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Casper Sleep is closing down all of its European operations while laying off around “21 per cent of its corporate workforce globally” as it continues to struggle after its IPO.

Casper lays off 21% of workforce as it shuts all European operations

April 23, 2020

Casper Sleep is closing down all of its European operations while laying off around “21 per cent of its corporate workforce globally” as it continues to struggle after its IPO.…

Casper shares finish 13% up on first day of trading despite troublesome IPO

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Casper Initial Public Offering IPO New York Stock Exchange

February 7, 2020

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Casper has seen its shares rise nearly 13 per cent during its first day of trading despite a troubled IPO which valued it well below expectations. The online mattress retailer…

Alibaba’s delivery arm has returned to pre-coronavirus staffing levels as China’s largest retailers begin to rebuild their operations after months of disruption.

Alibaba sets final offer price ahead of £8.7bn listing set to revive Hong Kong’s financial sector

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Alibaba IPO Listing Nasdaq New York Stock Exchange Stock Exchange of Hong Kong

November 21, 2019

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Alibaba announced its final offer price of HK$176 (£17.39) per share ahead of its landmark listing on the Stock Exchange of Hong Kong (SEHK) next week, set to be the…

Alibaba has sacked the head of its livestreaming platform Taobao Live for breaking internal rules by accepting money and securing his girlfriend a job at the company.

Alibaba IPO shrinks cash pool in Hong Kong

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Alibaba Hong Kong Hong Kong stock exchange Initial Public Offering IPO Jack Ma offering Retail Shares tech

November 15, 2019

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Alibaba Group’s impending initial public offering is shrinking cash levels in Hong Kong. The city has spent the past months contending with political protests, with Alibaba’s proposed $13.4 billion (£10.5…

Singles Day grew at its lowest rate since it started this year at just 26 per cent, suggesting that its dominance could have reached its peak.

Alibaba eyes November for $15bn Hong Kong IPO

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Alibaba China Float flotation Hong Kong IPO Listing New York Stock Exchange

November 1, 2019

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Alibaba Group is believed to be considering a listing in Hong Kong as early as November, according to a new report from Reuters. The e-commerce giant, which is the world’s…

Klarna has posted its first annual loss in its 15-year history despite revenues jumping by almost a third.

Klarna valued at $5.5bn as it becomes largest fintech startup in Europe

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Funding IPO Klarna Stock Market

August 7, 2019

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Klarna is now worth $5.5 billion making it Europe’s largest private fintech startup as it eyes a possible stock market float. A recent funding round, led by Dragoneer Investment Group,…

Alibaba has demoted its ecommerce chief Jiang Fan, once regarded as a favourite to become chief executive, following reports of “improper behaviour”.

Alibaba files for Hong Kong listing that could raise $20bn

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Alibaba Float Hong Kong IPO New York Stock Exchange

June 13, 2019

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Alibaba has filed for a $20 billion (£15.75 billion) listing in Hong Kong marking the largest global follow-on share release in the last seven years. The Chinese ecommerce giant, which…

Alibaba is being praised by Chinese gay communities after releasing an advert featuring same sex couples in spite of government dissuasion and censorship.

Alibaba to raise $20 billion in 2nd public listing

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Alibaba Hong Kong Initial Public Offering IPO New York Stock Exchange

May 28, 2019

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Alibaba is considering launching a second public listing, hoping to raise tens of billions of dollars allowing it to continue to invest in technology. Sources familiar with the matter informed…

“Amazon of Africa” Jumia poised for $200m IPO

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Africa Amazon ecommerce IPO Jumia Uber

April 11, 2019

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The “Amazon of Africa” has delayed its initial public offering (IPO) onto the New York Stock Exchange by a day, but will still go public this week. Jumia Technologies, the…

Pinterest announces plans to go public

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Initial Public Offering IPO New York Stock Exchange Pinterest

March 25, 2019

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Pinterest has announced plans to launch an initial public offering (IPO) on the New York Stock Exchange, marking the latest social media company to go public. The picture sharing platform…

Contactless, Cash and Coronavirus: Will COVID-19 wipe out cash in the UK?

02/07/2020 11:16 AM

When was the last time you used cash? The most likely answer, according to numerous studies, is not since before the start of the pandemic. In October, months before COVID-19…

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Casper lays off 21% of workforce as it shuts all European operations

Casper shares finish 13% up on first day of trading despite troublesome IPO

Alibaba sets final offer price ahead of £8.7bn listing set to revive Hong Kong’s financial sector

Alibaba IPO shrinks cash pool in Hong Kong

Alibaba eyes November for $15bn Hong Kong IPO

Klarna valued at $5.5bn as it becomes largest fintech startup in Europe

Alibaba files for Hong Kong listing that could raise $20bn

Alibaba to raise $20 billion in 2nd public listing

“Amazon of Africa” Jumia poised for $200m IPO

Pinterest announces plans to go public

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