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Saturday, June 13, 2026

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12:08 PMBloomberg Markets

Swarovski CEO's focus on "modern luxury" to return the 131-year-old company to profitability

Summary

Swarovski is overhauling its brand to position itself as modern luxury, using celebrity partnerships and entertainment franchises to broaden appeal. The company is aiming to return to profitability as it updates how it markets and packages its crystal products.

Why it matters

Profit recovery here depends less on product novelty and more on whether Swarovski can credibly command modern-luxury pricing in a crowded middle market.

1:10 AMBloomberg Markets

Geely to Shut Some Units, Focus on HK-Listed Arm, Chairman Says

Summary

Zhejiang Geely Holding Group plans to shut down or merge some entities as it streamlines its corporate structure. The group will concentrate more resources in its Hong Kong-listed arm to improve governance, according to Chairman Li Shufu.

Why it matters

A simpler structure can lower costs and improve governance, but it also forces strategic bets into fewer platforms and makes underperforming businesses harder to shield.

12:00 AMFinancial Times

Goldman and JPMorgan ease office working rules to counter World Cup disruption

Summary

Goldman Sachs and JPMorgan are allowing employees to request working from home on World Cup match days. The aim is to reduce commuting friction and congestion in host cities.

Why it matters

Once firms grant carve-outs to strict office rules, they reset leverage and expectations in the ongoing fight over how much in-person work is really required.

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