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Uberâs drive for âsuper appâ status
Trading in the worldâs second-largest IPO of 2024 begins on Tuesday, but retail investors have given a lukewarm reception to Hyundai Motor Indiaâs listing. A coalition of oil-producing African countries is seeking $5bn to fund projects on the continent, and Boeingâs largest labour union will vote on Wednesday whether to end a costly strike. Uber has explored a possible bid for Expedia, in what would be the companyâs largest acquisition. Plus, Elon Musk pledges to pay $1mn per day to random registered voters who sign his petition.
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Boeing workers to vote on ending strike in critical week for plane maker
Uber explored takeover bid for Expedia
African countries seek $5bn for new fossil fuel project lender
Indian investors give short shrift to Asiaâs biggest IPO of 2024
Elon Musk criticised for offering $1mn prizes to voters who sign petition
The FT News Briefing is produced by Niamh Rowe, Fiona Symon, Sonja Hutson, Kasia Broussalian and Marc Filippino. Additional help from Breen Turner, Sam Giovinco, Peter Barber, Michael Lello, David da Silva and Gavin Kallmann. Our engineer is Joseph Salcedo. Topher Forhecz is the FTâs executive producer. The FTâs global head of audio is Cheryl Brumley. The showâs theme song is by Metaphor Music.
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