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Ilkka Oyj: Acquisition of own shares on 14 April 2026
Ilkka Oyj Stock Exchange Release 14 April 2026, at 07:00 p.m. EEST Ilkka Oyj: Acquisition of own shares on 14 April 2026 Date14 April 2026 Exchange transactionBuy Share trading codeILKKA2 Amount, shares2,700 Average price/share (EUR)4.3880 Total…
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Hollywood stars & workers unite against Paramount-WBD merger
More than 1,400 actors, directors and filmmakers have signed an open letter opposing the proposed merger of Paramount and Warner Bros Discovery, arguing the deal would harm an already weakened entertainment industry, reports the BBC. The…
Warner Bros. to take the stage at CinemaCon as filmmakers oppose Paramount acquisition
Fresh off best picture, best actor and best director wins at the Oscars last month, Warner Bros. is presenting its upcoming slate to movie theater owners. The storied studio will take the main stage at Caesar's Palace in Las Vegas Tuesday for the…
With Amazon's latest acquisition, Starlink may soon have a real competitor on its hands
Edgar Cervantes / Android Authority Amazon has announced plans to merge its Amazon LEO satellite service with Globalstar to bring direct-to-device satellite services to mobile devices. Amazon LEO is expected to begin limited LEO internet access…
United-American Airlines merger could make flying worse. Here's how
United Airlines reportedly pitched the idea of merging with American Airlines to President Donald Trump last year, but two aviation industry experts have told Newsweek that it could make flying worse for people. If the merger took place, it could…
TV, film professionals oppose proposed Paramount-Warner merger
April 14 (UPI) -- Hundreds of film and television professionals, including A-list stars Javier Bardem, Jane Fonda, David Fincher and others, are opposing the proposed $110 billion merger of Paramount Skydance with Warner Bros. Discovery, warning…
United Airlines CEO reportedly pitched merger with American, sparking competition fears
The CEO of United Airlines is said to have pitched a blockbuster merger with American Airlines during a meeting with Donald Trump, floating the combination of the world's two largest carriers. Scott Kirby, who leads United, raised the prospect…
B&M slashes 'perfect' and 'stunning' £12 piece in new deal
A new deal on a 'perfect' and 'stunning' piece that promises to 'make a stunning addition to any home' has arrived at B&M. What's more, the item comes in considerably cheaper than comparable alternatives at other leading retailers. The Home…
JPMorgan profit rises as volatile markets drive trading division
JPMorgan Chase reported a rise in first-quarter profit on Tuesday as its trading division got a boost from volatility across global markets. SCROLL TO CONTINUE WITH CONTENT Net income rose to US$16.5 billion (HK$129.3 billion), or US$5.94 per…
United CEO pitches merger to Trump that would create world's largest airline: Report
United Airlines CEO Scott Kirby pitched a merger between his company and American Airlines during a Feb. 25 meeting with President Trump, Reuters reported on Monday. Kirby proposed the consolidation toward the end of a White House meeting on the…
What a United-American merger would mean, from antitrust hurdles to airfare
United Airlines CEO Scott Kirby reportedly floated the idea of a potential tie-up with American Airlines to Trump administration officials earlier this year. That monster deal would create the world's largest airline but would face major antitrust…
Paramount's acquisition of Warner Bros. wouldn't be the end of Hollywood or press freedom
Paramount Skydance's planned acquisition of Warner Bros. Discovery is being protested by much of Hollywood. As of Tuesday afternoon, over 2,000 film and television professionals—including Mark Ruffalo, J.J. Abrams, Denis Villeneuve, and Ben…
Parex Sees Colombia Output Tripling After Frontera Acquisition
Parex Resources Inc. 's oil production in Colombia is poised to triple in three years after it acquires assets from Frontera Energy Corp. and future ventures with the state-owned firm, the company's chief executive officer says. The Colombian oil…
United Airlines CEO pitched American Airlines merger to Trump, sources say
United Airlines CEO Scott Kirby pitched the potential for merging with American Airlines in a meeting with U.S. President Donald Trump in late February, two sources said, raising the prospect of an industry-reshaping deal likely to face significant…
United CEO Has Pitched Possible Merger With Rival American - TT
A plane lands at Newark Liberty International Airport in New Jersey. (Seth Wenig/Associated Press) United Airlines Holdings Inc. CEO Scott Kirby has floated a possible combination with American Airlines Group Inc., according to people familiar with…
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