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United Nations Climate Summit kicks off with high stakes

With 2024 set to be the hottest year on record and leaders divided on climate action, this year's United Nations Climate Summit opens under high stakes and lingering doubts. CBS News national ...

Nissan shares jump after activist investor takes stake

Hedge fund Effissimo Capital is known for high-profile campaigns against big Japanese companies

World - Financial Times - November 12

Activist investor ValueAct has $1 billion stake in Meta, sources say

Activist investor ValueAct has a $1 billion stake in Facebook parent Meta, according to people familiar with the matter.

Business - CNBC - November 12

Elliott pushes to break up Honeywell after taking $5bn stake

US activist investor wants to split the conglomerate’s aerospace and automation businesses

Business - Financial Times - November 12

Mali’s junta escalates fight with mining groups over profit share

Resolute Mining chief and colleagues held as junta want greater share of gold producers’ profits

Business - Financial Times - November 13

Why Scholz caved on an early high-stakes German election

Also in this newsletter: Why the European parliament is holding Spain’s climate minister hostage

World - Financial Times - November 13

Vanguard Group increases GameStop position, surpassing CEO Ryan Cohen’s stake

The asset-management giant has grown its stake in videogame retailer and original meme stock.

Business - MarketWatch - November 13

UEFA Nations League: What's at stake, 2026 World Cup qualifying impact

The UEFA Nations League group stage is coming to a close, with much more at stake than you might think.

Sports - ESPN - November 15

CFP repercussions weigh heavy on the biggest game of the weekend

In this SEC showdown, surging Tennessee looks to stay on its path to the playoff while hobbled Georgia needs a victory just to stay alive.

Sports - Yahoo Sports - November 14

Billions at stake in court battle over North Sea oil

Lawyers and campaigners have made their arguments before Lord Ericht in Edinburgh this week.

Trump ushers in Europe’s high-stakes moment to defend Ukraine

US may not have patience to wait for Kyiv’s fortunes to improve before seeking negotiated settlement

World - Financial Times - November 16

Elliott Management bets on Japan property with 5% stake in Tokyo Gas

US activist investor plans to push Japanese company to offload some of its $9bn real estate portfolio

World - Financial Times - November 19

Tokyo Gas Shares Rise Sharply After Elliott Builds Stake

Activist investors, once shunned by Japanese management, have become increasingly prominent in the Japanese market.

Business - The Wall Street Journal - November 20

What to Know About Nvidia’s High-Stakes Earnings Report

Investors have high hopes for the chipmaker, the world’s most valuable company, which has enormous influence over the stock market.

Business - The New York Times - November 20

Ex-Man United star Mata buys stake in San Diego

Former Spain international and World Cup winner Juan Mata has joined the ownership group of MLS expansion side San Diego FC, the club announced on Wednesday.

Sports - ESPN - November 21

Thrive Capital: the venture firm staking billions on a few big bets

The ‘all in or all out’ approach of Josh Kushner’s VC business inverts the traditional venture model. Will it pay off?

Business - Financial Times - November 21

Trump taps Scott Bessent for high-stakes Treasury chief: What to know

President-elect Trump selected billionaire investor Scott Bessent to lead the Treasury Department on Friday as the former president continues to call for an increase in tariffs and major shifts in ...

Politics - The Hill - 6 days ago

How Nvidia earnings affect your stake in other tech stocks

When the AI giant sneezes, companies in its orbit catch a cold.

Business - MarketWatch - 4 days ago

Why College Football’s ‘Farmageddon’ Stakes Have Never Been Higher

For just the second time in their century-plus competition, the programs meet as ranked opponents.

Sports - The New York Times - Yesterday

NBA Cup 2024: What's at stake for Friday's 10-game slate

Here's a look at the lay of the land in each of the six groups as the tourney presses on.

Sports - Yahoo Sports - Yesterday

What's at stake for Celtics entering NBA Cup group finale vs. Bulls

It all comes down to this. Here's how the Celtics can advance to the NBA Cup quarterfinals entering their final game in Group C against the Bulls.

Sports - Yahoo Sports - 1 hour ago

NBA Cup updates: Lakers battle OKC; Hawks advance

The Atlanta Hawks will move in the NBA Cup while the Lakers try to stave off elimination.

Sports - ESPN - 1 hour ago

How the World Series Played a Role in a Critical Super Bowl Partnership

Jay-Z and his Roc Nation brand choose the halftime show performer. This year’s star, Kendrick Lamar, was just as important to the Dodgers’ run.

Sports - The New York Times - November 2

Is It Finally Time to Call the Detroit Lions the Super Bowl Favorites?

Without the star pass rusher Aidan Hutchinson, the Lions might need more help, a columnist for The Athletic writes.

Sports - The New York Times - November 4

NFL trade deadline winners and losers: While Chiefs and Lions bolster Super Bowl hopes, Cowboys sacrifice only their future

DeAndre Hopkins is already paying off for the Chiefs and the Lions and Commanders beefed up on defense. But what are the Cowboys and Steelers both made underwhelming additions.

Sports - Yahoo Sports - November 6