James Gorman takes the helm as Disney chairman, succession plan still in play
In a surprising change of events at Disney’s magical kingdom, the company has chosen James Gorman to take the reins as its next chairman, set [more…]
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Unilever exits Russia, sells subsidiary to local buyer in €600 million deal
In a move that surprises absolutely no one, Unilever has finally bid farewell to its Russian operations, joining the ever-growing list of companies saying goodbye [more…]
Alinma Bank and Dell partner to drive digital transformation
In a future-forward move, Alinma Bank has teamed up with Dell Technologies, diving headfirst into the digital era with their newly signed memorandum of understanding [more…]
SoFi and PrimaryBid team up to give Main Street a slice of the IPO pie
In a move to disrupt Wall Street’s stronghold, SoFi has teamed up with UK’s PrimaryBid Technologies to shake up the IPO game. This new partnership, [more…]
Fortress Investment makes bid for Japan’s Spa Resort Hawaiians
Spa Resort Hawaiians—once the tropical crown jewel of Fukushima’s tourism industry—is now under the spotlight again, but this time for a corporate takeover. Fortress Investment [more…]
Talos Energy unveils major Gulf of Mexico oil find, boosts future prospects
In a striking development from the Gulf of Mexico, U.S. energy firm Talos Energy has announced a significant find of oil and natural gas. The [more…]
NFL seeks slice of private equity profits in new ownership deal
The National Football League (NFL) is preparing to carve out its slice of the private equity pie, adding a new twist to the already high-stakes [more…]
Canadian retail giant ACT makes a $38.4bn bid for 7-Eleven in historic takeover attempt
In an unexpected move, the Canadian convenience store powerhouse Alimentation Couche-Tard (ACT) has thrown down a jaw-dropping £29.7 billion ($38.4 billion USD) bid for the [more…]
Edelweiss Air brings Swiss charm to Seattle and Halifax with new flights
Get ready, Seattle! Starting June 2, 2025, the Alpine breeze of Switzerland is coming straight to your doorstep with Edelweiss’s new direct flights from SeaTac [more…]
DraftKings introduces surcharge to offset high state taxes
In a move to bolster profits, DraftKings is set to introduce a new gaming surcharge in states with high sports betting tax rates. Starting next [more…]