7 Eleven Owner Receives Buyout Proposal From Founder's Son

7-Eleven Owner Receives Buyout Proposal From Founder's Son

Seven & i Holdings said a special committee is reviewing the proposal made by Vice President Junro Ito and his affiliated firm.

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Business - The Wall Street Journal - November 4

UK gives asylum to son of Singapore founder over persecution claims

Lee Hsien Yang has alleged he faced oppression back home from the government his brother had led.

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World - Financial Times - October 20

7-Eleven starts talks with ACT on $47bn takeover bid as ‘white knight’ emerges

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Business - Financial Times - Yesterday

Son of founder of modern Singapore says he is now a political refugee

Lee Hsien Yang, whose father Lee Kuan Yew founded modern Singapore, said Tuesday that he is now a political refugee under the U.N. Refugee Convention.

Son of Singapore founder Lee Kuan Yew granted UK asylum

Lee Hsien Yang claims he and his family faced persecution at home

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Judge blocks Coach owner Tapestry's proposed acquisition of Michael Kors parent Capri

The FTC sued to block the merger between Tapestry and Capri, arguing it would harm consumers and employees.

Business - CNBC - October 25

Founder of TikTok owner ByteDance jumps to top of China’s rich list as number of billionaires shrinks

Zhang Yiming, the founder of TikTok owner ByteDance, is China’s richest person, with personal wealth of $49.3 billion, an annual rich list showed Tuesday.

Son of Singapore founder says ‘campaign of persecution’ forced him to seek asylum in UK

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World - The Guardian - October 22

Stewart Rhodes's ex-wife, son say they fear for their safety if Trump pardons Oath Keepers founder

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Politics - The Hill - October 28

Singapore's affluent veneer hides repression and corruption, says son of its modern-day founder

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World - ABC News - October 31

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Business - Inc. - October 25

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Business - Inc. - October 18

How This Female Founder Went From a Big-Business Executive to Climate Champion

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Business - Inc. - October 16

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Business - Inc. - October 17

Explosive testimony from sister of man accused of stabbing Cash App founder

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Business - Inc. - October 23

Fourteen dead in Serbia railway station canopy collapse

The outdoor canopy fell on people sitting on benches below in Serbia's second city Novi Sad.

Starmer claims people with shares do not count as ‘working people’

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Business - Financial Times - October 24

Potential Cigna buyout of Humana is a ‘when,’ not an ‘if,’ analyst says

Humana’s stock looked to rally Monday. And Mizuho analyst Ann Hynes said she believes a buyout by Cigna Group is likely — it’s just a matter of timing.

Business - MarketWatch - October 21

Southwest Offers Buyouts and Blames Boeing for Job Cuts

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Beyond to Make Physical Retail Comeback With Investment in The Container Store

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Business - The Wall Street Journal - October 15

Jane Fonda to receive lifetime achievement award from actors’ guild

Actor and humanitarian Jane Fonda is adding the SAG life achievement award to her many accolades

Entertainment - ABC News - October 17

Ukraine’s ‘victory plan’ receives mixed reactions from Western allies

Zelenskyy drew up plan to end Ukraine’s nearly three-year war with Russia.

World - ABC News - October 20

Trump takes lead over Harris on US economy in final FT poll

FT-Michigan Ross survey shows most Americans think they will be better off if Republican wins

Business - Financial Times - October 24

Adidas receives €100mn boost from Kanye West settlement

German sportswear group to make further charity donation after agreeing deal with controversial rapper

Business - Financial Times - October 29

From George Pickens and beyond, Russell Wilson is willing to trust his receivers

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Sports - Yahoo Sports - October 29

Scotland to receive extra £3.4bn from UK Budget, says chancellor

Rachel Reeves has announced several measures that will directly affect Scotland.

Menendez brothers receive support for clemency from LA County DA

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Royal estates 'receive millions from public bodies and charities'

The private estates of King Charles and Prince William have received millions of pounds from contracts with taxpayer-funded bodies, according to a new documentary.

What to expect from NFL Week 7

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Just How Online Was This Election?

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