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Ashurst Perkins Coie swoops on Freehills M&A star
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.
Macquarie's Future Secure AI nears pre-IPO raise at $1.8b valuation
Future Secure AI, the developer of autonomous employee tools, has assembled a star-studded investor base as it hits the final lap of a private fund-raising round with a $US1.3 billion ($1.8 billion) valuation cap ahead of its stockmarket debut.
Canada's Element cuts a U-turn at $860m auction for FleetPartners
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.
Salesforce Inc. (CRM)'s Potential Listen Labs Acquisition Could Boost Its Agentic AI Strategy
Salesforce Inc. (NYSE: CRM) continues to strengthen its enterprise artificial intelligence offering as it looks to make AI a larger part of its customer relationship management ecosystem. On September 9, reports emerged that the company is prepared…
India backs private miners' overseas critical mineral acquisition for strategic security
India is significantly ramping up its efforts to secure critical minerals globally, with the government actively supporting and 'hand-holding' private mining entrepreneurs in their overseas ventures and diplomatic engagements. The Indian government…
Azure Capital arrives at Port of Newcastle as Macquarie starts review
Port of Newcastle, the world's largest coal export port, has mandated Azure Capital to review its capital structure just as Macquarie Asset Management starts preparations to sell a 50 per cent stake in the $3 billion asset. Azure Capital has been…
Pacific Equity Partners' Tony Duthie steps into his 'venerables' era
Major changes are on the horizon for storied dealmaker Tony Duthie, once viewed as heir apparent at the country's biggest private equity firm Pacific Equity Partners. Duthie, who joined PEP 20 years ago, and cut his teeth at consulting firm Bain &…
What's going on with women's knitwear at M & S?
Please or to access all these features Looking for style advice? Chat all about it here. For the latest discounts on fashion and beauty, sign up for Mumsnet Moneysaver emails. What's going with M & S women's knitwear? Filtered my search on the…
New Jersey Devils Acquisition of Young Winger Muddies Waters for Dawson Mercer
The New Jersey Devils' most utilized five-on-five line last season failed to translate elite possession numbers into actual goals. It's likely, at least in part, the reason the Devils acquired winger Luke Evangelista, which opens up questions about…
State Antitrust Suit: A Turning Point for Media M&A Regulation in the U.S.
Summary The Paramount Skydance acquisition of Warner Bros. Discovery, valued at $110‑$111 billion, is stalled by a coalition of 12 state attorneys general and the Writers Guild of America. While the U.S. Department of Justice cleared…
Paramount Argues States' Antitrust Lawsuit Against Warner Bros. Merger Is 'Not the Product of Sound Economic Analysis
Getting your Trinity Audio player ready… Paramount Skydance filed an answer to 12 states' lawsuit against its pending acquisition of Warner Bros. Discovery, arguing that the combined companies will “enhance competition” by…
M&S's 'gorgeous' €47 satin trousers in two 'divine' autumn colours wow shoppers
Marks & Spencer has unveiled a chic pair of satin trousers as part of its autumn collection, and they're already flying off the shelves. The Satin Pleated Straight Leg Trousers are perfectly suited for evening wear, and look great teamed with heels…
The Good, the Bad, and the Ugly From Texas A&M's Win Over Arizona State
Texas A&M came away with a dominant 48-20 win over Arizona State that was sealed by the Aggies' defense in the final nine minutes of the game. For much of the day, the score was too close for comfort, though. As a two-touchdown favorite coming in…
The Roar Path: Baylor Football Has Too Much Depth for Prairie View A&M
With fellow Big XII school Oklahoma State upsetting Oregon, and Michigan upsetting Oklahoma, not many would have predicted this week's outcome of games. Thankfully, even if Prairie View A&M were upset-minded coming into today's game against the…
M&S makes major food 'lower price' rule change
M&S is cutting the prices of more than 50 products M&S is cutting the prices of more than 50 products as it ramps up its battle with fellow upmarket supermarket Waitrose. The retailer is reducing the cost of a range of organic fruit, vegetables…
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