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TowneBank: Acquisitions Continue To Drive Growth
TowneBank remains a cautious buy, supported by improving profitability, rising net interest margin, and robust capital ratios. TOWN's serial acquisitions, including the recent Dogwood and blueharbor deals, expand its presence in high-growth…
Best Christmas hampers for 2026, from M&S and Waitrose to Fortnums
I sought out hampers and boxes to fit into four different budgets, from the pocket-friendly to the luxurious treats Sign up for our free weekly newsletter for hot deals, best buys and expert reviews I would like to be emailed about offers, event…
Latham & Watkins guides biotech industry acquisition
The sale will bring together the companies' macrocyclic peptide capabilities and immunology-based platform. Global law firm Latham & Watkins has advised biotech business Unnatural Products (UNP) on its sale to immunology company argenx for a value…
M&S shoppers left 'fighting in the aisles' to grab it's new cookie flavour
Most people in the UK know that Marks & Spencer has built up a huge cult following around its bakery, confectionery, and chilled desserts. While their ready meals and clothing are staples, their sweet treats regularly go viral on social media and…
Hollywood's Next Big Deal: Will Netflix Make an M&A Play for NBCU?
David Ellison has knocked out Warner Bros. Discovery, merging it with Paramount into the new Skydance Corp. Now the chatter around town is about the industry's next megamerger. In the current landscape, only one media company of considerable size…
Western Union And International Money Express: My Sell Thesis Plays Out As The Merger Unravels
My previous Sell rating on International Money Express preceded a nearly 60% stock decline, and the collapse of its proposed $500 million acquisition introduces even more uncertainty. Western Union's free cash flow has plunged nearly 38%, leaving…
York Space expands into unmanned ground systems with acquisition of Outlook Industries
WASHINGTON — York Space Systems is buying a small Australian military robot maker, a deal that would take the satellite manufacturer outside the space business and push it toward a broader role as a defense contractor. You'll also receive…
B&M cheaper than Currys, John Lewis and Argos in Black Friday sale
B&M has kicked off its Black Friday tech sale early, slashing prices across a vast selection of electronics. The budget retailer is beating rivals including Argos, Currys, John Lewis and Amazon on sought-after gadgets and home appliances. While…
Heavy Seas Beer files for bankruptcy as founder prepares to retire, explores sale or merger
Heavy Seas Beer, one of the pioneering craft breweries in the Baltimore region, is filing for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection. The move comes as founder Hugh Sisson prepares to retire. But CBS News Baltimore has learned the brewery is not planning…
Trade Conflict With U.S. Informed Emera-Canadian Utilities Merger: CEO
Emera and ATCO Ltd. subsidiary Canadian Utilities announced a deal on Oct. 6 to merge in an all-share transaction that would create a utility with an enterprise value of approximately C$72 billion and C$45 billion in rate base. The deal marks…
Best bets for Week 11: Picks for Texas A&M, Georgia, Notre Dame and more
I'm getting a little more specific with what I trust in Week 11. I like New Mexico to make UNLV miserable, but I don't want the Lobos' scoring tied to my ticket. I'm looking for points in Cincinnati - Iowa State and a lot fewer in Tennessee - Texas…
Auction for Morgan Stanley's $1b StraitNZ reaches final port of call
The auction for Morgan Stanley Infrastructure Partners' $1 billion New Zealand ferry business StraitNZ has steamed into its last port of call, with final bids called by its bankers at Rothschild Australia on Wednesday. Toronto-based Northleaf…
A wave of hospital mergers is changing healthcare in Minnesota. Why now?
Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Minnesota generously supports MinnPost's Community Health coverage; learn more about their community health work. In the past year alone, three Twin Cities-based hospital systems have announced plans to merge with…
Sharon AI shrugs off chaos to attract big backers for $4.7b debt deal
As American chipmaker Nvidia scrambles to recover from a damaging misstep under Jensen Huang's leadership, Sharon AI has been busy securing a multibillion-dollar financing deal. According to people with knowledge of the matter but unauthorised to…
$3.9b Listed uranium player Paladin launches mega $500m raising
ASX-listed uranium player Paladin, capitalised at $3.9 billion, halted trading on Thursday morning, ahead of a capital raising, expected to about $500 million. The company flagged that the raising would include a fully underwritten ASX…
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