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Exclusive: EU may become as hooked on China batteries as it was on Russian energy

Workers are seen at the production line of lithium-ion batteries for electric vehicles (EV) at a factory in Huzhou, Zhejiang province, China August 28, 2018. REUTERS/Stringer Acquire Licensing RightsMADRID, Sept 17 (Reuters) - The European Union could become as dependent on China for lithium-ion batteries and fuel cells by 2030 as it was on Russia for energy before the war in Ukraine unless it takes strong measures, a paper prepared for EU leaders said.The document, obtained by Reuters, will be the basis of discussions on Europe's economic security during a...
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Exclusive: Canadian pension funds explore $6 bln sale of renewables firm Cubico -sources

NEW YORK, Aug 10 (Reuters) - Two of Canada's biggest pension funds are exploring options including a sale of Cubico Sustainable Investments that could value the renewable energy firm at about $6 billion or more, including debt, according to people familiar with the matter.Montreal-based Public Sector Pension (PSP) Investment Board and the Ontario Teachers' Pension Plan (OTPP) are looking to appoint a financial advisor in the coming weeks, the sources said, adding the sale could take several months to complete.The sources, who requested anonymity as the matter is confidential, cautioned...
Banking

European shares post worst week in three months, Siemens Energy slumps

Siemens Energy weighs on German stocksGSK jumps on settling first Zantac cancer U.S. lawsuitEuro zone business growth stalls in June - flash PMISTOXX 600 off 0.3%, Germany's DAX down 1.0%June 23 (Reuters) - European shares dipped on Friday at the end of a central bank policy-packed week that reinforced views that interest rates could stay higher for longer, while shares of Siemens Energy plunged as it withdrew its annual profit outlook.The STOXX 600 (.STOXX) index closed 0.3% lower after data showed euro zone business growth stalled this month as the...
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