Jersey Mike’s Subs Sold to Blackstone in $8 Billion Deal

The private equity firm, which has been buying food and beverage operators, has an agreement that will bring the compnay plenty of cheddar after the sandwich chain opens its 4,000th store.

Business - Inc. - 5 hours ago

Watch for more Jersey Mike’s sub shops as it wins backing from private-equity giant Blackstone

The New Jersey-based sub giant, reportedly valued at $8 billion, aims to grow beyond 3,000 locations in the U.S.

Business - MarketWatch - 11 hours ago

Siemens to Buy Altair in $10.6 Billion Equity Deal

The German industrial giant is acquiring software and technology company Altair, a deal that will increase Siemens’s digital business revenue.

Business - The Wall Street Journal - October 30

Thames Water Proposes $3.9 Billion Funding Deal to Continue Operations

The U.K. water company said the deal would enable the debt-laden company to continue with its planned investment and maintenance of its infrastructure.

Business - The Wall Street Journal - October 25

This $4 Billion Mall Deal Could Hit Retailers With Higher Rents

The giant private equity firm Blackstone bought a shopping center landlord, and rents at strip- and mini-malls will likely climb, hitting grocers, pharmacies, and retailers in urban areas.

Business - Inc. - November 8

Brazil development bank signs deal with AIIB for nearly $3 billion in investments

World - Yahoo News - Yesterday

Amcor to Buy Berry Global in $8.4 Billion Stock Deal

Amcor has agreed to buy Berry Global Group in a roughly $8.4 billion stock swap that will create a consumer and healthcare packaging company with annual revenue of about $24 billion.

Business - The Wall Street Journal - 13 hours ago

8 Early Black Friday TV Deals to Grab Ahead of the Madness

TV brands are taking prices down a notch ahead of Black Friday for some of the best deals of the year.

Tech - Wired - November 8

Stripe's $1.1 billion deal for crypto firm Bridge marks much-needed win for VCs

Investors that got into Bridge Network a few months ago are tripling their money after Stripe agreed to buy the crypto company this week.

Business - CNBC - October 23

Parent company of WWE and UFC is buying Professional Bull Riders, On Location, and IMG in a $3.25 billion deal

Sports - ABC News - October 24

Parent company of WWE and UFC is buying Professional Bull Riders, On Location, and IMG in a $3.25 billion deal

Entertainment - ABC News - October 24

TKO to acquire Professional Bull Riders and other Endeavor assets in $3.25-billion deal

In an all-equity deal, publicly traded TKO will receive Professional Bull Riders, live events business On Location and global sports marketing agency IMG.

Entertainment - Los Angeles Times - October 24

Saudi sovereign wealth fund announces $2 billion deal for new Brookfield Middle East platform

At least 50% of the capital will be allocated to investments in the kingdom and to expanding international companies' presence in the local market.

Business - CNBC - October 30

Rivian-Volkswagen joint venture deal rises to up to $5.8 billion, VW cars expected as early as 2027

The companies said the deal is now up to $5.8 billion, with the first VW models to use Rivian's software and electrical architecture arriving as early as 2027.

Business - CNBC - November 12

Nigeria signs $1.2 billion deal with Chinese state-owned company to revamp key gas plant

World - Yahoo News - 6 days ago

Nigeria signs $1.2 billion deal with Chinese state-owned company to revamp key gas plant

Nigeria has inked a $1.2 billion deal with a Chinese firm to revitalize a gas processing facility, a move that officials say could propel the African country to a leading position in aluminum ...

World - ABC News - 6 days ago

Germany's Thyssenkrupp pops 10% after narrowing net loss and booking $1 billion impairment charge

Thyssenkrupp on Tuesday reported a 1-billion-euro ($1 billion) impairment on its struggling steel division.

Business - CNBC - 11 hours ago

2024 NFL trade deadline: Steelers land WR Mike Williams from Jets; Aaron Rodgers weighs in on deal

Pittsburgh gets another weapon for Russell Wilson

Sports - CBS Sports - November 5

Broncos assistant coach Mike Westhoff stepping down to deal with health issues, per report

The 76-year-old Westhoff is a 33-year NFL coaching veteran

Sports - CBS Sports - 6 days ago

NFL injury tracker entering Week 8: Latest updates on Jayden Daniels, Deebo Samuel, Mike Evans and others

A look at all the injuries that occurred in Week 7

Sports - CBS Sports - October 22

Cowboys' Mike McCarthy preparing to face 49ers' Deebo Samuel in Week 8, advises WR to take a week off to rest

Dallas' McCarthy jokingly recommends Samuel rest a week instead of returning to play against his Cowboys in Week 8

Sports - CBS Sports - October 24

Prisco's NFL Week 8 picks, plus latest QB Power Rankings and Chiefs make deal for DeAndre Hopkins

Here's everything you need to know about the NFL for Oct. 23

Sports - CBS Sports - October 23

Biggest need for each NFL team ahead of Week 8: Buccaneers, 49ers dealing with injuries to star WRs

Deshaun Watson and Brandon Aiyuk were among the players added to IR this week

Sports - CBS Sports - October 25

Two treated after fire at BAE nuclear shipyard

Police say there is "no nuclear risk" and an investigation is under way into the cause of the blaze.

Amad motivated by stint as sub, says Van Nistelrooy

Interim manager Ruud van Nistelrooy thinks an extended stint on the bench acted as motivation for Manchester United's two-goal Europa League hero Amad Diallo.

Reddit has sold most of its cryptocurrency portfolio

Reddit’s proceeds from the crypto sale were $6.9 million during the quarter, according to a filing.

Business - MarketWatch - October 30

Harris wins New Jersey

Vice President Harris will win New Jersey, giving her the Garden State’s 14 electoral votes, Decision Desk HQ projects. New Jersey is a solidly blue-leaning state that Harris was expected to carry ...

Politics - The Hill - November 6

Record haul of drugs seized from "narco sub" and other boats in Pacific

The seizure "represents the largest amount of drugs seized in a maritime operation, unprecedented in history," the Mexican navy said

USWNT player ratings: Hayes' super-subs Horan, Sears inspire win

USWNT boss Emma Hayes made the right moves as substitutes Lindsey Horan and Emma Sears rallied the hosts to victory over Iceland.

Sports - ESPN - October 29

Neymar subbed off injured in second Al Hilal game

Neymar made his second appearance for Al Hilal as he continues his return following a year-long absence due to an ACL tear, but it didn't last long.

Sports - ESPN - November 5

"Narco sub" carrying 3.6 tons of cocaine intercepted in Pacific

Navy ships arrived to intercept the boat, which was carrying 102 packages filled with bricks of cocaine, authorities said.

'PGA Tour card battle provides intriguing Race to Dubai sub-plot'

England's Laurie Canter tells BBC Sport's Iain Carter he feels "lucky" to be in the mix to win one of 10 lucrative PGA Tour cards at the DP World Tour's season finale in Dubai.

Pepi seizing opportunity to shed super-sub label for PSV, USMNT

Ricardo Pepi's impressive production is making it clear that he can be the starting No. 9 for club and country.

Sports - ESPN - 6 days ago

Jersey shooters saddened by Commonwealth omission

The head of the Jersey Pistol Association says he is disappointed shooting has not been included at the 2026 Commonwealth Games.

Sports - Yahoo Sports - October 23

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