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Bidding battle for NHS landlord Assura intensifies as watchdog steps up investigation

US suitor KKR lobbies board to accept offer to take Assura private as CMA looks into £1.79bn offer by rival UK investor

The Guardian - UK

Deal Dispatch: MEG Bidding War Heats Up, L Catterton Takes Bite Out Of Kisshokichi, Sunnova's Still Shining

MEG Energy is officially on the auction block, and the oil sands drama is heating up like a rig in August.

Benzinga

Union Pacific and Norfolk Southern confirm merger talks to create coast to coast railroad

Union Pacific and Norfolk Southern are confirming they're in merger talks that would create North America’s largest railroad, stretching service from East to West Coasts

The Independent UK

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Union Pacific, Norfolk Southern discuss merger to create transcontinental railroad, AP source says

Union Pacific and Norfolk Southern are in merger talks to create the largest railroad in North America that would connect the East and West Coasts

The Independent UK

Analysts React To BlackRock's Q2 Earnings Beat Amid Margin Pressures

BlackRock, Inc. (NYSE:BLK) on Tuesday reported that second-quarter 2025 revenue grew 13% year-over-year to $5.42 billion, beating the consensus of $5.34 billion.

Benzinga

Goldman Sachs Profits Jump As CEO Eyes More Merger Activity

Goldman Sachs reported a jump in second-quarter profits Wednesday behind significant increases in financial advisory revenues that chief executive David Solomon said could presage an uptick in dealmaking.

International Business Times

Chevron-Hess Arbitration Nears Verdict As Analyst Sees Limited Downside, Big Upside Potential

After nearly two years of uncertainty and legal wrangling, a resolution may be imminent in Chevron Corporation’s (NYSE:CVX) highly anticipated acquisition of Hess Corporation (NYSE:HES).

Benzinga

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Goldman Just Launched Two New Bond ETFs; Here's Why Investors Should Pay Attention

Goldman Sachs Asset Management is cranking up the volume in fixed income. Thursday, the company debuted two new actively managed ETFs, the Goldman Sachs Core Bond ETF (NYSE:GBND) and the Goldman Sachs Corporate Bond ETF (NYSE:GIGL), as investor interest moves toward more active approaches in a volatile rate landscape.

Benzinga

Would Shell and BP creating a £200bn oil behemoth be a good idea for anyone at all?

BUSINESS COMMENT: Analysis: FTSE 100 pair have negated talk of a takeover and that looks the right call, writes Karl Matchett - at least for now

The Independent UK

The arithmetic is tricky for a Shell bid for BP today. Next year may be different

Shell says it has ‘no intention’ of making an offer for BP. But if its share price rises, the numbers could work

The Guardian - UK

Shell has ‘no intention’ of making offer to buy BP after £60bn takeover rumours

Statement to stock market follows media reports of early talks with BP to create a £200bn UK oil company

The Guardian - UK

Bank of England governor warns of slowdown in the UK jobs market; review finds failings at ONS – as it happened

Andrew Bailey says slack appearing in labour market, after Keir Starmer tells businesses they have made a ‘huge difference’

The Guardian - UK

Jim Cramer Predicts 'M&A Wave' Even As Shell Denies BP Merger Deal: TV Host Says This Is The 'Most Bullish Thing' That Can Happen In This Market

Renowned television host Jim Cramer is cheering a potential mega merger between energy giants Shell PLC (NYSE:SHEL) and BP PLC (NYSE:BP), seeing it as a catalyst for a broader surge in deal-making activity.

Benzinga

Subprime Was A Trainwreck In 2008―Now It's A Sweet Spot, Says Goldman Sachs

Once a symbol of financial catastrophe, subprime consumers are now showing signs of resilience and spending power that defy economic uncertainties, according to Goldman Sachs, with the bank highlighting several investment opportunities tied to the lower-income group.

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Liberty given "unconditional" green light for MotoGP acquisition by European Commission

The European Commission has given the green light for Liberty Media to acquire MotoGP promoter Dorna more than a year after the deal was first announced.

Motorsport

Liberty Media given “unconditional” green light for MotoGP acquisition

The European Commission has given the green light for Liberty Media to acquire MotoGP promoter Dorna more than a year after the deal was first announced.

The National (Scotland)

Andrew Cavenagh delivers bold 10-year Rangers vision at takeover EGM

Andrew Cavenagh delivers bold 10-year Rangers vow at takeover EGM

International Business Times

Nippon, US Steel Say They Have Completed Partnership Deal

Nippon Steel and US Steel announced Wednesday they have completed a partnership deal in which the US government will essentially have veto power over significant decisions affecting US jobs.

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International Business Times

US Steel, Nippon Partnership Proceeds With Security Deal, 'Golden Share'

The partnership between US Steel and Nippon Steel has reached a new phase, with an agreement on US national security guarantees, in addition to the so-called "golden share" advantage obtained by President Donald Trump's administration.

Evening Standard

Engineering pioneer Ricardo joins exodus from London stock market with £281m sale

The company was formed as Engine Patents Limited by Sir Harry Ricardo during the First World War in February 1915.

The Guardian - UK

A race against time: what now for Thames Water after rescue deal collapses?

Huge group of creditors in scramble as prospect of temporary nationalisation looms large for troubled firm

Al Jazeera

Sentence for ex-Goldman banker in 1MDB case ‘too short’: Malaysian minister

Former Goldman Sachs banker Tim Leissner was sentenced on Thursday to two years in prison for role in 1MDB scandal.

The Guardian - UK

Shell reportedly weighing up merits of making move to buy BP

Such a takeover would be one of biggest deals ever in oil and gas industry

The Independent UK

JetBlue to announce partnership with US carrier after deal with American Airlines collapsed in acrimony

American Airlines is now suing JetBlue after a proposed partnership was stopped by an antitrust lawsuit

The Guardian - UK

Polish parcel locker network InPost buys UK delivery firm Yodel for £106m

Deal will create third largest independent delivery business serving online retailers in Britain

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