Elliott Management, Oncor’s largest creditor, has unveiled its bid of $18.5 billion topping Berkshire’s bid of $18.1 billion. The hedge fund has let it be known that it would support Berkshire’s or any third party’s bid, if they were to… Read More ›
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Stripe partners with Alipay and WeChat Pay to tap China’s e-commerce market
The deal allows Chinese consumers to make international payments through Stripe. In a significant development, Stripe a Silicon Valley startup, has partnered with China’s Alipay and WeChat, to enable digital payments for merchants using its platform globally. Now Stripe can… Read More ›
Apollo Global Management LLF acquires ClubCorp Holdings Inc for $1.1 billion
Apollo has been a prolific acquirer of golf courses. On Sunday, Apollo Global Management LLC announced it has agreed to acquire, ClubCorp Holdings Inc, one of the largest owners and operators of a private country and golf clubs in the… Read More ›
UK’s retail sector sees biggest jump in sales in 6 six years
The British economy seems a little confused if not undecided: while some retailers have reported a surge in their quarterly revenues some have warned of weaker profit outlooks. As per the results of a survey disclosed on Friday, in June… Read More ›
Cyberattacks take a toll on Mondelez’s second quarter revenues
The Cadbury’s owner has yet to assess the total damage caused by the cyberattacks. Mondelez International Inc, the second biggest confectionery company in the world, has stated that its second-quarter revenue growth would shrink by 3% due to the recent… Read More ›
Britain sets Brexit terms – wants frictionless trade
Does this amount to wanting to have the cake and eat it too? EU’s chief Brexit negotiator had earlier made it amply clear, once Britain leaves the bloc, frictionless trade is not possible. In the wake of the shock outcome… Read More ›
EU concludes FTA with Japan – subject to terms of final negotiations
The political agreement, hammered out on the eve of the G20 meet, is dripping with symbolism. On Thursday, in a significant development, the European Union and Japan agreed to a free trade agreement in contrast to U.S. President Donald… Read More ›
What Iran Can Hope to Gain From Total’s $4.8 Billion Investment
In order to develop its giant South Pars gas field, the largest natural gas field in the world, Iran has signed a $4.8 billion deal with a consortium led by French oil company Total. The deal marks a major milestone for… Read More ›
EU’s draft document indicates EU’s negotiations stance
The insightful draft document strategically reveals EU’s stance in order to place negotiation goal posts so as to groom, prepare and speed up upcoming negotiations. As per a draft paper based on which Brexit negotiations will begin, the EU will… Read More ›
BMW to decide location of its electric Mini plant by Sept 30
The uncertainty surrounding Britain, especially after the outcome of its June 8 snap elections, is taking a toll on the health of its economy. As per a board member for sales at BMW, the carmaker will take a decision as… Read More ›