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CDP and CRA's opposing stances on imperial family bills cloud prospect for merger
The Constitutional Democratic Party of Japan (CDP), the largest opposition party in the Upper House, is set to vote against a package of bills on the imperial family — in contrast with the position of the Centrist Reform Alliance (CRA) in…
Future Fund and friends hit home stretch in Ausgrid's $3b meters sale
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Can merger revive Korea's regional banks?
An activist fund's proposal to merge BNK Financial Group and JB Financial Group has reignited debate over whether consolidation is needed to secure the long-term sustainability of Korea's regional banks, industry officials said Wednesday. The…
B&M European Value Retail slips Wednesday, underperforms market
Shares of B&M European Value Retail S.A. BME dropped 5.39% to £1.93 Wednesday, on what proved to be an all-around poor trading session for the stock market, with the FTSE 100 Index UKX falling 0.13% to 10,515.92. B&M European Value Retail…
Regional Banks, Wealth Management Lead Financial Services M&A
Smaller deals involving regional banks and wealth managers are driving acquisitions in the financial services industry, according to a clutch of industry watchers. The deals reflect a broader shift away from mega-transactions and towards…
Paramount-WBD Merger Lawsuit: What Happens Next?
If you want an early indication of the strength of a dozen states' effort to stop Paramount ‘s proposed acquisition of Warner Bros Discovery, it will come soon. That's because California Attorney General Rob Bonta and 11 of his colleagues…
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Post-Imperial Blue acquisition, pure malts are Tilaknagar's next big bet
While mature alcohol markets across the world are slowing, India continues to stand out as one of the industry's biggest growth engines. According to the global drinks research firm IWSR, the country's alcoholic beverages market is expected to grow…
FCC Chair Carr says California could drop lawsuit against Paramount, Warner Bros. merger if CNN is spun off
Federal Communications Commission (FCC) Chair Brendan Carr said Wednesday California could drop its joint lawsuit against Paramount Skydance's acquisition of Warner Bros. Discovery if CNN was spun off to be its own media entity. “There was a…
bankESB parent to expand into New Hampshire with new acquisition
EASTHAMPTON — The Easthampton-based parent company of bankESB is getting bigger, acquiring New Hampshire-based Primary Bank in a deal that expands its footprint into a third state. The acquisition comes just months after bankESB announced a…
SiTime (SITM) Finalizes Acquisition of Renesas Timing Business to Accelerate Growth
SiTime Corporation (NASDAQ: SITM) is one of the best performing semiconductor stocks to invest in. On July 1, SiTime finalized its acquisition of Renesas' timing business, a move designed to establish the company as the premier provider of…
AST SpaceMobile Delays Service Launch To 2027, Eyes 'Acquisitions
AST SpaceMobile, a rival to SpaceX's Starlink Mobile, is delaying the timing of its satellite-to-phone service to 2027, missing the company's late-2026 target. The Texas-based startup mentioned the delay in a stock exchange filing on Wednesday…
Viper Energy (VNOM) Completes Riverbend Oil and Gas IX Acquisition
Viper Energy Inc. (NASDAQ: VNOM) is one of the 10 oversold NASDAQ stocks to invest in right now. On July 1, Viper Energy Inc. (NASDAQ:VNOM) announced that it had concluded the acquisition of Riverbend Oil and Gas IX. Viper paid roughly $337 million…
Parents are rushing to M&S to buy item that 'kids love in packed lunches
Marks and Spencer shoppers are keen to get their hands on a “top-tasting” product that's ideal for children's packed lunches, as well as summer picnics and light meals for all ages. As record-breaking temperatures continue to batter…
A1(M) set for new Welcome Break A1(M) services despite residents' fears
Controversial plans to build motorway services on the A1(M) are set to be greenlit next week following more than two decades of legal disputes. Planning officers at North Yorkshire Council are recommending the green light for the reserved matters…
Writers Guild of America seeks to block Paramount's buyout of Warner in latest merger challenge
NEW YORK -- The Writers Guild of America became the latest group to challenge Paramount's $81 billion acquisition of Warner Bros. Discovery on Tuesday, filing a lawsuit that seeks to block the merger on the grounds it would cause “specific…
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