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A woman walks in front of SoftBank store in Ginza shopping district in Tokyo, Jan. 20, 2020. Japanese investor SoftBank Group reported Tuesday, Feb. 7, 2023 that it sank into a deep loss for the October-December quarter, slammed by the global plunge in technology shares.
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In this Wednesday, May 8, 2013 file photo a Ferrari logo is displayed on a wheel in the department Ferrari factory in Maranello, Italy. Luxury sports carmaker Ferrari has tapped Benedetto Vigna, an Italian executive at Europe’s largest semiconductor chipmaker, as its new CEO, the company announced Wednesday, June 9, 2021.
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Ferrari Taps Chip-Maker Executive as New CEO
Benedetto Vigna joins the company after Ferrari's announced its first fully electric supercar will be launched in 2025.
June 9, 2021
In this Sept. 18, 2018 file photo, the Ferrari Monza SP1 car is displayed in Maranello, Italy. Luxury sports carmaker Ferrari on Monday, May 4, 2020, significantly lowered full-year earnings guidance due to the COVID-19 pandemic, but acknowledged that the new outlook assumes a sharp recovery in the second half of the year.
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Ferrari Slashes 2020 Outlook
No workers have been furloughed and all have retained full pay during Italy’s shutdown of non-essential manufacturing.
May 4, 2020
In this Wednesday, May 8, 2013 file photo, a technician works at the Ferrari department factory in Maranello, Italy.
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Italy Shuts Most Factories
It took the drastic step to halt the virus.
March 26, 2020
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Virus Could Make Ferrari Shift Deliveries
The CEO is more concerned about Hong Kong.
February 5, 2020
In this Oct. 31, 2019, file photo, a Peugeot logo pictured on a car in Bayonne, southwestern France. Fiat Chrysler Automobiles and PSA Peugeot announced Wednesday, Dec. 18, 2019, that their boards signed a binding deal to merge the two automakers, creating the world’s fourth-largest auto company.
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Fiat Chrysler, Peugeot Sign Merger Deal
It will create the world’s fourth-largest automaker.
December 18, 2019
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Fiat Chrysler-PSA Deal Likely to Bring Fewer Brands
The two companies announced the merger Thursday that, if finalized, will create the world's fourth-largest auto company worth $50 billion.
November 1, 2019
In this Jan. 2, 2014 file photo, a Fiat logo pictured on a car in Milan, Italy. Italian-American carmaker Fiat Chrysler Automobiles on Wednesday, Oct. 30, 2019 confirmed that it is in talks with French rival PSA Peugeot, its second bid this year to reshape the global auto industry facing huge challenges with the transition to electric and autonomous vehicles.
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Fiat Chrysler, Peugeot to Merge
The new company would be worth $50 billion.
October 31, 2019
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FCA Confirms Talks with Peugeot
Fiat Chrysler has long been looking for a partner to help shoulder investments in the capital-heavy industry.
October 30, 2019
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Specialty Food Braces for Tariffs
The tariffs on $7.5B worth of European goods were approved by the WTO as compensation for illegal EU subsidies to plane maker Airbus.
October 17, 2019
Ferrari driver Charles Leclerc of Monaco steers his car during the first practice session of the Hungarian Formula One Grand Prix at the Hungaroring racetrack in Mogyorod, northeast of Budapest, Hungary, Friday, Aug. 2, 2019. The Hungarian Formula One Grand Prix takes place on Sunday.
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Ferrari to Unveil 3 New Models
Two will be unveiled at an event at its Maranello headquarters next month.
August 5, 2019
In this May 28, 2019, file photo, the Fiat Chrysler Automobiles logo appears above a post on the floor of the New York Stock Exchange. Japanese automaker Nissan wasn’t consulted about a proposed merger between its French alliance partner Renault and Fiat Chrysler and has little say over the issue. Partnering with a colossal Renault-Fiat Chrysler could help Nissan slash costs on shared components and research.
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Fiat Chrysler Withdraws Bid for Renault
The industry was stunned by the news that talks had collapsed suddenly overnight.
June 6, 2019
In this Feb. 14, 2019, file photo, this is the Fiat logo is mounted on a 2019 500 L on display at the 2019 Pittsburgh International Auto Show in Pittsburgh. Fiat Chrysler is proposing a merger with French carmaker Renault aimed at saving billions of dollars for both companies.
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Key Challenges Face Auto Merger
Questions persist, including where savings - and perhaps even job cuts - will come from.
May 29, 2019
This Thursday Feb. 12, 2015 file picture shows the logo of French car maker Renault seen in a press conference held in Paris. Fiat Chrysler on Monday May 27, 2019 proposed a merger with French carmaker Renault aimed at saving billions of dollars for both companies as the industry pivots to electric and autonomous vehicles.
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Fiat Proposes Renault Merger
Renault welcomed what it called a "friendly" offer.
May 28, 2019
A man piles felt hats inside Borsalino's hat factory, in Spinetta Marengo, near Alessandria, Italy, Thursday, Jan. 17, 2019. Borsalino's prized felt hats are handmade by 80 workers in its Piemonte factory, many who have worked there for decades, with original machinery that use hot water and steam to transform rabbit fur into highly prized felt, that is formed into clochards, dyed and molded by hand to create the latest styles.
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Fedora Maker Tries New Look
Once catering to the likes of Frank Sinatra and Humphrey Bogart, Italy's Borselino has a plan to appeal more to women and millennials.
February 18, 2019