The biggest media battle of the decade continues to heat up. According to CNBC, Warner Bros Discovery (WBD) is poised to reject the amended $108.4 billion hostile offer from Paramount Skydance, despite billionaire Larry Ellison stepping in with a personal guarantee to back the financing. 🥊 TALE OF THE TAPE: The Two Suitors 1️⃣ The...
Australia’s top power retailer, Origin Energy, is doubling down on energy tech, confirming a $140 million contribution to Kraken Technologies’ massive $1 billion equity raise. 🤝 THE STRATEGIC TRADE-OFF: This isn’t just a cash injection; it is a strategic restructuring of rights. 💡 ANALYST VIEW: Origin is pivoting from “gatekeeper” to “global shareholder.” By allowing...
Oil prices staged a rebound on Monday, recovering from Friday’s sell-off as investors navigated a complex mix of diplomatic breakthroughs and renewed supply threats. 📉 PRICE ACTION: 🔍 KEY DRIVERS (The Bull/Bear Tug-of-War): 1️⃣ Geopolitical Developments: 2️⃣ Supply & Demand Signals: 3️⃣ Year-End Volatility: Analysts (IG) warn that thin holiday liquidity is amplifying price swings....
Italian asset manager Azimut has officially extended its binding agreement with FSI to complete the TNB fintech bank project. The deal, originally set to expire this past Sunday, has been recalibrated to align with complex regulatory requirements. 🗓️ REVISED TIMELINE & KEY DETAILS: 1️⃣ Extension Dates: 2️⃣ The Regulatory Context: The timeline adjustment follows an...
European high-speed rail liberalization just received a massive capital injection. Italy’s state-owned Ferrovie dello Stato (FS) has partnered with U.S. investment firm Certares to create a Joint Venture aimed at disrupting the European rail map. 💰 DEAL METRICS & STRATEGY: 1️⃣ Significant Capital Deployment: The partners will invest €1 billion ($1.18 billion) to scale FS’s...
In a significant move to deepen financial ties under the “Belt and Road” initiative, China Asset Management Co. (ChinaAMC)—China’s largest ETF provider—has officially launched two flagship products on the Stock Exchange of Thailand (SET). This strategic partnership with InnovestX Securities opens a direct corridor for Thai capital into China’s top-tier equities. 📊 THE INVESTMENT CASE...