Its sales chart have marched steadily southwards for the last 18 months. With Volkswagen yet to find a suitable solution for its diesel emission scandal, its brand is taking a hit with models across the brand showing falling sales in… Read More ›
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QSR’s force McDonald to change its approach to the Asian market
This strategic change will be hugely beneficial for McDonald as it will be largely absolved of fluctuations in China’s turbulent economy but will come with assured yearly royalties. As per sources who are familiar with the matter at hand, McDonald’s… Read More ›
Largest U.S. coal producer files for bankruptcy
A significant dip in demand from China, along with falling prices have deeply affected its operations. The Obama administration’s climate change policies have only compounded its woes. Faced with a significant drop in coal prices, U.S. coal producer Peabody Energy… Read More ›
Panama’s Attorney General raids Mossack Fonseca’s office in Panama
The raid by the Panamanian police is supposedly looking for evidence of illegal activities by the law firm. Late on Tuesday, Panama’s Attorney General has raided the offices of Mossack Fonseca, a law firm, in search for evidence of illegal… Read More ›
Alcoa posts lower profits for first quarter of 2016
The company is set to split in the second half of this year. Alcoa Inc., a company which deals in metals, has reported a lower quarterly profit thanks to low commodity prices. Plant closures and disinvestments along with a strong… Read More ›
Hutchison ready to sell 30% of its capacity to soothe regulatory concerns
This M&A will be a litmus test for Margrethe Vestager, the European version of an antitrust commissioner. As per multiple sources familiar with the matter at hand, CK Hutchison Holdings has struck a network-sharing deal with Virgin Media and Sky… Read More ›
A vertical split is against shareholder’s interest – JPMorgan Chase & Co.
JPMorgan Chase & Co. has advised shareholders to vote against any proposal that proposes a splitting up of the bank, since an internal 2015 review had concluded that such a move would go against shareholder’s interest. JPMorgan Chase & Co… Read More ›
What it’s like to work at Duff and Phelps
Working for a big firm within the corporate finance world can sometimes be intimidating. But at Duff & Phelps, the premier global valuation and corporate finance advisor, the culture, ambiance and results they offer can be truly enjoyable for all… Read More ›
New redomiciling rules lay waste to Pfizer’s acquisition of Allergan
Companies will now have to re-work their tax strategies in order to optimize their U.S. tax profile. In what has been described as a major victory for President’s Obama’s drive to curb tax dodging moves made by corporates, Pfizer Inc’s… Read More ›
LIFT by Encore becomes Boeing sole supplier for seats
The contract covers the current 737 jets as well as the next generation MAX jumbo jets. In a development that has been termed by industry experts as boosting competition, Boeing Co has said it has finalized on a new aircraft… Read More ›