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BlackRock Will Buy Panama Canal Ports from CK Hutchison

An investor group led by BlackRock will acquire two ports near the Panama Canal that are owned by CK Hutchison and have been the subject of a dispute between President Trump and Panama.

The New York Times - 1d

BlackRock to buy Panama Canal ports after pressure from Trump

Deal worth $22.8bn involves sale of bulk of those owned by Hong Kong-based conglomerate CK Hutchison

Financial Times - 1d

FirstFT: Trump says UK could be spared tariffs

Also in today’s newsletter, Citi sends client $81tn in ‘near miss’ and Mexico extradites prisoners to the US

Financial Times - 5d

FirstFT: Ukraine truce proposal divides European allies

Also in today’s newsletter, crypto prices jump, and the Oscar winners

Financial Times - 2d

FirstFT: Trump tariffs hit global stock markets

Also in today’s newsletter, US suspends Ukraine military aid and global government borrowing set to hit record

Financial Times - 1d

A former BlackRock exec is set to lead Germany. What analysts expect now.

Election results suggest a government could be formed between the main center-right and center-left parties.

MarketWatch - Feb. 24

FirstFT: Ceasefire under threat after Hamas accused of violation

Also in today’s newsletter, Japanese to court Tesla for Nissan investment, and Eric Adams’ Faustian pact with Trump

Financial Times - Feb. 21

FirstFT: Germany’s Friedrich Merz pledges ‘independence from US’

Also in today’s newsletter, staff revolt at FTI and Apple’s DEI and OpenAI initiatives under fire

Financial Times - Feb. 24

FirstFT: US drives UN resolution on Ukraine war with Russian backing

Also in today’s newsletter, US companies left out of defence stock rally and BP abandons pledge to cut oil and gas output

Financial Times - Feb. 25

FirstFT: Ukraine agrees minerals deal in bid to improve US ties

Also in today’s newsletter, tax cut win for Trump, and a Big Read on the anti-vax movement

Financial Times - Feb. 26

FirstFT: Nvidia revenues beat forecasts and jump nearly 80%

Also in today’s newsletter, Trump threatens EU with tariffs, and 7-Eleven owner’s founding family ditches buyout bid

Financial Times - 6d

BlackRock $23 billion deal places key Panama ports under U.S. control

Hong Kong-based conglomerate has agreed to sell shares of its units that operate two key ports in Panama to BlackRock consortium.

CBS News - 1d

Trump touts BlackRock's Panama Canal ports deal, says U.S. is 'reclaiming' waterway

President Donald Trump cited BlackRock's Tuesday deal to acquire Panama Canal ports as part of his administration's broader effort to "reclaim" the crucial waterway.

CNBC - 21h

FirstFT: Trump declares ‘we are just getting started’ in longest address to Congress in modern times

Also in today’s newsletter, China sets out ambitious growth target and Arab states present alternate Gaza plan

Financial Times - 16h

What might an optimistic investor buy in the UK?

The outlook is far from rosy, but what if we’re overdoing the doom and gloom?

Financial Times - Feb. 21

‘We’re ready’: Frank McCourt on possibility of buying TikTok

McCourt's Project Liberty advocacy group submitted a bid to buy the U.S. assets of TikTok in early January.

The Hill - Feb. 21

Which iPhone 16 Model Should You Buy?

Should you save up for the iPhone 16 or save some cash with the new iPhone 16e? We break down Apple’s complicated lineup.

Wired - Feb. 21

What will Starmer’s defence spending buy from Trump?

Plus: Amol & Nick talk tactics over PM-President meets & remember past awkward encounters.

BBC News - 6d

Deal to buy Prince Andrew's business unravels

A financial lifeline for Prince Andrew from the sale of Pitch@Palace seems unlikely to go ahead.

BBC News - 4d

Belichick: Up to UNC players to buy into product

Though it's still too early into spring practice to know what he has, new UNC football coach Bill Belichick said it's up to the players to buy into the product.

ESPN - 1h

HP to Buy Humane, Maker of the Ai Pin, for $116 Million

Humane, which marketed its Ai Pin as the next big thing after smartphones, had raised $240 million from investors, including OpenAI’s Sam Altman. The pin will be discontinued.

