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Australian Buyout Financing Activity Gets Boost From Lumus Deal




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China's renaming of its regional jet is another clear sign its homegrown planemaker is coming for Boeing and Airbus

The ARJ21, COMAC's first commercially available plane, was rebranded on Tuesday to the C909. Chen Xiao/VCG via Getty Images China's COMAC is rebranding its regional jet to the C909, keeping with the naming style of its newer C919. That might not get COMAC more C909 sales, but it markets the plane…




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Just Eat Takeaway announces that it is selling Grubhub to Wonder in a $650M deal expected to close in Q1 2025; Just Eat bought Grubhub for $7.3B in 2020

Netherlands-based Just Eat Takeaway announced today that it is selling Grubhub to Wonder in a deal valued at $650 million. The company said that it expects the deal to be completed by Q1 2025. “The sale of Grubhub to Wonder will increase the cash generation capabilities of Just Eat Takeaway.com…




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Bluesky Pulled a Million New Users After Election as More Abandoned Musk’s X

The reelection of Donald Trump as president last week brought a wave of jubilation to X (formerly Twitter). The influencers and megadonors who supported the Republican nominee delighted in the defeat of his opponent, Vice President Kamala Harris, while giddily speculating about the extremist…




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Yen Weakens to 155 Against Dollar, Raising Intervention Risk

In This Article: (Bloomberg) -- The yen weakened beyond 155 per dollar for the first time since July, raising the risk that Japan will enter the currency market to try to slow the depreciation. Most Read from Bloomberg The Japanese currency slid as much as 0.4% to 155.15 against the dollar,…




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US Startup Buys Just Eat Takeaway’s Grubhub for $650 Million

In This Article: (Bloomberg) -- Wonder Group Inc. is buying Grubhub from Just Eat Takeaway.com NV for about $650 million, acquiring the restaurant delivery service at a steep discount to the $7.3 billion price tag it commanded during the early days of the Covid pandemic. Most Read from…




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European markets head for higher open; U.S. inflation data in focus

European stocks are expected to open positive territory Wednesday, with global markets focused on upcoming U.S. inflation data. The U.K.'s FTSE 100 index is expected to open 36 points higher at 8,056, Germany's DAX up 38 points at 19,081, France's CAC up 11 points at 7,356 and Italy's FTSE MIB up…




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China said to hold meeting on economic woes

The Chinese authorities are seeking to host a meeting with the representatives of major international economy-focused organizations to discuss its progress and the situation around the globe, the Sout...




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Israeli forces strike Oct. 7 attacker's cell in Gaza

The Israeli Defense Forces (IDF) said on Wednesday that it eliminated a militant cell member, Yasser Ghandi, in Gaza's Shejaiya area who allegedly participated in the October 7 attack in Israel that l...




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The U.S. Can’t Beat China at Solar Power. It May Be Time to Join Them




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CNBC Daily Open: Postelection euphoria takes a breather

This report is from today's CNBC Daily Open, our international markets newsletter. CNBC Daily Open brings investors up to speed on everything they need to know, no matter where they are. Like what you see? You can subscribe here. U.S. and Asia markets slip U.S. markets retreated on Wednesday after…




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Why identity security is having an identity crisis

Illumio’s Raghu Nandakumara argues that non-user entities represent ‘the next frontier of risk’ in cybersecurity. Read more: Why identity security is having an identity crisis




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UK engineering firm Smiths upgrades annual revenue growth outlook

UK's Smiths Group on Wednesday upgraded its annual organic revenue growth outlook after the engineering firm posted a 15.8% rise in first-quarter revenue. The company now expects full-year organic revenue growth of 5%-7%, up from the original 4%-6% guidance. (Reporting by Shanima A and Chandini…




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Spot bitcoin ETFs continue strong inflows of $817 million, BTC dips 3.4%

Bitcoin fell 3.4% in the past 24 hours to trade at $86,855, potentially indicating profit-taking by investors, according to a BRN analyst.




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8 killed in Israeli airstrike in Lebanon

An airstrike by Israeli forces in southern Lebanon has led to the death of eight individuals, according to reports from the Lebanese state news agency NNA. "The National News Agency corresponden...




