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Outdoor M&A Sees Heat in Sporting Goods Category
With the outdoor market undergoing change, the sporting goods sector has become a focus for mergers and acquisitions activity. Recent deals include Varsity Brands acquiring Sports Endeavors — the holding company that owns Soccer.com, World…
EU Antitrust Boss Warns of Competition Risks to Merger Overhaul
Welcome to the Brussels Edition. I'm Suzanne Lynch, Bloomberg's Brussels bureau chief, bringing you the latest from the EU each weekday. Make sure you're signed up. As businesses absorb the implications of an upcoming review of European Union…
M&C Saatchi predicts hit to sports and entertainment arms from Iran conflict
News from The City, market updates plus comment and analysis from our business desk I would like to be emailed about offers, event and updates from Evening Standard. Read our privacy notice. Advertising firm M&C Saatchi has warned that the conflict…
China calls for 'concerted' industry efforts to tackle excess solar production
Chinese authorities called for 'concerted efforts' to crack down on the solar industry's severe overcapacity crisis. Some of the proposed measures include price enforcement, mergers and acquisitions and intellectual property protection. China is…
Orient Securities buyout to create US$85b brokerage amid consolidation push
Orient Securities' buyout of a smaller rival to create a new entity with at least 580 billion yuan (US$85 billion) in assets is a sign that the government-led consolidation of the brokerage industry is deepening, underscoring Beijing's…
China's Orient Securities to acquire Shanghai Securities
China's Orient Securities Co said it plans to buy 100 percent of smaller rival Shanghai Securities using cash and newly issued shares, as Beijing encourages consolidation in the brokerage industry. SCROLL TO…
Simplify packing' with B&M's 'space-saving' £6 suitcase set
B&M shoppers can save space in their cabin baggage and suitcases with a £6 set. Known for selling budget-friendly accessories, the retailer is stocking the travel items ahead of the summer holidays. The bargain chain is selling a new pack of…
B&M shoppers rush to buy £5 flowers that 'explode with colour and growth
Shoppers are rushing to B&M after spotting flowers that people say 'explode with colour and growth' on sale for just £5 - and some claim they're just as good as ones costing four times the price. The bargain buy has been doing the rounds…
Beautiful' and 'lightweight' M&S jacket is ideal for spring weather
Leaving the house during the spring calls for preparation for all weather eventualities, from sunshine to wind to rain. While this can be done with layering and ensuring a coat fits in our bags at all times, Marks and Spencer has a solution in its…
Exclusive | Bipartisan Senators Warn United and American Airlines on Potential Merger
A bipartisan group of senators is raising concerns that a merger between and could harm travelers. In a letter to United Chief Executive Scott Kirby and American CEO Robert Isom, the senators said a potential deal could result in higher airfares…
M&C Saatchi predicts hit to sports and entertainment arms from Iran conflict
Advertising firm M&C Saatchi has warned that the conflict in the Middle East is likely to “significantly impact” its sport and entertainment operations. The London firm, founded by brothers Maurice and Charles Saatchi, saw shares edge…
QXO: The TopBuild Acquisition Puts The Thesis Into Overdrive (NYSE:QXO)
Steven Fiorillo 41.51K Followers QXO Inc. transforms from potential to proven earnings power with the $17B TopBuild acquisition, solidifying its position as a top-tier North American distribution conglomerate. QXO's combined platform now holds #1…
United Airlines merger talk puts spotlight on American CEO's future, experts say
A bold merger proposal from United CEO Scott Kirby to President Donald Trump has left American Airlines' CEO Robert Isom in the crosshairs, with analysts predicting the board may oust him in response to the potential industry shakeup. Kirby…
Latest acquisition by Brad Jacobs' QXO building products rollup is largest so far
About 13 months after Brad Jacobs-founded QXO announced its first acquisition as part of his quest to roll up a fragmented building products industry, the company has made a third purchase, its biggest one yet. QXO (NYSE: QXO) announced Sunday that…
Live beats and bold moves take over M+ at Night this May
As night falls over the West Kowloon Cultural District, M+ Museum prepares to open its doors once again for an after-hours experience that blurs the boundaries between art, sound and movement. SCROLL TO CONTINUE WITH CONTENT Returning this May…
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