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globenewswire.com - Ilkka Oyj - Ilkka Oyj: Acquisition of own shares on 9 April 2026
Ilkka Oyj: Acquisition of own shares on 9 April 2026
GlobeNewswire

Ilkka Oyj Stock Exchange Release 9 April 2026, at 07:00 p.m. EEST Ilkka Oyj: Acquisition of own shares on 9 April 2026 Date9 April 2026 Exchange transactionBuy Share trading codeILKKA2 Amount, shares2,600 Average price/share (EUR)4.3947 Total cost…

scmp.com - Julie Zhang - Mainland China and Hong Kong IPOs drive Citic to the top of banking fee rankings
Mainland China and Hong Kong IPOs drive Citic to the top of banking fee rankings
South China Morning Post

Investment banking fees across Asia-Pacific excluding Japan reached US$5.3 billion in the first quarter of 2026, with China's Citic Securities ranking as the region's top earner. The total in the first three months fell 5 per cent from a year…

afr.com - Joanne Tran - Magellan shareholders back $1.6b Barrenjoey merger
Magellan shareholders back $1.6b Barrenjoey merger
Australian Financial Review

Magellan Financial Group shareholders are set to give a strong endorsement of the company's proposed merger with Barrenjoey Capital Partners at a meeting on Friday, with proxy votes pointing to decisive support for the deal. Early voting showed 91…

yahoo.com - Muhammad Ali Khalid - Eldorado Gold (EGO) Positioned for Foran Mining Acquisition
Eldorado Gold (EGO) Positioned for Foran Mining Acquisition
Yahoo!

Eldorado Gold Corp. (NYSE: EGO) is one of the 8 best mid-cap growth stocks to invest in. On March 25, Eldorado Gold Corp. (NYSE:EGO) disclosed that Institutional Shareholder Services had recommended that the company's shareholders support the…

independent.co.uk - Anna Wise - Co-op Group to take over 300 shops in huge merger deal
Co-op Group to take over 300 shops in huge merger deal
The Independent

The Co-op Group is planning a significant expansion of its retail and funeral services through a proposed takeover of Southern Co-op. The acquisition would encompass approximately 300 of Southern Co-op's food, funeral, and Starbucks outlets…

marketwatch.com - MarketWatch Automation - M&T Bank Corp. stock outperforms competitors on strong trading day
M&T Bank Corp. stock outperforms competitors on strong trading day
MarketWatch

Shares of M&T Bank Corp. MTB advanced 1.80% to $222.99 Thursday, on what proved to be an all-around favorable trading session for the stock market, with the S&P 500 Index SPX rising 0.62% to 6,824.66 and the Dow Jones Industrial Average DJIA rising…

ttnews.com - Connor D. Wolf - Project44 Expands AI Strategy With LunaPath.ai Acquisition - TT
Project44 Expands AI Strategy With LunaPath.ai Acquisition - TT
Transport Topics

“What companies really want is… outcomes,” McCandless said. (Just_Super/Getty Images) Project44 acquired LunaPath.ai in an all-cash deal announced April 9 to bring AI-native logistics orchestration and execution agents…

dailymail.co.uk - Hannah Skelley For You Magazine - Today M&S launches BODY - its seamless and sculpting underwear
Today M&S launches BODY - its seamless and sculpting underwear
Mail Online

READ MORE: Keeping up with Kim Kardashian: Now M&S creates range of 'invisible' undies - LAURA CRAIK SHOP: I tried on the new M&S 90s collection to see which pieces work best for a curvy body shape. Here's what to buy Daily Mail journalists select…

afr.com - John Kehoe - 90pc of mergers approved in 20 days under new regime
90pc of mergers approved in 20 days under new regime
Australian Financial Review

Competition regulator Gina Cass-Gottlieb says the new merger control regime is approving more than 90 per cent of corporate deals within 20 business days, allaying concerns from the business sector that acquisitions could be delayed. The Australian…

fortune.com - Angelica Ang - Why a proposed merger to create Malaysia's largest construction conglomerate fell apart
Why a proposed merger to create Malaysia's largest construction conglomerate fell apart
Fortune

Malaysian construction giant Sunway's $2.77 billion takeover offer for competitor IJM Corp collapsed on Monday, ending plans to create one of the country's largest construction and infrastructure groups. By market close on April 6, Sunway only…

wbt.com - Editorial Staff - Learn how bank mergers transform the financial landscape
Learn how bank mergers transform the financial landscape
WBT Charlotte's News Talk

When two financial institutions merge, it can result in increased efficiency and scale, and better financial solutions for the customers. Have you ever wondered why bank mergers happen? Well, they are a powerful tool in shaping the financial…

scmp.com - Themis Qi - Solid-state battery firms in China and US charged up for IPO run
Solid-state battery firms in China and US charged up for IPO run
South China Morning Post

Three solid-state battery developers across China and the US are moving towards initial public offerings (IPOs), as geopolitical tensions and elevated oil prices fuel demand for more energy-efficient technologies. Qingtao (Kunshan) Energy…

mirror.co.uk - Rachel Williams, Cally Brooks - B&M's £100 folding egg chair beats Dunelm price for spring garden furniture
B&M's £100 folding egg chair beats Dunelm price for spring garden furniture
The Mirror

April has already treated us to some pleasant weather, and as we head deeper into spring, the days are set to become longer, brighter and, fingers crossed, warmer. With the UK finally enjoying a temperature boost following Storm Dave, there's never…

koreatimes.co.kr - Nam Hyun-woo - With inheritance tax paid, Samsung chairman set to expedite future investment
With inheritance tax paid, Samsung chairman set to expedite future investment
The Korea Times

With the Samsung Group owner family set to complete one of the largest inheritance tax payments in Korea's history, Samsung Electronics Executive Chairman Lee Jae-yong is expected to accelerate future investments based on his stronger control over…

afr.com - Magellan-Barrenjoey merger approved; Trump lashes Hormuz toll; Lessons from 10 months in Iran
Magellan-Barrenjoey merger approved; Trump lashes Hormuz toll; Lessons from 10 months in Iran
Australian Financial Review

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