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Swedish Fintech Klarna Files for Widely Expected IPO in US

Swedish payments firm Klarna Group Plc has filed for an initial public offering in the US, ending months of speculation that the company was readying a stock market listing. Most Read from Bloomberg Klarna confidentially submitted a draft registration statement to the Securities and Exchange…




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Klarna files for a US IPO; analysts put Klarna's implied valuation at ~$14.6B in October 2024 after shareholder Chrysalis upped the value of its stake to $154M




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Russia's lucrative oil and oil industry is an easy target for Europe after Trump's election victory

The EU is considering replacing Russian liquified natural gas imports with US shipments — a move that could hit President Vladimir Putin's war chest. Contributor/ Getty Images Trump's presidency may pressure Russia's oil and gas industry. The EU is thinking about replacing Russian LNG with US…




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Iranian, Russian Card Payment Systems 'Officially Linked': Tehran

Iranian, Russian Card Payment Systems 'Officially Linked': Tehran Via The Cradle Iranian and Russian card payment systems were formally linked this week, coming as the two nations have been working together to circumvent economic sanctions imposed by Washington and the west. The announcement…




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Seven & i's reported offer and the biggest management buyouts to date

Japan's Seven & i Holdings said on Wednesday it has received a buyout proposal from its vice president who is a member of its founding Ito family.




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Tesla's Chinese Battery Supplier CATL 'Open Minded' About US Expansion If Trump Welcomes Chinese Investments

Amid the evolving landscape of U.S.-China trade relations, CATL, one of the world’s largest battery manufacturer, has expressed interest in establishing a manufacturing plant in the United States. What Happened: Robin Zeng, the founder and chairman of CATL, shared this perspective in a recent…




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7-Eleven starts talks with ACT on $47bn takeover bid as ‘white knight’ emerges

Convenience store operator receives rival buyout offer from members of founding family




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ECB's Villeroy: More rate cuts as inflation moderates

Member of the European Central Bank (ECB) Governing Council and Bank of France Governor Francois Villeroy de Galhau indicated on Wednesday that more interest rate cuts could be on the horizon, noting ...




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Tesla Stock Gets a New Street-High Price Target Following Trump’s Victory

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Judge blocks Oakland airport name change, says it ‘damages the goodwill and value’ of SFO’s brand




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Crypto Bull Market Arrives: Analysts Say 'Buy Everything You Can'




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Factbox-Seven & i's reported offer and the biggest management buyouts to date

In This Article: By Kane Wu HONG KONG (Reuters) - Japan's Seven & i Holdings said on Wednesday it has received a buyout proposal from its vice president who is a member of its founding Ito family. The statement follows a Bloomberg report that the 7-Eleven owner was considering a management buyout…




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An all-new 650 hp Cadillac, Hertz is selling off more EVs, and something weird at Tesla

On today’s exciting episode of Quick Charge, we’ve got the Vistiq! It’s all-new, three row SUV from Cadillac that packs 650 hp and can go from 0-60 mph in under 3.5 seconds, a serious word from Rivian, and something fishy at Tesla. We’ve also got word that Hertz is selling off even more of its…




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Media executives say that some brands were preparing to advertise on X once again, as Elon Musk was likely to gain an influential Trump administration role




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Europe Needs Stronger Autonomy After Trump Win, Greek PM Says




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Thames Water gets backing from three-quarter of creditors; markets eye US inflation – business live

Emergency funding deal would give struggling water company £3bn lifeline Thames Water has been teetering on the brink of collapse since being described as “uninvestible” in March when shareholders refused to pour in more cash. The government has been on standby for nationalisation through a…




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Klarna files for IPO in the US

Swedish fintech ‘confidentially submitted’ documents to SEC




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Elon Musk Could Slash Billions in Federal Spending With This One Move




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After spending three years working on SMS verification at Zenly, Prelude wants to fix SMS onboarding

Prelude is a new a new French startup that focuses on SMS verification; it’s coming out of stealth Wednesday. The two founders met when they were working for Zenly, a popular location-sharing app with tens of millions of users that was acquired by Snap (and later shut down). While you might not…




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Would Donald Trump's Iran Crackdown Benefit Russia? Experts Weigh In

Even before Donald Trump named Elise Stefanik the new U.S. ambassador to the United Nations, the New York representative had touted how the president-elect would return to a "maximum pressure" campaign on Iran. The Wall Street Journal said Trump would "drastically increase" sanctions to "choke…




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UK fintech firm Revolut expands crypto exchange to 30 new markets in Europe

Revolut, which claims to have over 45 million customers globally, launched Revolut X as its stand-alone exchange in the UK earlier this year.




