Flamboyant Deal Maker

Roche takes big step in weight-loss field with $5.3 billion deal. Novo Nordisk shares fall.

Swiss drugmaker Roche on Wednesday announced a major deal in the weight-loss category, agreeing to pay up to $5.3 billion to Zealand Pharma in a licensing and development deal.

MarketWatch - Mar. 12

Sam Darnold contract details: Seahawks can escape deal after one year

The Seahawks signed Sam Darnold to a three-year deal in free agency. Seattle will be able to get out of the deal if things don't work out.

Yahoo Sports - 6d

Artisans in Japan Uphold the Indigenous Ainu Culture

Jewelry makers and an embroiderer are among the craftspeople whose creations reflect the Indigenous people’s heritage.

The New York Times - Mar. 12

Northvolt’s fate teaches Europe a lesson: stick to what you’re good at

Bankruptcy dashes hope that a European EV battery maker could be capable of denting market dominance of Asian rivals

Financial Times - Mar. 12

Tesla warns Trump administration it is ‘exposed’ to retaliatory tariffs

Elon Musk’s electric-car maker says levies could make it costlier to produce vehicles in the US

Financial Times - Mar. 13

Tesla’s Letter to the Trump Administration, Tariffs and a Market Meltdown

Even Elon Musk’s electric vehicle maker is bracing for pain from the trade wars, as stocks fall into correction territory.

The New York Times - Mar. 14

Chinese battery giant CATL posts annual revenue drop ahead of Hong Kong listing

The world's largest electric-vehicle battery maker has filed for a listing in Hong Kong, without disclosing the exact size and timeline.

CNBC - Mar. 14

Nintendo Used to Operate a Taxi Company and, Allegedly, a Chain of ‘Love Hotels’

One of the most prolific makers of video games and cards took innovation by iteration to an extreme.

Inc. - Mar. 15

Tesla sales have ‘significantly underperformed’ in all key regions, analyst says

Mizuho lowers its price target by 16.5% to reflect all of the EV maker’s current woes.

MarketWatch - 6d

BYD shares hit record high on 5-minute EV charging claims

Chinese electric vehicle maker says new models can compete with refuelling times for petrol cars

Financial Times - 5d

Short sellers make $16bn profit from Tesla’s share price plunge

Payday follows years of pain for hedge funds that bet against Elon Musk’s electric-car maker

Financial Times - 5d

Chip sector supplier raises $3bn in Japan’s biggest IPO since 2018

Semiconductor materials maker JX Advanced Metals had cut price range amid tech sell-off

Financial Times - 4d

Ben & Jerry's claims parent company ousted its boss over political activism

Ice cream maker alleges the move is part of efforts by its parent company to silence its activism

BBC News - 4d

Nvidia Bets Big on Synthetic Data

Nvidia has acquired synthetic data startup Gretel to bolster the AI training data used by the chip maker's customers and developers.

Wired - 4d

Man files complaint after ChatGPT said he killed his children

The Norwegian man says the chatbot's maker OpenAI should be fined over the completely inaccurate information.

BBC News - 3d

Tesla recalls more than 46,000 Cybertrucks over safety issue

Elon Musk’s electric-car maker says panel may fall off pick-up truck causing a ‘road hazard’

Financial Times - 3d

Wang Chuanfu, the BYD founder with a battery obsession

Chinese EV maker’s five-minute charge puts the disrupter one step closer to conquering global markets

Financial Times - 2d

Liverpool go back in time by signing £60m-a-season kit deal with Adidas

Club wore Adidas from 1985-1996 and from 2006-2012 Deal starts in August and ends partnership with Nike Liverpool have signed a multi-year kit deal with Adidas believed to be worth £60m a ...

The Guardian - Mar. 10

Sources: Seahawks DT Reed back on 3-year deal

Seattle Seahawks defensive tackle Jarran Reed is returning to the team on a three-year deal worth up to $25 million, sources told ESPN.

ESPN - Mar. 9

Rams to sign ex-All-Pro WR Adams to 2-year deal

Six-time Pro Bowl wide receiver Davante Adams agreed to a two-year deal with the Los Angeles Rams, the team announced Sunday.

