The $13 billion that Elon Musk borrowed to buy Twitter has turned into the worst merger finance deal for banks since the 2008 09 financial crisis.
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Financial Times - Business
Traders step up bets on BoE interest rate cut
Markets price in 35% chance of central bank move this week as expectations of large US rate cut have grownYesterday -
Yahoo Sports - Sports
Yahoo Sports AM: Worst trade ever?
In today's edition: Bryce gets benched, MLB playoff picture, a trip to Ireland for the Laytown Races, the Eiffel Tower debate, and more.Yesterday -
The New York Times - Business
F.D.I.C. and Justice Dept. May Get Tougher on Bank Deals
The F.D.I.C. is expected to vote on more stringent new rules for takeovers, while the Justice Department plans to overhaul its own guidelines.Yesterday -
Financial Times - World
A crisis of confidence at the Fed
Its self doubt comes in a decisive week for central banksYesterday - Federal Reserve -
ABC News - Tech
Elon Musk has often inflamed politically tense moments, raising worries for the US election
As Election Day draws nearer, social media posts by X owner Elon Musk are raising concerns that he will use his immense platform to question the legitimacy of the vote in the U.S. presidential ...Yesterday - Elon Musk -
The New York Times - Top stories
Gen Z Has Regrets
One way to quantify the value of a product is to find out how many of the people who use it wish it had never been invented.Yesterday -
MarketWatch - Business
FanDuel owner Flutter Entertainment strikes $2.6 billion deal to buy Italy’s Snaitech
Flutter Entertainment has reached an agreement to acquire Playtech subsidiary Snaitech, in what will see the Irish company become Italy’s largest gambling businessYesterday -
BBC News - Top stories
Brexit deal impact in UK is worsening, warn economists
The findings come from a report covering the three-year period after the Brexit deal was signed.2 days ago - United Kingdom -
The Wall Street Journal - Business
Flutter Buys Playtech's Italian Operation
Flutter Entertainment said it was buying Italian gambling company Snaitech from Playtech in a cash deal valued at $2.6 billion.2 days ago - Italy -
The Wall Street Journal - Business
Meta Deepens Smart Glasses Push With EssilorLuxottica Deal
Meta Platforms struck a new long-term agreement with Ray-Ban maker EssilorLuxottica, deepening a push into smart eyewear as the tech giant starts to roll out artificial-intelligence features.2 days ago - Meta -
Financial Times - World
The backroom deal to parachute Macron loyalist into Brussels
Stéphane Séjourné has backed French president since 2017 and replaces European Commission’s biggest rebel2 days ago -
Wired - Tech
The Trumps Have Gone Full Crypto With World Liberty Financial
After coming out in favor of crypto, the Trump family is launching a venture of its own. You’ll just have to wait for the details.2 days ago - Donald Trump -
Financial Times - World
Trump promotes sons’ crypto company World Liberty Financial
Republican presidential candidate courts digital asset sector in his campaign2 days ago - Donald Trump -
BBC News - Top stories
Elon Musk deletes X post about Harris and Biden
The tech tycoon has deleted the post about assassination attempts on the president and vice-president, saying it was a joke.2 days ago - Joe Biden -
The Hill - Politics
White House calls out Musk's Harris assassination 'joke' as 'irresponsible'
The White House called Elon Musk’s now-deleted “joke,” which questioned why “no one is even trying” to assassinate Vice President Harris, “irresponsible” in a statement Monday. “As President Biden ...2 days ago -
The Wall Street Journal - Business
Microsoft Boosts Dividend, Authorizes Buyback of Up to $60 Billion
Microsoft will raise its quarterly payout by about 11% and begin a new stock-buyback program.2 days ago - Microsoft -
ABC News - Entertainment
PHOTO COLLECTION: Britain's Prince Harry turns 40
This is a collection of photos chosen by AP photo editors.2 days ago - United Kingdom