M&A
IAG mulling potential acquisitions - report
British Airways owner International Consolidated Airlines Group is turning its attention to industry consolidation, it was reported on Monday, with ailing rivals thought to be in its sights.
Science Group to buy TP Group in £17.5m deal
Engineering company TP Group surged on Monday after agreeing to be bought by rival Science Group for around £17. 5m.
Tesla said to have held talks over potential Glencore stake
Tesla reportedly held talks with Glencore about taking a stake in the Swiss commodities group as it looks to secure materials needed for the rollout of electric vehicles.
Twitter tumbles as US said to consider security review of Musk deals
Twitter shares tumbled in pre-market trade on Friday following a report that Biden administration officials are discussing whether the US should subject some of Elon Musk’s ventures to national security reviews.
German producer prices surge again in September
German producer prices surged again in September amid soaring energy prices, according to figures released by Destatis on Thursday.
Philip Morris sweetens bid for Swedish Match
Philip Morris International said on Thursday that it has sweetened its offer for smokeless tobacco company Swedish Match.
Eli Lilly to buy genetic medicine developer Akouos for $487m
Eli Lilly said on Tuesday that it has agreed to buy genetic medicine developer Akouos for $487m.
FinnCap in early takeover talks with Panmure Gordon
Investment bank FinnCap confirmed on Tuesday that it has received indicative non-binding takeover proposals from rival Panmure Gordon.
Billionaire rapper Ye to buy social media platform Parler
Parlement Technologies said on Monday that it has agreed to sell Parler - its free speech social media platform - to billionaire rapper and fashion designer Kanye West, who now goes by just Ye.
BP snaps up Archaea Energy in $4.1bn deal
BP said on Monday that it has agreed to buy US renewable natural gas producer Archaea Energy in a $4. 1bn deal.
Frasers boosts stake in MySale target
Frasers Group urged MySale shareholders to accept its £14m takeover offer on Monday, after the British retailer bolstered its stake in the Australian firm.
US grocery chain Kroger to buy rival Albertsons in $24.6bn deal
US grocery chain Kroger has agreed to buy rival Albertsons in a $24. 6bn deal.
Mizuho among suitors looking at Credit Suisse securitised products unit - report
Mizuho Financial Group has reportedly emerged as a suitor for at least part of Credit Suisse’s securitised products group.
Twitter claims Musk is under investigation - reports
Elon Musk is being investigated by federal authorities in connection to his $44bn takeover of Twitter, it was reported on Friday, after the social media platform made the claim in a court filing.
MySale recommends shareholders accept Frasers bid
Australian fashion marketplace MySale said on Wednesday that it now recommends shareholders accept a takeover offer from Frasers Group, even though it undervalues the business.
Puretech shares fall as Nektar Therapeutics merger talks end
Shares in healthcare company PureTech fell on Tuesday as the company said it and US-based Nektar Therapeutics had ended merger talks only four days after they announced a potential tie up.
CMA provisionally clears Morrisons takeover of McColl's
The Competition and Markets Authority said on Monday that it has provisionally cleared Morrisons’ takeover of convenience retailer McColl's.
Frasers Group said to have bought Australian retailer Sneakerboy
Frasers Group has reportedly bought collapsed Australian luxury footwear and streetwear retailer Sneakerboy for an undisclosed sum.
Puretech Health confirms possible tie-up with Nektar Therapeutics
PureTech Health said on Friday that it has exchanged indicative, non-binding proposals with US biopharmaceutical company Nektar Therapeutics regarding a possible combination.
WPP buys Passport Brand Design
Advertising giant WPP said on Thursday that it has bought Passport Brand Design, a brand design agency based in Southern California, for an undisclosed sum.