The Nobel Committee awarded this year’s peace prize to Maria Corina Machado amid calls for President Donald Trump to receive the award in the wake of his brokering a historic deal between Israel and Hamas. Machado, a Venezuelan opposition leader, was described as a ‘brave and committed champion of peace’ by Joergen Watne Frydnes, chair
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The Nobel Committee awarded this year’s peace prize to Maria Corina Machado amid calls for President Donald Trump to receive the award in the wake of his brokering a historic deal between Israel and Hamas. Machado, a Venezuelan opposition leader, was described as a ‘brave and committed champion of peace’ by Joergen Watne Frydnes, chair
2.9KAfter a sluggish stretch in 2022 and 2023, mergers and acquisitions are roaring back to life in 2025. Rising CEO confidence, stabilising interest rates, and pent-up strategic demand are fueling a new wave of dealmaking across sectors – from industrials to tech to healthcare. Private equity companies are sitting on record dry powder, and corporates
After a sluggish stretch in 2022 and 2023, mergers and acquisitions are roaring back to life in 2025. Rising CEO confidence, stabilising interest rates, and pent-up strategic demand are fueling a new wave of dealmaking across sectors – from industrials to tech to healthcare. Private equity companies are sitting on record dry powder, and corporates
2.9KAsian equity markets retreated on Friday, pressured by renewed concerns over US trade policy and uncertainty around the path of interest rates. The declines followed the Trump administration’s announcement of a sweeping new round of tariffs, including 100 percent duties on imported branded pharmaceuticals, 25 percent on heavy-duty trucks, and 50 percent on kitchen cabinets.
Asian equity markets retreated on Friday, pressured by renewed concerns over US trade policy and uncertainty around the path of interest rates. The declines followed the Trump administration’s announcement of a sweeping new round of tariffs, including 100 percent duties on imported branded pharmaceuticals, 25 percent on heavy-duty trucks, and 50 percent on kitchen cabinets.
2.9KPrime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s speech at the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) was blasted across Gaza for Palestinians to hear thanks to a scheme from Israeli intelligence. The prime minister said he wanted to speak directly to the 20 living hostages who remain in Hamas captivity. ‘I want to do something I’ve never done before. I
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s speech at the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) was blasted across Gaza for Palestinians to hear thanks to a scheme from Israeli intelligence. The prime minister said he wanted to speak directly to the 20 living hostages who remain in Hamas captivity. ‘I want to do something I’ve never done before. I
2.9KLottery operator Allwyn and Greece’s OPAP announced on Monday that they will merge in an all-stock transaction valued at €16 billion ($18.6 billion), marking one of Europe’s largest gaming mergers. The combined company will become the continent’s biggest gambling group and the second-largest globally after Flutter Entertainment, the parent company of Paddy Power and FanDuel.
Lottery operator Allwyn and Greece’s OPAP announced on Monday that they will merge in an all-stock transaction valued at €16 billion ($18.6 billion), marking one of Europe’s largest gaming mergers. The combined company will become the continent’s biggest gambling group and the second-largest globally after Flutter Entertainment, the parent company of Paddy Power and FanDuel.
2.9KCoreWeave stock price has pulled back in the past few weeks, moving to the lowest level since September 9, as concerns about the AI bubble remains. It also retreated as competition in the industry rose, and as investors waited for the upcoming earnings, which would provide more color on its business. It was trading at
CoreWeave stock price has pulled back in the past few weeks, moving to the lowest level since September 9, as concerns about the AI bubble remains. It also retreated as competition in the industry rose, and as investors waited for the upcoming earnings, which would provide more color on its business. It was trading at
2.9KThe European Union has announced an €11.5 billion investment plan for South Africa, targeting renewable energy, transport, and healthcare projects as part of its broader strategy to secure critical minerals and strengthen supply chains. The new commitment deepens Europe’s push to reduce its dependency on imports from China while reinforcing economic partnerships with Africa’s most
The European Union has announced an €11.5 billion investment plan for South Africa, targeting renewable energy, transport, and healthcare projects as part of its broader strategy to secure critical minerals and strengthen supply chains. The new commitment deepens Europe’s push to reduce its dependency on imports from China while reinforcing economic partnerships with Africa’s most
2.9KMore than 2.8 million Brits have signed a petition as of Wednesday, calling on the U.K. government to reverse its mandatory Digital ID system over concerns it will lead to ‘mass surveillance and digital control.’ The ID program, dubbed ‘Brit Card’ and announced last week by U.K. Prime Minister Keir Starmer, is set to be
More than 2.8 million Brits have signed a petition as of Wednesday, calling on the U.K. government to reverse its mandatory Digital ID system over concerns it will lead to ‘mass surveillance and digital control.’ The ID program, dubbed ‘Brit Card’ and announced last week by U.K. Prime Minister Keir Starmer, is set to be
2.9KTesla’s third-quarter earnings report, due Wednesday, is shaping up to be another closely watched event for investors. The electric-vehicle maker is expected to post results ahead of Wall Street estimates, though analysts warn that sentiment may depend more on management’s outlook for electric-vehicle demand and upcoming product rollouts than on headline numbers. According to FactSet,
Tesla’s third-quarter earnings report, due Wednesday, is shaping up to be another closely watched event for investors. The electric-vehicle maker is expected to post results ahead of Wall Street estimates, though analysts warn that sentiment may depend more on management’s outlook for electric-vehicle demand and upcoming product rollouts than on headline numbers. According to FactSet,
2.9KStocks edged higher on Monday as Wall Street attempted to recover from last week’s pullback, when concerns about the durability of the artificial intelligence trade weighed on broader markets. The S&P 500 was up 0.32% to 6,665.29. The tech heavy Nasdaq 100 was trading 0.68% higher at 22,636.124. The Dow Jones Industrial Average in contrast
Stocks edged higher on Monday as Wall Street attempted to recover from last week’s pullback, when concerns about the durability of the artificial intelligence trade weighed on broader markets. The S&P 500 was up 0.32% to 6,665.29. The tech heavy Nasdaq 100 was trading 0.68% higher at 22,636.124. The Dow Jones Industrial Average in contrast
