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BHP Eyes $1.5–$2 Billion Chile Asset Sale to Sharpen Copper Focus
BHP is reportedly weighing the sale of a desalination plant and electricity transmission assets in Chile, potentially raising $1.5–$2 billio
Buyout Giants Circle Segafredo Zanetti as QuattroR Weighs Sale of Majority Stake
QuattroR is exploring a sale of its majority stake in Segafredo Zanetti, the Italian coffee giant behind brands like Segafredo and Chock ful
EquipmentShare Lifts 2026 Outlook on Strong Rentals, Unveils Buyback Plan
EquipmentShare raised its 2026 outlook after a strong Q2, citing higher fleet utilization and market share gains. Truist analysts note the n
WD-40 Lifts Outlook, Cue Biopharma Raises $50M, CCC Explores Sale
WD-40 boosted its forecast and retained its Americas homecare business, Cue Biopharma raised about $50 million through a private placement,
Apollo Goes Two Ways: $7.65B EasyJet Bid and €3B Bayer Contraceptives Deal
Apollo Global Management is pursuing two very different deals: a $7.65 billion bid for airline EasyJet and a €3 billion investment in Bayer'
Apollo's £5.7B Bid Upends EasyJet's Castlelake Deal
EasyJet had already agreed to open its books to Castlelake after five bids. Then Apollo stepped in with a higher £5.7 billion offer, sparkin
AtkinsRealis Partners with Indigenous-Owned Scout to Boost Infrastructure Bids
AtkinsRealis has signed a nonbinding agreement with Indigenous-owned Scout Engineering & Consulting to collaborate on infrastructure and com
European ADRs Edge Lower as Vodafone Surge Masks Mixed Trading
European stocks trading in the US as ADRs slipped 0.2% in early trading, but the headline masks big moves underneath. Vodafone surged 13% an
UBS Initiates Alpha Metallurgical Coverage with Neutral Rating, $165 Target
UBS has initiated coverage of Alpha Metallurgical Resources with a Neutral rating and a $165 price target. The bank highlights the company's
Houlihan Lokey Poised for M&A Rebound, BofA Says
Bank of America says Houlihan Lokey, an investment bank focused on middle-market deals and restructuring, could see earnings cushioned by a
First Lithium Minerals Plans C$5.4M Fundraise as Stock Dips Below Offer Price
First Lithium Minerals is raising about C$5.4 million through a private placement, selling units at C$0.11 and flow-through units at C$0.15.
Apollo's £5.7 Billion EasyJet Bid Sets Stage for Takeover Battle
Apollo Global Management has launched a £5.7 billion bid for easyJet, topping a rival offer from Castlelake. The move highlights strong priv