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More news - Latest news A lawyer representing the plaintiffs in a long-running dispute criticized Deutsche Bank on Friday for what he described as a “late and insufficient” deal proposal regarding its acquisition of Postbank, one of Germany’s leading retail banks, in the late 2000s. The controversy revolves around allegations that Deutsche Bank significantly undervalued Postbank during its acquisition, which has been under legal scrutiny since 2010. The case involves several hundred plaintiffs, including institutional and individual investors, with multiple lawsuits still pending. Jan Bayer, senior partner at law firm Bayer Krauss Hueber, told CNBC that Deutsche Bank proposed a…

Related media - Recent news As the election approaches, the Democratic Party faces a critical opportunity to capitalize on one of its biggest issues: reproductive rights. With Kamala Harris, known for her strong stance on this issue, leading the charge, the potential to mobilize voters on this front has never been greater. Still, Democrats appear not to have fully capitalized on this significant advantage. Donald Trump, whose Supreme Court appointments were instrumental in overturning Roe v. Wade, has surprisingly evaded much of the expected backlash this election cycle. He argues that reproductive rights will not be significantly impacted in his…

Related media - Recent news In a strong display of consumer resilience, July retail sales beat expectations, rising 1%, the Commerce Department reported. The gain, which was adjusted for seasonal variations but not for inflation, beat the modest 0.3% increase forecast by economists polled by Dow Jones. The adjustment followed a downward revision to June's figures, which showed a 0.2% decline from initially reported flat growth. Excluding auto-related sales, retail data still showed a positive trend, rising 0.4%, again beating the 0.1% forecast. The positive retail trade figures were complemented by encouraging developments in the employment sector. The week ended…