May’s Brexi deal faces strong headwinds in parliament. Today’s vote will not only decide her May’s career but also chart Britain’s economic and geo-political future in the days to come. On Tuesday, in a historic vote in the British parliament… Read More ›
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Inditex reports $2.7 billion in net profits, records 4% growth in third quarter
Inditex is the world’s biggest clothing retailer. Its strategic decision to not provide discounts from September, unlike its peers, have contributed to its continued growth. Inditex, the world’s biggest clothing retailer, has reported a net profit of $2.7 billion (2.4… Read More ›
Mattress Firm Inc emerges from bankruptcy within 2 months of filing for Chapter 11 protection
The firm’s strategic decision to voluntarily file an early protection from bankruptcy in October 2018, gave it some much needed breathing room. On Thursday, Steinhoff International stated its Mattress Firm Inc unit, the largest mattress retailer in the United States,… Read More ›
Comcast’s $40 billion acquisition of Sky sends Sky’s share shooting up
With Comcast’s bid winning the auction, a rare event, the U.S. Cable-TV giant now enjoys the spoils of owning Europe’s biggest pay-TV group. Early trade on Monday saw shares of Sky jump by 9% to 17.22, slightly below the 17.28… Read More ›
Japan’s Daikin to expand into Africa, eyes sales upwards of $812.71 million from Africa and Middle East
Having emerged as a top player in the fiercely price sensitive Indian market, Daikin the world’s biggest manufacturer of air conditioning equipment maker is one of the few Japanese companies that can compete head to head with the Chinese. The… Read More ›
Noble’s chairman and founder Richard Elman steps away from joining new board
Noble’s survival depends on the passing of the restructuring plans, on which the board is set to vote on August 27. On Monday, bellicose commodity trader Noble Group Ltd disclosed, Richard Elman, who is its chairman and also its founder,… Read More ›
Heineken NV and China Resources Beer Co Ltd enter into a $3.1 billion deal
Both companies are conducting their due diligence and aim to close the deal, subject to regulatory approval, by the end of this year. 1864 founded Dutch brewing giant Heineken NV has struck a $3.1 billion deal with China Resources Beer… Read More ›
Berenberg slashes Telecom Italia’s price target
The price cut comes midst political headwinds and issues stemming from new competition and corporate governance. With Berenberg cut its price target on Telecom Italia (TIM), citing headwinds stemming from governance issues and new competition, TIM’s share prices fell more… Read More ›
SoftBank’s Vision Fund’s venture in Saudi Arabia to create world’s biggest solar producing company
Although Saudi Arabia is one of the world’s sunniest countries, its solar power footprint is minuscule. This project, to a big extent, diversifies it economy, greenifies and balances its power generation industry which traditionally has been largely oil-fired power. As… Read More ›
Clariant’s $20 billion merger with Huntsman Corp in doubt after White Tale becomes Clariant’s biggest shareholder.
As per White Tale the merger between the two Swiss chemical makers did not make sense since it does not bring about value to shareholders. Of the $400 million cost savings that are targeted through the merger, Clariant alone could… Read More ›