China has pulled back from an internet pipeline connecting Asia with Europe, activist investor Nelson Peltz has called off his fight against Disney, and Americans are expected to wager a record $16bn on Sunday’s Super Bowl. Plus, the FT’s Owen Walker talks about Credit Suisse’s worse-than-expected earnings report and the bank’s plan to save itself.
Mentioned in this podcast:
China pulls back from global subsea cable project amid US tensions
Nelson Peltz calls off Disney proxy fight
Credit Suisse slumps to biggest annual loss since financial crisis
US gamblers expected to bet record amounts on Superbowl
Sound Credit: Ad Age's Super Bowl Archive
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