The proposed deal marks the biggest ever takeover bid of a British company. The Financial Times has reported, without citing any sources, British Prime Minister Theresa May has asked top officials to review Kraft Heinz’s proposed takeover of Unilever Plc…. Read More ›
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SoftBank acquires Fortress for $3.3 billion
The acquisition of an alternative investment heavyweight such as Fortress assumes significance since it signifies a widening of SoftBank’s portfolio, which has typically catered to the technology and telecom sector. With the SoftBank Group Corp preparing to launch the world’s biggest… Read More ›
UK plans on removing a major hurdle facing self-driving vehicles
Britain’s transportation minister is set to make self-driving friendly insurance rules, a fact which could nurture the nascent industry which globally has been valued at $1.1 trillion by 2025. In what is likely to be a major strategic shift to… Read More ›
Toyota and Suzuki partnership could be a win-win deal for both carmakers
The partnership could provide both Toyota and Suzuki greater market penetration as well as export opportunities. In what is likely to be a significant moment in Japanese automotive history, Toyota Motor Corp and Suzuki Motor Corp have agreed to begin… Read More ›
Defense industry flourishing under Donald Trump
Despite Donald Trump’s posturing, the U.S. defence industry under Donald Trump is set to reach new heights. Shares of American defence companies have largely shrugged off President Donald Trump’s criticism over high costs, which incidentally are set to reach new… Read More ›
Britain’s “Hard Brexit” strategy could trigger independence of Scotland, Northern Ireland and the Republic of Ireland
Hammering out a swift trade deal with the U.S. promises to be the easy part, Brexit negotiations and dealing with its geopolitical fallout is likely to pose significant challenges to the United Kingdom. Britain’s Prime Minister, Theresa May has finally… Read More ›
TheCityUK pushes for partial access to EU’s single bloc market
EU leaders have repeatedly warned that the four freedoms of the 28 member nation bloc, Freedom of people, of goods, of services and capital, cannot be cherry picked. In a significant development, Britain’s famed finance industry has given up its… Read More ›
Floor & Decors to come out with a $1 billion IPO
The U.S. new housing and housing repairs sector has, of late, seen robust growth. According to sources familiar with the matter at hand, Floor & Decor Holdings Inc, a U.S. based tile and flooring retailer, is getting ready to launch… Read More ›
Ford expects increased costs in 2017, more profits in 2018
Increased costs due to factors, including those related to the outcome of the U.S. elections as well as those related to the challenges of self-driving cars are likely to push up Ford Motor’s costs in 2017. GM, however, has provided… Read More ›
Boeing set to trim workforce in 2017
It would not be surprising if Boeing’s management had gauged Donald Trump’s protective policies early on and had let it be known that it would be trimming its workforce. After all, during the campaign trail Trump had been very loud… Read More ›