Industry

Industry

Corporate operations and sector-specific developments. M&A, executive appointments, industrial policy, manufacturing, energy, and regulatory affairs.

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Dick's Sporting Goods to Acquire Foot Locker for $2.4 Billion

Dick's acquires Foot Locker for $2.4B, aiming to expand global presence amid retail sector consolidation.

#dickssportinggoods, #footlocker, #mergersandacquisitions, #retail

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IEA Projects Slowdown in Global Oil Demand Growth for 2025

IEA forecasts slower global oil demand growth in 2025; economic uncertainties and EV adoption influence the trend.

#iea, #oil, #demand, #economy, #evs

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Kraft Heinz to Invest $3 Billion to Upgrade U.S. Manufacturing Plants

Kraft Heinz announces a $3B investment to modernize 30 U.S. plants, boosting efficiency amid economic uncertainties.

#kraftheinz, #investment, #manufacturing, #economy

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Kraft Heinz Invests $3 Billion to Upgrade U.S. Manufacturing Plants

Kraft Heinz invests $3B to upgrade 30 U.S. plants, boosting efficiency and supporting growth amid economic uncertainties.

#kraftheinz, #investment, #manufacturing, #trade, #foodindustry

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Moët Hennessy Faces Financial Turmoil Amid Leadership Changes

Moët Hennessy confronts financial challenges with new leadership, aiming to revive profitability amidst changing market dynamics.

#moethennessy, #lvmh, #luxurybrands, #financialcrisis

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NRG Energy to Acquire LS Power Assets in $12 Billion Deal

NRG Energy's $12 billion acquisition of LS Power assets aims to double its power capacity amid rising electricity demand.

#nrgenergy, #lspower, #acquisition, #energysector

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MTN Group's Profit Soars by 33%, Bolstered by Service Revenue and Strategic Expansion

MTN Group reports a 33% profit rise, driven by service revenue and a new streaming partnership with Synamedia in Africa.

#mtn, #africa, #telecommunications, #streaming

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BP Faces Takeover Interest from Major Energy Giants Amid Share Price Decline

BP becomes a takeover target for energy giants like Shell and Exxon amid declining share prices and past liabilities.

#bp, #oil, #acquisition, #energy, #takeover

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Capital One to Acquire Discover Financial Services in Landmark $35.3 Billion Deal

Capital One's $35B acquisition of Discover, approved by U.S. regulators, to become top U.S. credit card issuer.

#capitalone, #discover, #banking, #merger, #creditcards

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Crown Estate Approves 4.7 GW Offshore Wind Expansion, Boosting UK Energy Goals

UK advances to 50 GW offshore wind target with new 4.7 GW approval, despite economic and logistical hurdles.

#offshorewind, #renewableenergy, #ukenergy, #climateaction

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Panasonic Announces 10,000 Job Cuts Following Profit Decline

Panasonic to cut 10,000 jobs amid profit slump, focusing on EV battery growth.

#panasonic, #layoffs, #evbatteries, #restructuring, #profitdecline

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TE Connectivity to Acquire Richards Manufacturing for $2.3 Billion

TE Connectivity announces acquisition of Richards Manufacturing to strengthen its role in the U.S. power grid modernization.

#teconnectivity, #acquisition, #electricalutilities, #richardsmanufacturing

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MHA to Acquire Baker Tilly's Greek and Cypriot Operations for €24 Million

UK accountancy firm MHA expands by acquiring Baker Tilly's Greece and Cyprus units for €24m, enhancing its international footprint.

#mha, #bakertilly, #acquisition, #accountancy, #expansion

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DoorDash's $3.9 Billion Acquisition of Deliveroo Marks Major Industry Consolidation

DoorDash to acquire UK competitor Deliveroo for $3.9 billion, expanding its global presence in over 40 markets.

#doordash, #deliveroo, #acquisition, #fooddelivery, #business

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Global M&A Activity Plummets Amid Trump's 'Liberation Day' Tariffs

Global M&A hits 20-year low as US tariffs introduce market uncertainty. Deal values fall, affecting manufacturing more than tech sectors.

#tariffs, #manda, #globaldeals, #tradepolicy