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Why the government's flood insurance program is underwater

Why the government's flood insurance program is underwater Major flooding events are increasingly common across the U.S., but homeowners looking for flood insurance will find few choices. The main providers of flood insurance is the U.S. government through the National Flood Insurance Program, or…




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The strange way the world's fastest microchips are made

The strange way the world's fastest microchips are made This is the story behind one of the most valuable — and perhaps, most improbable — technologies humanity has ever created. It's a breakthrough called extreme ultraviolet lithography, and it's how the most advanced microchips in the world are…




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Europe opens mostly lower with US inflation in focus

Major European stock markets opened mostly lower on Wednesday as investors' main focus shifted to October's inflation figures from the United States, pivotal statistics in shaping the Federal Reserve'...




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Google DeepMind releases AlphaFold 3's source code and model weights for academic use, which could accelerate scientific discovery and drug development

Join our daily and weekly newsletters for the latest updates and exclusive content on industry-leading AI coverage. Learn More Google DeepMind has unexpectedly released the source code and model weights of AlphaFold 3 for academic use, marking a significant advance that could accelerate scientific…




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Indonesia's volcanic eruption grounds international flights on tourist island of Bali

In This Article: DENPASAR, Indonesia (AP) — Several international airlines canceled flights to and from Indonesia’s tourist island of Bali on Wednesday as an ongoing volcanic eruption left travelers stranded at airports. Indonesia’s Mount Lewotobi Laki Laki volcano on the remote island of Flores…




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US Consumer Price Index data may offer clues on next Fed interest rate decision

The US Consumer Price Index is set to rise 2.6% YoY in October, faster than September’s 2.4% increase. - Annual core CPI inflation is expected to remain at 3.3% in October. - The inflation data could significantly impact the market’s pricing of the Fed’s interest rate outlook and the US Dollar…




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Beleaguered Scholz Makes Election Pitch to Skeptical Germans

Germany’s election campaign kicks into high gear on Wednesday, when Chancellor Olaf Scholz makes his case in a public address for another term, despite polls showing voters are overwhelmingly looking for a change. Most Read from Bloomberg Scholz’s Social Democrats will tout the chancellor’s…




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Trump Forms DOGE With Elon Musk And Vivek Ramaswamy At The Helm: Will It Impact Tesla CEO's Role At The EV Giant And SpaceX?

President-elect Donald Trump, on Tuesday, greenlit the formation of the Department of Government Efficiency or DOGE, the acronym which almost sounds like a parody of the cryptocurrency known as Dogecoin (CRYPTO: DOGE). As the department promises to restructure federal agencies and reduce…




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Hong Kong deputy to China’s legislature buys hotel for US$35 million, a 30% discount

Bunny Chan, who is a deputy to the National People’s Congress, and Paggy Chan, are the new owners of Twenty One Whitfield.




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Elon Musk to Lead New Government Department for Trump. Tesla Stock Should Be OK




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OCBC Has Enough Capital For M&A, Business Growth, CEO Says

Singapore’s Oversea-Chinese Banking Corp. has enough capital for business growth even as Chief Executive Officer Helen Wong signals her appetite for deals while keeping the bank’s dividend policy. Most Read from Bloomberg “We are well-capitalized,” Wong said Wednesday in an interview with Haslinda…




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Trump's return presents opportunities for China

Cao Xin is a senior researcher at The Charhar Institute, a Beijing-based think tank. I had the opportunity to observe the American presidential election on the morning of Nov. 6 (China time) at the U.S. embassy in Beijing. For China, the world's second-largest economy, Donald Trump's victory…




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