The move will place it in direct competition with Berkshire Hathaway Inc and Blackstone Group. As per a source familiar with the matter at hand, BlackRock Inc, the world’s largest asset manager, plans on raising around $10 billion as part… Read More ›
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Wal-Mart exploring a major sale of its Brazilian operations: sources
Having incurred operating losses over several years in a row, Wal-Mart is looking to cash out but still maintain a foothold in Brazil. As per two sources with direct knowledge of the matter at hand, Wal-Mart Stores Inc is holding… Read More ›
Boeing had financed Britain’s Monarch Airlines in 2016: Financial Times
The funds were channeled through Monarch’s offshore holding company, Petrol Jersey in several tranches. On Monday, as per a report by the Financial Times, Boeing Co had sunk in $130 million (100 million pounds) into Britain’s now collapsed Monarch Airlines…. Read More ›
Sycamore Partners in advanced talks to acquire Staples in a deal potentially worth $6 billion
If the deal were to go through, Staples would most likely change its business model – from directly serving customers it would now cater to companies. According to sources familiar with the matter at hand, Sycamore Partners, a private equity… Read More ›
Hedge funds and non-public private funds pour in money into U.S. shale
Technological advancements in shale oil have made it possible to significantly slash sunken costs. This is primarily the reason why investors are pouring in funds in the U.S. shale sector knowing that even if it were to hit $40 a… Read More ›
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 ›
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 ›