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Bernstein Boosts Ryanair Target, Sees Earnings Power Overlooked
Bernstein lifted its price target for Ryanair to €32.50 and sharply raised earnings forecasts, saying the budget airline's profit power is n
Solstice Advanced Materials and Element Solutions in $27 Billion Merger Talks
Solstice Advanced Materials and Element Solutions are in talks for a mostly stock merger of equals valued at about $27 billion. The deal aim
EasyJet Soars 11% on Sweetened £5.5B Take-Private Bid; European Markets Flat
EasyJet shares surged 11% after Castlelake sweetened its take-private offer, valuing the airline at up to £5.5 billion. The broader STOXX 60
Bernstein Cuts Kering Forecasts, Sees Gucci Recovery Delayed Until Late 2026
Bernstein has cut its forecasts for Kering, saying Gucci's recovery is slower than expected. The bank now sees growth returning only by late
Fincantieri Invests €600 Million in Underwater Tech to Boost Subsea Unit
Italian shipbuilder Fincantieri is spending about €600 million to acquire majority stakes in four underwater-tech companies. The move aims t
ITV Sells Production Arm to Sky for £1.6B as UK M&A Activity Heats Up
ITV has agreed to sell its media and entertainment division to Comcast's Sky for £1.6 billion. The deal comes as EasyJet and Next also face
Thales, Continental, EasyJet Lead a Busy Day of European Deal-Making
A flurry of deals swept across Europe and Australia as Thales, Continental, Credit Agricole, easyJet, and two Australian gold miners announc
Thales Buys 35.5% Stake in Exail, Sets Stage for Full Takeover of Underwater Drone Maker
Thales has agreed to buy the Gorgé family's 35.51% stake in Exail for €134 a share, marking the first move toward a full acquisition of the
Ocado CEO Tim Steiner Extends Tenure Through 2029 as Company Seeks New North American Partners
Ocado founder Tim Steiner will stay CEO until the start of the 2028 financial year, then remain through 2029 in a founder role. The move end
ITV Sells Broadcast Arm to Comcast's Sky in £1.6 Billion Deal Reshaping UK TV
ITV is selling its broadcast and advertising business to Comcast's Sky for £1.6 billion. The deal keeps ITV Studios independent and includes
Cellnex Extends Vodafone Spain Deal; Aena Reopens Airport Ad Tender
Cellnex has renewed its network infrastructure deal with Vodafone Spain for another decade. Meanwhile, Aena is re-tendering its airport adve
Vedanta's India Metals Output Hits Records as Overseas Volumes Slide
Vedanta's latest quarterly update shows record metals output in India, but weaker international results due to mine depletion and shipping d