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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...

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...

Tech Giants Surge to Record $21 Trillion Valuation After Antitrust Win, AI Deals

The U.S. tech sector had a blockbuster week, as market optimism fueled by court victories and major AI developments pushed the combined value of...

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...

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....

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...

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...

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...

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...

Ola Electric Shares Surge Over 4% After Securing PLI Certification for Gen 3 Scooter Lineup

Certification qualifies the company for 13–18% incentives under the PLI scheme until 2028* Shares of Ola Electric climbed more than 4% in trading on August...

Bob Mackie Designs One-of-a-Kind Wedding Gown for Longtime PR Muse Jenelle Hamilton

When PR executive Jenelle Hamilton began planning her wedding, there was only one person she wanted to dress her: Bob Mackie. After 15 years...