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International Economics

Macron Taps 33-Year-Old to Lead France Out of Economic Wilderness

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After two months of a post-election stalemate, French president Emmanuel Macron appointed a government Saturday.

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International Economics

Paris Olympics Begin With Economic Promise and Peril

Hosting the Olympic games is supposed to be an economic boon for any city. Early metrics, however, show Paris might not be so lucky.

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International Economics

French Reject Far-Right as Leftist Coalition Nabs Shock Election Victory

After a coalition of socialists and greens won a shock upset in France’s parliamentary elections, markets still need time to digest.

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M&A

LVMH Clocks in With L’Epée 1839 Acquisition as CEO Takes Surprise Stake in Rival

LVMH Moët Hennessy Louis Vuitton acquired Spiza, the parent of high-end Swiss watchmaker L’Epée 1839, on Monday.

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International Economics

China Brings in Subsidies for Smartphones

On Friday, Beijing announced that a trade-in program that previously applied to big appliances and cars will now be widened to smartphones.

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Private Equity

Will Private Equity Fuel a Big Year for IPOs?

As the New Year rolls in, Wall Street is preparing for a slew of listing announcements from private equity-backed firms.

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Private Equity

All in the Franchise: Why Private Equity Loves the Business Model

It’s understandable if you failed to notice one meaty if unglamorous trend on Wall Street: Private equity’s love affair with franchising.

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