Private equity heavyweights Blackstone and Clayton, Dubilier & Rice (CD&R) are reportedly exploring potential bids for Magnum Ice Cream ($MICCT.AS). This comes less than six months after the brand—which also oversees Ben & Jerry’s and Cornetto—was spun out from Unilever. 1. The Strategic Opportunity Buyout firms see a classic “turnaround” play in the world’s leading...
Billionaire Bill Ackman revealed on Friday, May 15, 2026, that his hedge fund, Pershing Square, has established a major new position in Microsoft ($MSFT). Ackman is seizing on a 15% year-to-date decline in the stock, arguing the market is severely underestimating the tech giant’s AI durability. The Key Numbers: Why Ackman is Bullish: The Bottom...
Private equity giants Blackstone and Clayton, Dubilier & Rice (CD&R) are reportedly in the early stages of exploring bids for the Magnum Ice Cream Company ($MICCT.AS). This move comes less than six months after the business—which owns iconic brands like Ben & Jerry’s, Cornetto, and Wall’s—was spun off from Unilever to become a standalone entity....
HSBC ($HSBA.L) on Friday, May 15, 2026, issued a formal statement reaffirming its commitment to private credit. This comes after reports from the Financial Times suggested the lender had quietly paused a $4 billion internal investment plan following a high-profile fraud hit. 1. The Controversy: The $4B “Arms Race” on Hold? In June 2025, HSBC...
In a landmark move, Nigeria’s National Pension Commission (PenCom) has issued a special waiver allowing pension funds to invest in the upcoming Dangote Petroleum Refinery IPO. This unusual policy shift bypasses standard eligibility rules to support a project of “strategic national importance.” Key Highlights: The Bottom Line: By unlocking local pension capital, Nigeria is ensuring...
AI chip designer Cerebras Systems made a thunderous entry into the public markets on Thursday, with its shares skyrocketing 89% above the IPO price. The massive rally gives the company a staggering $106.75 billion valuation on a fully diluted basis. 1. A Major Challenger to Nvidia Cerebras is widely seen as the most formidable “pure-play”...