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SMBC Aviation Capital’s bold $3.4 billion investment in Airbus A320neo fleet
In a strategic move signaling confidence in the global aviation sector's post-pandemic recovery, Japan's SMBC Aviation Capital has announced a substantial $3.4 billion acquisition of 60 Airbus A320neo aircraft. This investment reflects the…
Bayer faces hefty $1.56 billion fine in Roundup cancer lawsuit
In a defining verdict on November 19th, a Missouri court found Bayer AG’s Monsanto division culpable for health harms tied to its Roundup herbicide, mandating a colossal $1.56 billion in reparations to four claimants. This judgment…
Alibaba’s cloud business U-turn triggers $20 billion market fallout
In a surprising turn of events, Chinese e-commerce juggernaut Alibaba Group Holding Ltd. has set off shockwaves in the financial world, losing more than $20 billion in market value, and further underscoring the intricate geopolitical…
KKR to absorb Telecom Italia’s debt in €18.8 billion acquisition
In a seismic shift for Italy’s communications landscape, Telecom Italia’s board has given the green light to an €18.8 billion ($20.2 billion) acquisition by KKR, signaling a bold move by the investment firm into European infrastructure amid…
Japan rolls out $113 billion economic plan amid rising inflation.
As inflationary pressures continue to mount, the Japanese government, in a decisive move, has rolled out a comprehensive $113 billion (17 trillion yen) economic package aimed at mitigating the adverse impacts of inflation on the nation’s…
UK unveils plans for comprehensive crypto regulation by 2024
The United Kingdom has made its intentions clear to establish a solid foundation for the cryptocurrency industry. In a recent publication, the U.K. government has outlined its plans to introduce formal legislation governing crypto…
Shares of Siemens Energy nosedive 35 percent post government aid request
In a dramatic market response, Siemens Energy saw its shares plummet by 35% on Thursday, subsequent to its appeal to the German government for financial guarantees. This comes in the wake of the wind power behemoth’s earlier decision to…
X reports 15 percent user decline, 54 percent US ad revenue slide under Musk in a year
A year has passed since billionaire Elon Musk acquired Twitter, now rebranded as “X,” for a whopping $44 billion. Despite initial hesitations, the deal eventually went through, much to the surprise of the tech world. Since then, a…
Central bank of Turkey lifts benchmark interest rate to 35 percet amid inflation woes
In a decisive move to tackle rampant inflation, Turkey’s central bank announced a significant hike to its benchmark interest rate from 30% to 35% this Thursday. This adjustment aligns with the forecasts made by economists who participated…
Exxon and Chevron dive deep into oil amid clean energy surge
Despite the worldwide momentum toward clean energy, two of America’s oil giants have recently placed significant bets on fossil fuels. Both Exxon Mobil and Chevron have announced massive acquisitions in the past month, revealing a strong…