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Toys ‘R’ Us shuts its only two US stores

Bloomberg Toys “R” Us has once again disappeared from America’s retail landscape. The former industry titan recently closed its only two US stores, including a location in New Jersey, according to a spokeswoman. The outlets were opened in late 2019 by Tru Kids Inc, an entity that acquired the brand’s intellectual property during the retail giant’s 2018 liquidation. The new …

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HSBC CEO defends China policy under fire from UK lawmakers

Bloomberg HSBC Holdings Plc Chief Executive Officer Noel Quinn said the bank had no option but to close an exiled Hong Kong lawmaker’s account as he defended the lender against accusations it had become a tool of Chinese authorities. Facing questions from UK lawmakers, Quinn said HSBC’s decision was driven purely by the need to comply with local laws. “I’m …

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ICICI Bank Q3 net profit climbs 19% from a year earlier

Bloomberg ICICI Bank Ltd.’s third-quarter profit rise 19% from a year earlier, boosted by robust loan growth. Net income at India’s second-largest private lender rose to 49.39 billion rupees ($677 million) in the quarter ended December 31 from 41.5 billion rupees a year earlier, it said in a statement. That beat the average estimate of 42.4 billion rupees from 17 …

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