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Flurry of takeover activity sweeps UK market
Renewi and Loungers both agree deals while Direct Line rebuffs approachBusiness - Financial Times - 13 hours ago -
Why Germany Is Resisting UniCredit’s Takeover of Commerzbank
Despite an openness to cross-border mergers, Germany has pushed back against talk of the Italian lender UniCredit’s acquiring Commerzbank.Top stories - The New York Times - November 1 -
LinkedIn’s Hostile Takeover of the Tech Job Market
LinkedIn is going all-in on AI for recruiters and job seekers.Business - Inc. - November 5 -
Chelsea duo praise Bompastor's smooth takeover
Chelsea duo Erin Cuthbert and Zecira Musovic praised new manager Sonia Bompastor following their unbeaten start to the season and the smooth transition to her leadership.Sports - ESPN - November 6 -
Verizon's Takeover of Frontier Communications Wins Shareholder Support
The $9.6 billion deal would expand Verizon’s fiber network to a size that would rival major competitors such as AT&T and Comcast.Business - The Wall Street Journal - November 13 -
7-Eleven, the Slurpee and a $47 Billion Takeover Battle
The convenience chain is at the center of a bidding war between would-be buyers on two continents. Here’s why they’re hungry for it.Business - The Wall Street Journal - 6 days ago -
Banco BPM rejects UniCredit takeover bid
Italy’s third-largest bank says value of offer is ‘completely unusual’ and fails to reflect its prospectsWorld - Financial Times - 2 days ago -
Florida's takeover of the GOP is about to transform Washington
POLITICO reporters discuss what Florida’s takeover of the Republican Party means in a second Trump administration.Politics - Politico - 2 days ago -
Elon Musk’s Twitter Takeover Set Off a Race to the Bottom
Social media companies that once at least tried to promote a healthy information ecosystem have largely given up—and insiders say Musk’s example gave them cover.Tech - Wired - November 5 -
UniCredit and Commerzbank square off with target hikes amid takeover battle
UniCredit and Commerzbank flaunted their financial strength as the fate of one of Europe's largest banking mergers still hangs in balance.Business - CNBC - November 6 -
Jos Buttler returns for England ‘excited’ by McCullum’s white-ball takeover
Captain admits fearing sack after T20 World Cup flop McCullum says main job is lifting ‘miserable’ Buttler Jos Buttler feared he could be sacked as England captain after their T20 World Cup exit ...World - The Guardian - November 8 -
X sees largest user exodus since Musk takeover
Users are exploring alternatives like Bluesky and Threads.Top stories - NBC News - November 13 -
How the states can protect public health from the federal fringe takeover
No matter where we live, we should ask what our state doing to protect our families against rancorous false cries against basic public health protections.Politics - The Hill - November 14 -
KKR and Bain’s $4bn takeover battle set to open up M&A in Japan
Bankers say clash of private equity titans augurs new phase of ‘hostile’ dealmaking in countryWorld - Financial Times - November 18 -
SG Fleet Receives $780 Million Private-Equity Takeover Proposal
SG’s stock jumped 20% on the announcement, which came five weeks after the company reiterated guidance for an annual underlying profit of between A$88 million and A$95 million.Business - The Wall Street Journal - 4 days ago -
Trump transition team signs agreement to begin takeover from Biden
Officials sign memorandum of understanding although details suggest some breaks with standard practice. Donald Trump ’s team announced on Tuesday it had signed an agreement to start the complex ...World - The Guardian - 2 days ago -
Judge Finds New York in Contempt, Clearing the Way for Rikers Takeover
The finding was a landmark in a court case that has stretched out over more than a decade. Plans for a receivership of New York City’s jails will be heard on Jan. 14.Top stories - The New York Times - Yesterday -
UK car insurer Direct Line rejects £3.3bn takeover offer by Aviva
The company, part way through a turnaround plan, says the cash and shares proposal undervalues the businessWorld - Financial Times - Yesterday -
Everton owner Moshiri makes pledge over £451m debt if takeover drags on
Debt would be converted into shares to avoid payment Moshiri committed to waiving debt in Friedkin deal Farhad Moshiri has agreed to convert his £451m loan to Everton into shares if the club has ...World - The Guardian - 13 hours ago -
What to Know About a Possible Federal Takeover of Rikers Island
A judge found New York City in contempt of an agreement meant to improve jail conditions, setting the stage for a receivership.Top stories - The New York Times - 20 hours ago -
Young Thug released from jail after guilty plea on gang charges
The Grammy winner's criminal trial on racketeering and gang charges was the longest in state history.Top stories - BBC News - November 1 -
Time is a flat circle — active vs passive edition
Nothing ever really changesWorld - Financial Times - November 4 -
Wars and activism drive demand for executive security
Allied Universal has recently launched an ‘enhanced’ service as political risks riseBusiness - Financial Times - November 5 -
Ravens activate RB Mitchell, waive OLB Ngakoue
Ravens running back Keaton Mitchell was activated off the physically unable to perform list Thursday.Sports - ESPN - November 7 -
49ers activate McCaffrey off injured reserve
The 49ers activated running back Christian McCaffrey from injured reserve Saturday, setting up his season debut on Sunday vs. the Bucs.Sports - ESPN - November 9 -
ETFs are becoming an active choice for UK investors
Globally, actively managed ETFs have captured a quarter of flowsWorld - Financial Times - November 14 -
Pats activate DT Barmore (blood clots) off IR
The Patriots have activated defensive tackle Christian Barmore to the 53-man roster for the first time since he was sidelined in late July after being diagnosed with blood clots.Sports - ESPN - November 16 -
How Universities Cracked Down on Pro-Palestinian Activism
Stricter rules and punishments over campus protests seem to be working. Universities have seen just under 950 protest events this semester, compared with 3,000 in the spring.Top stories - The New York Times - 3 days ago -
Chiefs plan to activate RB Pacheco, DE Omenihu
The Chiefs are planning to activate running back Isiah Pacheco and defensive end Charles Omenihu in time for them to play in Friday's game against the Raiders, coach Andy Reid said Wednesday.Sports - ESPN - Yesterday -
Chinese factory activity expands for first time in six months
Beijing set to unveil fiscal stimulus focused on struggling local governments next weekBusiness - Financial Times - October 31 -
A key manufacturing index in China turned positive in October after months of contraction
A closely watched survey on manufacturing in China has edged into positive territoryWorld - ABC News - October 31 -
Chicago business-activity index drops to five-month low in October
Index falls to 41.6, falling short of 46.8 consensus forecast.Business - MarketWatch - October 31 -
Washington governor activates National Guard against election-related violence
Washington Gov. Jay Inslee (D) activated the National Guard to be on stand-by in the event it is asked to support local law enforcement and the Washington State Patrol during election week, a press ...Politics - The Hill - November 2 -
Colombian authorities arrest active and retired military personnel over weapons trafficking
Authorities in Colombia have arrested a group of nine active and retired military personnel over weapons trafficking accusations stemming from a wider investigation into a grenade attack last year ...World - ABC News - November 2
