Companies & CEOs

American Water Works and Essential Utilities, two companies that provide water and wastewater services in the United States, have announced their intention to merge, as stated in a formal release.

French energy company TotalEnergies is exploring the possibility of selling half of its energy storage assets in Germany, according to a report by Bloomberg, which is based on information from…

Hologic announced that American investment firms Blackstone and TPG are purchasing women's health technology developer Hologic at an enterprise value of as much as $18.3 billion.

Warner Bros. Discovery (WBD) revealed it is exploring the option of selling its complete business or parts of it.

The UK Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) recognized competition concerns regarding the merger between photo banks Getty Images Holdings and Shutterstock.

Salesforce Inc., a provider of cloud-driven enterprise customer engagement solutions located in the U.S., anticipates its revenue will reach $60 billion by the fiscal year 2030.

Thousands of British citizens have initiated legal action against Johnson & Johnson (J&J), alleging that the American pharmaceutical firm knowingly marketed baby powder with asbestos in the UK, according to…

The European Commission announced in a statement that it has imposed fines exceeding €157 million (around $182 million) on Gucci, Chloé, and Loewe for engaging in anticompetitive pricing behaviors.

EPC contractors constructing LNG facilities in the US might be able to avoid Chinese shipyards, depending on the manufacturing capabilities in other Asian nations and the Middle East, said Technip…

The American defense firm Lockheed Martin raised its quarterly dividend by 15%, from $3.30 to $3.45 per share, as stated by the company's press service.

The Wall Street Journal reported, citing informed sources, that American healthcare firm Johnson & Johnson is negotiating to purchase biopharmaceutical company Protagonist Therapeutics.

Turkish Airlines might forgo its recently placed order for Boeing Co.'s 737 MAX planes and opt for Airbus aircraft if talks with engine supplier CFM International do not succeed, Ahmet…

Ferrero’s North American branch will invest over $100 million in advertising for next year’s major sporting events – the Super Bowl and the FIFA World Cup.

Nestlé, based in Switzerland, declared it is exiting an alliance comprised of the largest global food producers focused on decreasing methane emissions from dairy providers.

British firm Ineos has confirmed plans to shut down two manufacturing plants in Rheinberg, Germany, as a direct consequence of "damaging energy costs and carbon emissions" and the absence of…

Berkshire Hathaway, the investment firm led by Warren Buffett, has reached an agreement to purchase Occidental Petroleum's petrochemical division for roughly $9.7 billion, as stated by the purchaser.

Chinese electric vehicle company XPeng has formally declared its expansion into five additional European markets as a segment of its global growth plan. According to Chinese media, these markets comprise…

Spanish energy group Repsol, in partnership with Enagas Renovable, has approved a project to build the first large-scale renewable hydrogen plant in Cartagena (Murcia region, Spain).

ExxonMobil's CEO Darren Woods has sought security assurances from Mozambique's President Daniel Chapo in Cabo Delgado, where terrorist groups have been present since 2017, regarding the plan to establish the…

YouTube (a subsidiary of Alphabet Inc.) will pay $24.5 million to resolve allegations from US President Donald Trump concerning the suspension of his account on the video platform after the…

The American investment firm KKR is acquiring 50% of French energy company TotalEnergies' North American solar business.

Chinese self-driving technology company Momenta is conducting a funding round that could reach a valuation of $6 billion, according to CNBC, which cites knowledgeable sources.

The US Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) intends to relax the delivery criteria for new Boeing Co. planes that were established following several incidents, according to The Wall Street Journal, which…

Indian fintech firm PhonePe, which runs the nation's leading payment app, has submitted its IPO application, according to a news report by Reuters that references a company representative.

Danish toy company Lego announced purchase of discovery centers from theme park operator Merlin Entertainments for £200 million ($270 million).

The Swiss bank UBS has announced in a statement that it will pay €835 million in fines and damages in France to resolve a prolonged case related to its involvement…

Jaguar Land Rover, based in the UK, revealed that the production halt due to a cyberattack will continue until October 1. The systems faced an attack in early September, and…

The American pharmaceutical firm Pfizer Inc. is purchasing the biopharmaceutical company Metsera Inc., known for its obesity treatment developments.

According to sources cited by CNBC, American media firm Paramount Skydance could value Warner Bros. Discovery at $22-$24 per share in its anticipated acquisition bid. This might assess Warner Bros.…

German car manufacturer Volkswagen (VW) has revised its operating margin outlook for 2025 down to 2-3% from a previous estimate of 4-5%, as per a statement.

American chemical firm DuPont de Nemours Inc. has decreased its revenue forecast for the year because of the divestiture of its aramid fiber division and the separation of its electronics…

Nvidia Corp., an American chip manufacturer, will put $5 billion into its struggling competitor Intel Corp. as part of collaboration to co-develop new chips for data centers and personal computers,…

Authentic Brands, the American retail conglomerate that owns Reebok, along with investment firm CVC Capital Partners, is reportedly looking to purchase the German sportswear company Puma, as per Manager Magazin.

The American branch of the social media platform TikTok could be acquired by a group of investors that includes Oracle Corp., according to The Wall Street Journal, referencing sources.

Investment firms Carlyle Group and EQT, along with China's HongShan Capital Group and Boyu Capital, are finalizing their bids to acquire a majority share of the Chinese branch of Starbucks…

The establishment of a battery facility in Georgia, USA, collaboratively managed by South Korean firms Hyundai Motor Group and LG Energy Solution, has faced several months of postponement following an…

ExxonMobil Corp. anticipates that the European Union will finalize long-term contracts to purchase gas from the US as part of a trade deal where Brussels has agreed to acquire $750…

Elon Musk's aerospace firm SpaceX is purchasing spectrum licenses from EchoStar Corp. for $17 billion.

The European Commission has imposed a €2.95 billion penalty on Alphabet Inc.'s Google due to anti-competitive behavior in its advertising sector.

OpenAI, the creator of ChatGPT, is acquiring Statsig, a startup that creates tools for testing software features.

Elliott Investment Management has purchased a $4 billion stake in PepsiCo Inc. and is pushing for modifications at the company to bolster its stock, The Wall Street Journal reported, referencing…

CapVest Partners is close to buying the German drug company Stada Arzneimittel AG for €10 billion, including debt, Bloomberg reports based on information from sources.

According to Bloomberg, the U.S. division of Intel Corp., along with South Korean firms Samsung Electronics and SK Hynix, will forfeit their access to American technology.

American Walgreens Boots Alliance, purchased by the investment firm Sycamore Partners, revealed a shift in its corporate organization.

Europe's biggest ammunition factory, constructed by arms producer Rheinmetall AG in the Unterlüss area of Lower Saxony, started operations on Wednesday, according to Bloomberg.

EssilorLuxottica, the European producer of eyewear and sunglasses, is contemplating raising its ownership in the Japanese optical equipment manufacturer Nikon Corp., according to Bloomberg, which references sources with knowledge of…

AbbVie Inc., an American pharmaceutical firm, is acquiring the operations of Gilgamesh Pharmaceuticals Inc. to create a medication aimed at treating individuals with moderate to severe clinical depression.

Nvidia Corp. is negotiating with the U.S. government for approval to send advanced new chips to China, CEO Jensen Huang stated on Friday.

According to court documents cited by CNBC, Elon Musk proposed that Mark Zuckerberg, the head of Meta, join in the acquisition of OpenAI planned for early 2025.

The procedure for drawing in a strategic investor to the Latvian national airline airBaltic has been successfully finalized, all transaction paperwork has been signed, and the required formalities have been…