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Rory McIlroy says he's glad he was wrong about LIV, PGA Tour merger
NEWTOWN SQUARE, Pa. — For much of the past year, Rory McIlroy was the one saying a deal between the PGA Tour and LIV would be for the best. Sure, he changed his stance from time to time, but in early 2025, it was McIlroy hoping that golfing…
Incoming BHP CEO Will Consider 'Bolt-on' Acquisitions For Long-Term Growth
Brandon Craig, who will succeed Mike Henry as CEO of BHP on July 1, said one of his priorities once he takes the helm of the Australia-based mining giant will be to ensure it has options to grow well beyond 2035. 'That means increasing exploration…
Japan's Regional Bank Merger Wave to Create $74 Billion Lender
Two regional banks in central Japan are planning to integrate their operations, people familiar with the matter said, as a long-anticipated industry consolidation pick up pace. The deal between Aichi Financial Group Inc. and San ju San Financial…
Tencent Music gets conditional approval for acquisition of Ximalaya
Chinese online music platform giant Tencent Music Entertainment's (1698) proposed acquisition of audio platform Ximalaya for US$1.26 billion (HK$9.83 billion) has been conditionally approved by the Chinese regulator on Tuesday. SCROLL TO CONTINUE…
Corebridge CEO to Lead Combined Company Following Equitable Merger
Corebridge Financial Chief Executive Marc Costantini will serve as CEO of the combined company following the closing of Corebridge's merger with Equitable Holdings. Equitable's CEO Mark Pearson will serve as executive chair, its finance chief Robin…
Providence Equity Considers Acquisition of Gamma Communications
Providence Equity Partners is among suitors exploring an acquisition of Gamma Communications Plc, the London-listed telecommunication services company, people with knowledge of the matter said. The private equity firm has been working with advisers…
Tencent wins conditional antitrust approval for US$2.4b Ximalaya acquisition
Tencent Holdings has secured conditional approval to acquire online audio platform Ximalaya after a nearly year-long review by China's antitrust watchdog, a move set to expand the Shenzhen-based tech giant's footprint in China's digital content…
Apple's latest acquisition further confirms a new priority for the company
Apple values secrecy, so the majority of its acquisitions are never officially revealed by the company. But thanks to the latest European Union update, we now know about a previously undisclosed recent acquisition—and it further confirms a…
This Morning expert praises M&S coat that 'goes with everything
Trench coats have remained a timeless staple of spring fashion for years, perfect for practical layering for those warmer days without compromising on appearance. Recently, shoppers have been rushing to snap up one particular jacket after it…
Saudi Arabia's Shattered Hollywood Dreams: Will the Warner Bros. and Paramount Merger and a Shift in Strategy Help the Kingdom Rebound?
In 2018, Saudi Arabia removed its religious ban on cinema and revealed its intentions to transform itself from an oil-based economy into an entertainment powerhouse. The goal was to use the country's wealth to not only invest in media companies…
Yowza: Salem Media Goes Private in Major Acquisition
Big news from the Home Office, folks. Salem Media has secured its long-sought partner for its future in Christian and conservative political communication. A new deal with the Christian Community Foundation, dba WaterStone, will take Salem Media…
Paramount Defends Warner Bros. Merger In Letter To California AG
Paramount defended its proposed merger with Warner Bros. Discovery to California Attorney General Rob Bonta, who is considering an antitrust challenge to the transaction. In a letter to Bonta last week, Paramount's chief legal officer, Makan…
Emerald Holding: Final Thoughts After The Apollo Acquisition (NYSE:EEX)
Emerald Holding, Inc. is being acquired by Apollo Global for $5.03 per share, with Onex supporting the deal. EEX's organic growth stagnated post-pandemic, with revenue gains driven by acquisitions and LT debt/EBITDA above 4x. The transaction values…
You Can Now Buy H&M at Nordstrom
Last month, H&M launched a curated collection of its women's, men's, children's, and activewear lines on the Nordstrom website. I was curious about this choice and reached out to H&M to find out more. It's H&M's first time working with a U.S.
Paramount Says It's All in on Theatrical Distribution as It Aims to Stave off California Merger Challenge
Paramount is looking to convince California's top prosecutor that its megadeal to acquire Warner Bros. Discovery will be a boon for movie theaters. Theaters will be a core part of the combined company's plans to drive engagement on streaming…
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