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Korea approves KORAIL-SR merger
Korea's antitrust regulator has approved the merger of state-run rail operators — Korea Railroad Corp. (KORAIL) and SR — clearing the way for the country's first integrated high-speed rail system and a broad overhaul to lower fares…
'Diarra From Detroit' shows what a media merger could cost TV
The trouble with Diarra Brickland is she can't let things go. “ Diarra From Detroit ” presents this as the schoolteacher-turned-detective's greatest asset and her biggest flaw. If it weren't for her stubborn insistence on finding out…
Big four banks bankroll Blackstone's purchase of HSBC's $36b loan book
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.
Beautifully organised bathrooms' with B&M item
Bathrooms can quickly become chaotic when it comes to keeping all your toiletries and essentials in order. Retailers across the UK and beyond claim to sell possible solutions, and B&M is no different. The high street brand, which has over 500…
'Good quality' M&S linen shirt can be worn everywhere from holiday to the office
Nothing will get you through the warm weather quite like some breezy linen, and a linen shirt is one of the most versatile pieces you have in your summer wardrobe. Whether you throw it on as a coverup to protect your skin from the sun or as a…
Pinnacle lines up for a look at Bennelong Funds Management
The $3.85 billion Pinnacle Investment Management, which houses stakes in some of Australia's best-known fund managers, is weighing a bid for Bennelong Funds Management after owner Jeff Chapman last month kicked off a long-awaited auction. Street…
FTC Clears IonQ (NYSE: IONQ) $1.8 Billion Acquisition Of SkyWater Technology (NASDAQ: SKYT) Amid Internal Disagreement
IonQ (NYSE: IONQ) has received regulatory clearance from the U.S. Federal Trade Commission to proceed with its $1.8 billion acquisition of chipmaker SkyWater Technology (NASDAQ: SKYT), Reuters reported. The deal combines a leading quantum computing…
Gavin Newsom Reportedly Concerned About State Antitrust Suit Against Paramount-Warner Bros. Merger
Governor Gavin Newsom is concerned about the antitrust lawsuit filed by 12 state attorneys general led by California against Paramount ‘s $111 billion takeover of Warner Bros. Discovery, and what it will mean for the entertainment industry…
Electronic Arts Set to Finalize $55 Billion USD Go-Private Acquisition
Electronic Arts has confirmed that all regulatory approvals for its $55 billion merger have been secured The record-breaking buyout is led by Saudi Arabia's Public Investment Fund, Silver Lake, and Affinity Partners Upon closing on August 4, EA…
Knickers in a twist: why M&S selling crotchless panties isn't as outrageous as it seems
The news that Marks & Spencer is selling Ann Summers crotchless knickers on their website has been greeted – as might be expected – with outrage online, being described as everything from “tawdry” to “S &…
Saudi Arabia Acquisition of EA Gets New Update
Electronic Arts has revealed that all legal clearances required for its merger deal have now been granted, with the acquisition expected to be finalized in early August. Electronic Arts has been the target of a Saudi Arabian investment firm since…
With Paramount's Acquisition of Warner Bros. on Hold and Netflix Down 38%, Is Netflix Stock Finally a Buy?
Netflix (NFLX -2.00%) appears to have made the right move by walking away from a bidding war with Paramount Skydance for certain Warner Bros. Discovery assets it wanted. Not only was there the price tag of the deal (a total enterprise value of…
Texas A&M Suffers Major Recruiting Loss to the Texas Longhorns
The Texas A&M Aggies have been one of the most dominant recruiters for the 2027 cycle, and are currently leading the country with the No. 1 recruiting class and showing no signs of slowing down anytime soon. For head coach Mike Elko, this is all…
Dallas Theater Center and AT&T Performing Arts Center plan merger
Nearly 80 years after Margo Jones opened her theater-in-the-round in Dallas' Fair Park and launched the American regional theater movement, Dallas Theater Center and AT&T Performing Arts Center announced a proposed merger that represents a new…
Texas A&M's Ceiling Depends On One Position Group
Without a strong offensive line, how is the Texas A&M offense going to flow smoothly, especially going into a new year with a new offensive coordinator calling the plays? That is the question many Aggie fans are asking ahead of the 2026 season.
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