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OpenAI is stepping into media with a surprising acquisition
OpenAI is moving into an unexpected industry: media. The San Francisco AI giant just bought TBPN, a tech talk show that's gone viral among Silicon Valley insiders, it announced Thursday. Financial terms were not disclosed. Jordi Hays and John…
M&S calls for crackdown on 'brazen, organised, aggressive' retail crime
Marks & Spencer has called on the government and London's mayor to crack down on retail crime, saying it has become “more brazen, more organised and more aggressive”, after reporting an increase in shoplifting and violence at its…
SPIE signs an agreement for the acquisition of BLOCK Group in the Czech Republic
Cergy, April 2, 2026 – SPIE, the independent European leader in multi-technical services in the areas of energy and communications, announces the signing of an agreement for the acquisition of BLOCK Group, a Czech-based provider of cleanroom…
Ilkka Oyj: Acquisition of own shares on 2 April 2026
Ilkka Oyj Stock Exchange Release 2 April 2026, at 07:00 p.m. EEST Ilkka Oyj: Acquisition of own shares on 2 April 2026 Date2 April 2026 Exchange transactionBuy Share trading codeILKKA2 Amount, shares1,732 Average price/share (EUR)4.2210 Total cost…
M&S boss calls for more action on crime and abuse of staff
Marks & Spencer's retail director has called for a crackdown on retail crime, after a string of incidents involving shoplifting and violence at its stores. Thinus Keeve said police should be given the resources to tackle the issue, which he says is…
Michelin completes the acquisition of Flexitallic and accelerates growth in Polymer Composite Solutions
Clermont-Ferrand, April 2, 2026 COMPAGNIE GÉNÉRALE DES ÉTABLISSEMENTS MICHELIN Michelin completes the acquisition of Flexitallic and accelerates growth in Polymer Composite Solutions Michelin completed the acquisition of…
Chasing vibes' - OpenAI's M&A strategy gets more confusing with TBPN purchase
OpenAI's M&A strategy has been scattered, ranging from the $6.4 billion purchase of Jony Ive's devices lab to a crop of small companies, including health-tech startup Torch. The latest attention-grabbing deal landed Thursday with the announced…
M&S staff 'worried' about coming into work as chain warns shoplifting escalating
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B&M European Value Retail rises Thursday, outperforms market
B&M European Value Retail S.A. BME shares rose 6.05% to £1.84 Thursday, on what proved to be an all-around favorable trading session for the stock market, with the FTSE 100 Index UKX rising 0.69% to 10,436.29. B&M European Value Retail S.A.
Northrop Grumman Asks FTC to Drop Orbital ATK Acquisition Consent Order
In 2018, the FTC issued an order that alleged that there was a duopoly in the market to supply solid rocket motors. It noted that the acquisition would make Northrop Grumman both an SRM supplier and a player in the missile system prime contract…
Azenta Weighs Options After Thelema Fails to Secure Acquisition Financing in Time
Azenta is evaluating paths forward for its medical refrigeration business after Thelema said it had not yet secured the financing needed to complete its proposed $63 million acquisition. Thelema on March 27 informed Azenta that the financing was…
Canada logistics market heats up with new DCs, acquisition, drayage launch
Several logistics providers are expanding operations in Canada through new facilities, acquisitions and cross-border services, signaling growing demand for third-party logistics and distribution capacity across the country. Third-party logistics…
M&S boss warns of 'brazen' crime after streets plagued by huge mob of youths
An M&S boss has slammed 'brazen, organised and aggressive' criminals after London saw anti-social behaviour on a grand scale. Thinus Keeve called on the Government and City Hall in London to do more after large groups of teenagers, reportedly…
M&S's most expensive-looking table lamps under £50 that transform living spaces
Interior experts all agree that good lighting can completely shift the mood of a room, and right now, Marks & Spencer is proving you don't need a big budget to get an expensive-looking glow. From polished metals to sculptural glass bases, its…
M&S boss hits out at Sadiq Khan in blistering attack after Clapham mob chaos
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