The New York Times - Feb. 19

Technology Giants: Stop Bullying Companies Into Buying Agentic AI

Instead, develop an innovative product that relieves customer pain.

Inc. - Feb. 20

Should Broadcom really buy parts of Intel? It could be ‘extremely lucrative.’

Broadcom would only be interested in Intel’s core PC- and server-chip units, Piper Sandler speculated.

MarketWatch - Feb. 21

Walmart’s stock continues to drop despite ‘near-term buying opportunity’

Walmart Inc.’s stock deepened its losses on Friday after a brutal selloff in the previous session, as investors brushed aside positive comments from analysts.

MarketWatch - Feb. 21

Who will be the next James Bond? Speculation mounts after Amazon buys 007

Daniel Craig's replacement will be Amazon's biggest decision after gaining control of the franchise.

BBC News - Feb. 22

Brookfield buys National Grid’s renewables business in US for $1.7bn

Asset manager upbeat on sector despite Donald Trump’s anti-green agenda

Financial Times - Feb. 24

Earnings estimates are flatlining. This strategist says stop buying stocks.

Truist Advisory Services cut its view on equities to neutral, saying the risk/reward backdrop is looking more mixed.

MarketWatch - Feb. 25

What to know about home prices if you're looking to buy or sell

With spring selling season just around the corner, buyers may start to see a slight thaw of the real estate market. CBS News business analyst Jill Schlesinger explains.

CBS News - Feb. 25

Could Ukraine's mineral wealth buy it U.S. protection from Russia?

The Trump administration is apparently nearing a deal with Ukraine that could grant the U.S. access to mineral resources in exchange for security guarantees.

CBS News - Feb. 25

Mortgage rates stay under 7%. Should you buy a home now?

Today's mortgage rates are higher than they were a few years ago, but it could still be smart to buy a home now.

CBS News - Feb. 25

Barbara Corcoran Says Now Is the Right Time to Buy a House

Home prices went up 4 percent last year, and the Shark Tank star predicts more increases this year.

Inc. - 6d

Morocco urges people to not buy sheep for Eid al-Adha celebrations

With Morocco’s sheep herds dwindling at an alarming rate, King Mohammed VI made a rare break with tradition by urging families to forego buying sheep to sacrifice during the upcoming Eid Al-Adha

ABC News - 6d

Residents advised to buy earplugs as lighthouse fog alarm malfunctions

The automated Longships Lighthouse off Land's End is sounding a loud beep every 13 seconds.

BBC News - 5d

What's the Best iPhone to Buy or Avoid Right Now? (2025)

The iPhone 16e is here. Here are all the details on Apple's current smartphone lineup to help you find the right model.

Wired - 5d

Why Consumers Are Cutting Back on Shopping and Embracing ‘No Buy 2025’

Marketers followed consumers to social media and their phones. “Low Buy 2025” influencers are sharing tips for how to resist them.

The New York Times - 5d

Costco gold: Everything to know about buying the metal at the retail chain

Costco offers physical gold bars and coins, but weigh the pros and cons before buying from the retailer.

CBS News - 5d

Super Micro is back in compliance. Is that enough to make its stock a buy?

A Mizuho analyst has brought back his coverage of Super Micro shares — but declines to recommend them, citing competitive challenges.

MarketWatch - 5d

Alejandro Garnacho will ‘buy dinner’ at United after substitution reaction

Player left pitch area after being taken off against Ipswich Amorim: ‘The perception in a big club is really important’ Ruben Amorim has said Alejandro Garnacho will “pay for a dinner” for his ...

The Guardian - 5d

Microsoft pulling the plug on Skype after buying it for $8.5 billion

Microsoft will soon switch off Skype, a pioneering telecom and video call platform that emerged from the rubble of the dotcom era.

CBS News - 5d

Shedeur Sanders makes his case to be the No. 1 pick. Do you buy it?

Sanders boasts that he is someone who can change a team's culture, who has the mental toughness to lead a franchise.

Yahoo Sports - 5d

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