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 - 15 hours ago

Siemens to buy simulation software group Altair for $10.6bn

Deal likely to mark a conclusion to the consolidation in engineering software industry

Business - Financial Times - 14 hours ago

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

Private equity eyes a deal with Reeves on carried interest

Labour’s agenda highlights tension between raising taxes and courting internationally mobile financiers

World - Financial Times - 2 days ago

Mubadala Capital sees chance to buy up large private equity stakes

Emirati unit raises $3.1bn for its latest fund hoping to appeal to groups looking to raise cash

Business - Financial Times - October 22

Addison Lee to be bought by Singapore-listed group in £269mn deal

UK private-hire taxi company is due to undergo its third change of ownership in just over a decade

Business - Financial Times - October 23

Singapore to Halt $1.7 Billion Allianz Deal

The Singapore government plans to put a halt to a proposed deal by Germany’s Allianz to buy a majority stake in Singapore insurance company Income Insurance.

Business - The Wall Street Journal - October 14

Google to buy nuclear power for AI datacentres in ‘world first’ deal

Tech company orders six or seven small nuclear reactors from California’s Kairos Power. Business live – latest updates Google has signed a “world first” deal to buy energy from a fleet of ...

World - The Guardian - October 15

Boeing’s bonds signal view that company has bought time with credit-raters to avoid slide to junk

Boeing Co., under pressure to boost liquidity, filed a $25 billion shelf registration Tuesday to offer equity or debt over the next three years and announced a new credit agreement with lenders.

Business - MarketWatch - October 16

Singapore to Stop $1.7 Billion Allianz-Income Insurance Deal

World - Yahoo News - October 14

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 - 6 days ago

Best Buy's 3-Day Gaming Sale Has Excellent Gaming Laptop, Monitor, And Desktop Deals

Best Buy's 3-Day Gaming Sale is now live, offering some big discounts on a range of gaming hardware. The only catch? These specials will only be available until Sunday, after which, they'll revert ...

Tech - GameSpot - 5 days ago

JDE Peet’s shares surge as JAB buys Mondelez $2.4 billion stake at a premium

JDE Peet’s also appointed former Kraft Heinz exec Rafa Oliveira as its new CEO as the coffee seller said it’s sales have put it on track to achieve its full-year outlook

Business - MarketWatch - October 21

Parent of WWE and UFC is buying Professional Bull Riders, On Location and IMG for $3.25 billion

TKO Group, the sports entertainment company that houses WWE and UFC, is buying Professional Bull Riders, On Location, and IMG from Endeavor Group in an all-stock deal valued at $3.25 billion

Sports - ABC News - 6 days ago

Parent of WWE and UFC is buying Professional Bull Riders, On Location and IMG for $3.25 billion

TKO Group, the sports entertainment company that houses WWE and UFC, is buying Professional Bull Riders, On Location, and IMG from Endeavor Group in an all-stock deal valued at $3.25 billion

Entertainment - ABC News - 6 days ago

MicroStrategy, the largest corporate bitcoin holder, to raise more than $40 billion to buy more bitcoin

The plan is to use the additional capital ‘to buy more bitcoin as a treasury reserve asset,’ the company says.

Business - MarketWatch - 13 hours ago

Longboard Pharmaceuticals’ stock soars amid Lundbeck’s $2.6 billion deal to acquire the company

H. Lundbeck plans to acquire Longboard Pharmaceuticals in a $2.6 billion deal, the companies announced Monday.

Business - MarketWatch - October 14

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

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 - 6 days ago

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 - 23 hours ago

Homeowners Tap Into Their Rising Home Equity

Balances on home equity lines of credit have risen along with home equity loans. Popular reasons for borrowing include home renovations and repairs and debt consolidation.

Business - The New York Times - October 18

The growing problems with buying leasehold

Stringent new regulations on adapting tall buildings are among the new challenges facing those buying a flat

World - Financial Times - October 16

The Best Kindle to Buy in 2024

Here’s how Amazon’s ebook readers stack up—and which one might be right for you.

Tech - Wired - October 17

Home equity loan dos and don'ts to know this November

Want to borrow from your home equity this November? Here's what you should (and shouldn't) do now.

Will a HELOC or home equity loan be better this November?

Not sure if a HELOC or home equity loan will be better for you this November? Here's what to consider now.

3 home equity loan risks to know this November

Home equity loans can be helpful for borrowers now but there are some risks to know this November. Here are three.

Carried interest: private equity’s tax break

The lower-taxed performance fee has helped buyout firms’ executives amass personal fortunes

Business - Financial Times - 4 days ago

Don’t Get Desperate for a Deal

Founders who get fidgety about flagging top growth can get tempted by bad acquisitions.

Business - Inc. - 2 days ago

Corporate debts mount as credit funds let borrowers defer payments

Use of payment-in-kind loan terms is growing as companies struggle with heavy leverage and high interest rates

Business - Financial Times - October 14

Should you use your home equity now? Experts weigh in

Tapping into your home equity now could be smart, but it depends on your situation. Here's what some experts suggest.

What to know before refinancing your home equity loan

As interest rates drop, borrowers may want to refinance their home equity loan. Here's what they should know first.

Why home equity loan lending is rising (and what to do about it)

More and more borrowers are turning to home equity loans this year. Here's why you may want to pursue one, too.

Switzerland’s wealth managers bank on a future in Asia

Hong Kong and Singapore are the world’s rising wealth centres

World - Financial Times - October 16

Why a HELOC is better than a home equity loan going into November

With another interest rate cut looming for November, here's why homeowners should consider a HELOC now.

When will home equity loan interest rates fall again?

Home equity loan interest rates are on the decline. But when, precisely, will they fall again? Here's what to know.

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