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Paramount seeks bond to cover losses from blocked merger
Paramount previously agreed to delay the merger until June 2027, so that the case can go to trial. The Hollywood studio initially wanted to close its $111 billion acquisition of Warner Bros. by Sept. 30 in order to avoid paying $7 million in…
M&S customers issued urgent caution - 'stop using immediately
Customers have been urged to stop using a popular product from Marks and Spencer. A product recall notice has been issued by the high street retailer as an injury risk was found. The Office for Product Safety and Standards (OPSS) has also issued a…
M+ at Night returns with hip hop, Cantopop and winter whimsy
M+ at Night is making its return this autumn, opening the doors of the West Kowloon museum after hours for three evenings of music, dance, storytelling and hands-on encounters with contemporary visual culture. SCROLL TO CONTINUE WITH CONTENT Taking…
Woori Financial Group to launch mega life insurer through Tongyang, ABL merger
Woori Financial Group said Tuesday it will officially kick off the integration of Tongyang Life Insurance and ABL Life Insurance, aiming to launch an integrated life insurer with total assets of about 55 trillion won ($39 billion) in the second…
Investment titan Jardine Matheson lures PAG dealmaker
Sarah Thompson has co-edited Street Talk since 2009, specialising in private equity, investment banking, M&A and equity capital markets stories. Prior to that, she spent 10 years in London as a markets and M&A reporter at Bloomberg and Dow Jones.
Vogue Williams' £30 M&S beach trousers are 'so comfy' even during pregnancy
Trying to piece together a holiday wardrobe during pregnancy can be a little tricky, especially if you prefer to invest in pieces you can still wear after your little one is born. But Vogue Williams has been proving that your pregnancy wardrobe…
Hong Kong-listed giant joins the fray at mycar auction
There's a third well-credentialed bidder in the final lap of German giant Continental AG's sale of automotive repair chain mycar, formerly known as Kmart Tyre & Auto. Multiple sources told Street Talk that Tuhu, an auto service chain founded in…
I've found the new-in M&S fashion for your autumn wardrobe
M&S has overtaken Zara, Mango and H&M for trend-led staples Sign up for our free weekly newsletter for hot deals, best buys and expert reviews I would like to be emailed about offers, event and updates from Evening Standard. Read our privacy…
GSK Eyes AnaptysBio (ANAB) Acquisition to Secure Drug Control
Greenhaven Road Capital, an investment management company, released its second-quarter 2026 investor letter. A copy of the letter can be downloaded here. The fund achieved an approximate 11% net return in the second quarter, indicating progress…
KKR ready to check out of $500m boutique hostels-hotels biz Drifter
Drifter, owner of boutique hostels and hotels in hotspots like Byron Bay and Bondi Beach, is staring down a circa $500 million payday less than four years after hanging out its shingle. KKR, one of Drifter's largest backers, has mandated investment…
Constantinople in stealth cash call, on fast track to unicorn status
Constantinople, the banking technology start-up founded by former Westpac executives Macgregor Duncan and Dianne Challenor in 2022, is charging towards unicorn status. People with detailed knowledge of the matter who requested anonymity to speak…
Meu deus! Canva's plan for world domination hits speed bump
Canva's grand plan to take on the world has copped a martelo – or Brazilian roundhouse kick – in the gob, with new user registrations in its second-largest market in reverse. According to internal data obtained by Street Talk, the…
Celltrion set to ramp up pharmacy biz in France with Gifrer acquisition
Celltrion has completed the integration of French health care company Gifrer and plans to strengthen cooperation between the two companies' sales operations to create greater business synergies, the Korean biopharmaceutical group said Tuesday.
Chris Brown and Usher to perform at Baltimore's M&T Bank Stadium in October
R&B singers Chris Brown and Usher are set to perform at Baltimore's M&T Bank Stadium in October, the facility announced on Monday. The announcement came after the stadium -- home of the NFL's Baltimore Ravens -- recently wrapped up a years-long…
M&G Backs Korean Bonds, Sees Too Many Rate Hikes Priced In
South Korean government bonds are set to rally as the central bank will likely defy market forecasts by slowing the pace of interest rate hikes as inflation pressures ease, according to M&G Investments. The artificial intelligence boom that pushes…
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