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Ferrero to buy American WK Kellogg for $3.1 billion

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Italian chocolatier and confectioner Ferrero has reached an agreement to acquire American WK Kellogg, known for its breakfast cereals, according to a joint announcement from both parties. Kellogg shareholders will receive $23 per share from Ferrero....

BPER Banca buys stake needed for full takeover of Banca Popolare

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BPER Banca, the fourth-largest lender in Italy, has acquired over 35% of its smaller competitor Banca Popolare di Sondrio (BPSO), according to the Italian Stock Exchange. BPER Banca stated that the stake was sufficient to guarantee complete control...

Boeing increases aircraft deliveries by 1.6 times in Q2

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The American aerospace company Boeing Co. raised aircraft deliveries to clients by about 1.6 times in the second quarter relative to the same timeframe last year. As stated in the company's press release, it provided 150 commercial aircraft, in...

Saudi Arabia's sovereign wealth fund invests $200 million in a skyscraper in midtown Manhattan

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The Public Investment Fund (PIF) of Saudi Arabia has invested $200 million in a project to construct a 366-meter tall skyscraper in Manhattan and intends to acquire a two-thirds ownership in the project, according to Bloomberg, which references...
Markets & Industries

Hong Kong IPO filings hit record high in H1

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The count of firms submitting applications to be listed in Hong Kong reached a record peak in the year's first half. The Hong Kong Stock Exchange (HKEX) reported that 208 issuers sought primary or secondary listings from January to June, surpassing...

London IPO volume in January-June fell to its lowest since 1997

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According to Bloomberg's estimates, the combined total of initial public offerings in London for January to June 2025 was less than 200 million pounds ($274 million), marking the lowest level since 1997. The biggest IPO in this timeframe was by the...

Saudi Arabia's sovereign wealth fund reduces net profit by 2.5 times in 2024

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The report from Saudi Arabia's sovereign wealth fund (Public Investment Fund, PIF) indicates a 60% decrease in its net profit for 2024. PIF's net profit was 25.8 billion Saudi riyals ($6.9 billion) last year, compared to 64.4 billion riyals the...

Israel stocks hit record, post EMEA's best gain in June

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Israel's stock exchange reached an all-time peak amid the nation's war with Iran, as investors speculate that Israel will come out of the conflict more secure, Bloomberg states. The blue-chip TA-35 index has increased by 6.8% since Israel launched...
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Mittelstand, Germany’s Hedge Against Crisis

It’s a stormy weather for Europe's biggest economy right now: Germany is facing a recession as high energy costs are becoming a huge burden, for the country's industrial companies especially. All this would be spelling trouble for the entire region if not for the Mittelstand, a bunch of stable German businesses that keep working hard and inspire others.When it comes to discussions about a Germa...
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World & Politics

EU ponders creating €100 billion fund to support Ukraine

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Bloomberg reported that starting in 2028, the European Union is contemplating establishing a dedicated €100 billion fund to assist Ukraine. The report stated that the European Union is contemplating the establishment of a €100 billion ($117 billion)...

EU hopes for quick trade deal with US

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According to Bloomberg, the European Union is nearing the finalization of a trade deal with the US following a phone call between European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen and US President Donald Trump. “We are nearly at the final phase, at...

EU says Iran's nuclear program in its current form is not credible

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Anouar El Anouni, spokesperson for EU diplomacy chief Kaja Kallas, stated that Iran should not possess nuclear weapons and that its nuclear program does not demonstrate that it is intended for peaceful purposes. El Anouni stated during a briefing in...

The U.S. will send letters to a dozen countries notifying them of tariffs

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The U.S. President Donald Trump announced that beginning Monday, his administration will start dispatching letters to nations exporting products to the US, detailing import tariffs, according to Axios. Trump informed reporters late Friday while on...
Management & Strategy

Suez: Why Water Is a Vital Issue for Meridiam

Suez: Why Water Is a Vital Issue for Meridiam
In the face of mounting environmental challenges, access to clean, reliable water is no longer just a humanitarian goal, but a fundamental issue of geopolitical stability, health, and economic resilience. It is a shared resource central to life, dignity, and sustainable development. Through Suez, Meridiam is reinforcing its commitment to ethical investment and ecological transition by taking bold steps to address the world’s water crises.

Shareholders criticize Nissan managers for poor results

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During the yearly meeting of the Japanese car manufacturer Nissan Motor, shareholders strongly criticized the management for unsatisfactory results. For three hours, those attending the meeting voiced their unhappiness over extensive layoffs and...

Chief Financial Officer Chris Turner to head Yum! Brands in October

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Chris Turner, who is presently the chief financial officer of the company, will take on the role of the new CEO for Yum! Brands Inc. on October 1. Turner, 50, became part of Yum! in 2019 after working in senior roles at PepsiCo and over ten years at...

CrowdStrike CEO donates over $1bn worth of company shares

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George Kurtz, the CEO of US cybersecurity company CrowdStrike, has donated over $1bn in shares of his firm, as indicated by filings available on the US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) website. Kurtz's submissions do not reveal the...