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Watches of Switzerland Explores Going Private After 55% Share Rally
Watches of Switzerland has held talks with potential bidders about going private, Reuters reports. Shares are up 55% this year but still sit
Matinas BioPharma Ditches Biotech for Nuclear in GH Power Merger
Matinas BioPharma is exiting biotech to merge with modular nuclear reactor developer GH Power. Shareholders will get about 9% of the new par
Watches of Switzerland Explores Going Private After 55% Share Rally
Watches of Switzerland, a FTSE 250 luxury watch retailer, has held early talks about going private after its shares surged 55% this year. So
Defense Metals Explores Partnerships and Offtake Deals for Wicheeda Rare Earth Project
Defense Metals is actively exploring partnerships, funding, and offtake deals for its Wicheeda rare earth project in British Columbia. The c
Morrisons Explores £600 Million Store-Backed Financing Deal with US REIT Realty Income
Morrisons is reportedly in discussions with US REIT Realty Income and other investors for a £600 million financing deal backed by its store
Plus500 Shares Tumble 16% After Full-Year Forecast Fails to Excite Despite Strong First Half
Plus500 shares dropped sharply after the online trading platform maintained its full-year guidance in line with analyst forecasts. The move
Quadria-Backed Maxivision Taps ICICI, IIFL for 2027 IPO Plans
Maxivision Super Specialty Eye Hospitals, backed by Quadria Capital, has appointed ICICI Securities and IIFL Capital to plan a 2027 initial
Indian IT Stocks Rally on TCS and L&T Deals, Nifty 50 Erases Early Losses
Indian stocks rebounded from early losses as IT shares rallied on new partnerships at TCS and L&T Technology Services. The Nifty 50 closed b
Mercedes-Benz Invests €1 Billion to Double EV Output at Hungary Plant
Mercedes-Benz is pouring €1 billion into its Kecskemet, Hungary plant to double production and add three new electric models. The expansion
Berenberg Cuts Orange EPS Forecasts on MasOrange Deal Timing and Restructuring Costs
Berenberg lowered its earnings per share forecasts for Orange for 2026 and 2027, citing the MasOrange deal's limited Q2 contribution and res
Shein Clears Beijing Hurdle, Heads to Hong Kong IPO Hearing This Week
Shein has secured Beijing's approval for its Hong Kong IPO, clearing a major regulatory hurdle. The fast-fashion retailer now faces a listin
RBC Lifts Next Price Target to £163 on International Online Growth
RBC Capital Markets raised its price target on Next to £163, saying its overseas online sales are growing faster and cost pressures are easi