ESPN - Mar. 10

Source: Ex-Chiefs S Reid to Saints on 3-year deal

Safety Justin Reid is returning home to Louisiana after agreeing to a three-year, $31.5 million deal with the Saints, a source told ESPN.

ESPN - Mar. 11

Ex-Eagles CB Slay joins Steelers on 1-year deal

Darius Slay Jr. has agreed to a one-year, fully guaranteed $10 million deal with the Steelers, the veteran CB's agents told ESPN.

ESPN - Mar. 12

'Pokémon Go' sells to Saudi-backed Scopely in $3.5-billion deal

Scopely, a mobile game company, will purchase 'Pokémon Go' and other games from developer Niantic in a deal worth $3.5 billion, the companies announced Wednesday.

Los Angeles Times - Mar. 12

Wide receiver Mike Williams is heading back to Chargers on one-year deal

Wide receiver Mike Williams, who was cut by the Chargers just last year in a move to get under the salary cap, is returning to the team on a one-year deal.

Yahoo Sports - Mar. 13

Eagles agree to deal with former Giants CB Adoree' Jackson

On Thursday, the Eagles added a veteran cornerback to the mix, agreeing to a deal with former Titans and Giants cornerback Adoree' Jackson Jordan Schultz reports

Yahoo Sports - Mar. 13

Eagles agree to a one-year deal with veteran long-snapper Charley Hughlett

The Rick Lovato era appears to be over in Philadelphia after the Eagles agreed to a one-year deal with veteran long-snapper Charley Hughlett

Yahoo Sports - Mar. 14

Chagos Islanders seek to take UK government to court over deal with Mauritius

Two women born on the Chagos Islands are seeking to take the British government to court over a proposed deal to transfer sovereignty of the disputed Indian Ocean archipelago to Mauritius

ABC News - Mar. 16

Hong Kong Adds to China’s Growing Criticism of Panama Canal Deal

The city’s chief executive said a deal between the Hong Kong conglomerate CK Hutchison and BlackRock, a major American investment firm, requires “serious attention.”

The New York Times - 5d

Adidas Promo Codes & Deals: Up to 50% Off in March 2025

Save up to 50% at the Adidas Spring Sale and join the adiClub to enjoy great benefits, like 15% off, plus other member-exclusive deals.

Wired - 4d

Nvidia, GM announce deal for AI, factories and next-gen vehicles

GM and Nvidia have inked new deals that include the carmaker utilizing several AI services from the tech giant for its vehicles, ADAS and factories.

CNBC - 4d

Source: DE Omenihu gets 1-year deal with Chiefs

Defensive end Charles Omenihu is returning to the Chiefs on a one-year deal worth a maximum of $7 million, a source told ESPN's Adam Schefter.

ESPN - 2d

Giants signing WR Lil'Jordan Humphrey to one-year deal

Continuing to try and rebuild their roster for the 2025 season, the Giants announced Friday that they've signed WR Lil'Jordan Humphrey to a one-year deal

Yahoo Sports - 2d

Chiefs agree to terms with CB Robert Rochell on one-year deal

The Chiefs have agreed to terms with free agent cornerback/core special teams player Robert Rochell on a one-year deal, Adam Schefter of ESPN reports.

Yahoo Sports - 2d

Source: Dodgers, Roberts agree on 4-year deal

Manager Dave Roberts and the Los Angeles Dodgers are in agreement on a four-year extension that will set an MLB record for average annual value, a source told ESPN on Monday, a deal that will run ...

ESPN - Mar. 10

Comedian of Trump rally fame gets Netflix deal

Tony Hinchcliffe, the comedian who made multiple controversial jokes at a Trump rally in October, has received a Netflix deal. “Kill Tony is coming to Netflix. We're teaming up with Tony ...

The Hill - Mar. 10

Patriots announce deals with Epps, Hollins, Hooper and Tonga

The New England Patriots continued to add to their growing list of free agent signings, announcing deals Friday with safety Marcus Epps, receiver Mack Hollins, tight end Austin Hooper and defensive ...

Yahoo Sports - Mar. 14