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ASML Invests in Mistral AI, Boosting French Startup’s Valuation to $13.8 Billion
ASML, Europe’s leading semiconductor equipment manufacturer, has made a strategic investment in French artificial intelligence startup Mistral, valuing the company at approximately $13.8 billion. The deal not only strengthens...
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China’s Export Growth Slows Sharply as U.S. Trade Pressures Mount
China’s export momentum weakened significantly in August, with total outbound shipments rising just 4.4% from a year ago — the slowest pace since February...
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BBVA Secures Final Approval to Launch $17.4 Billion Takeover Offer for Sabadell Shareholders
Spain's second-largest lender, BBVA, has cleared the final regulatory hurdle in its attempt to acquire rival Banco de Sabadell, paving the way for the...
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Nippon Steel Withdraws Lawsuit Over US Steel Deal Dispute
Company ends legal fight against Cleveland-Cliffs and steelworkers’ union leaders after failed $14 billion acquisition attempt**
Nippon Steel has officially dropped its federal lawsuit against...
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TCS Secures €550 Million Deal to Drive Digital Transformation for Scandinavian Insurer Tryg
Tata Consultancy Services (TCS) has signed a €550 million (approximately $590 million) deal with Tryg, one of the leading non-life insurance providers in Scandinavia....
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CapVest to Acquire Majority Stake in Stada, Valuing Pharma Giant at €10 Billion
CapVest has struck a deal to acquire a controlling stake in German pharmaceutical firm Stada Arzneimittel AG, in a transaction that values the company...
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BYD Shares Tumble as China’s EV Price War Squeezes Profits
BYD, the world’s largest electric vehicle (EV) manufacturer, saw its shares drop by up to 8% in Hong Kong on Monday following disappointing quarterly...
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Egypt Inks $340 Million Oil and Gas Deals to Revive Exploration Efforts
Egypt has signed four oil and gas exploration agreements valued at over $340 million with major international energy companies, including Eni, Shell, and the...
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DuPont Sells Kevlar and Nomex Business to Arclin in $1.8 Billion Deal
DuPont has announced the sale of its Kevlar and Nomex business to Arclin, a portfolio company backed by private equity firm TJC, in a...
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Sompo Holdings Acquires Aspen Insurance in $3.5 Billion Deal
Japan’s Sompo Holdings has agreed to acquire Aspen Insurance Holdings for approximately $3.5 billion in cash, marking a significant expansion of its global insurance...