands of US state, local and tribal government lawsuits accusing the pharmacy chains of mishandling opioid painkillers. CVS said Wednesday it had agreed to pay about $5 billion over … Read more

China’s Alibaba strives to keep New York listing amid audit dispute

China's Alibaba strives to keep New York listing amid audit dispute

The logo for Alibaba Group is seen on the trading floor at the New York Stock Exchange in Manhattan, New York City, US, Aug. 3, 2021. REUTERS/Andrew Kelly/File Photo Register now for FREE unlimited access to Reuters.com Register Aug 1 (Reuters) – Alibaba Group Holding Ltd (9988.HK) on Monday said it would work to maintain … Read more

China’s Alibaba to apply for dual primary listing in Hong Kong

China's Alibaba to apply for dual primary listing in Hong Kong

A man walks past the Alibaba Group office building in Beijing, China August 9, 2021. REUTERS/Tingshu Wang Register now for FREE unlimited access to Reuters.com Register Expects to add HK primary listing by end-2022, keep NYSE listing Hong Kong shares jump 5%; move will diversify investor base -CEO Seen boosting mainland China investor access to … Read more