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Deal Dispatch: Grindr Chats With A Suitor, Too Faced Is For Sale And Other Major M&A Updates

JPMorgan Chase (NYSE:JPM) plans to spend $10 billion of its own cash—and a whopping $1.5 trillion over the next decade—to back companies in the national security sector (i.e., companies involved with rare earths, defense, AI and semiconductors).

Benzinga

BBVA fails in €17bn takeover battle for smaller Spanish rival Sabadell

The bid only convinced shareholders representing 25.47% of Sabadell voting rights. That was far short of the 50% BBVA needed for the deal to pass outright.

Euronews

Spain's BBVA Fails In Sabadell Takeover Bid

Spanish banking giant BBVA's hostile takeover bid for smaller rival Sabadell has failed, dashing its hopes of creating a new European sector colossus, the stock market regulator announced on Thursday.

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France's political turmoil drags on: What are the economic risks?

France’s political crisis is fuelling economic and market uncertainty, with risks to growth and compliance with EU borrowing rules. Bond spreads have widened, reforms are stalled, and analysts warn the ECB may need to act if the situation continues to deteriorate.

Euronews

BBVA's improved takeover bid for Banco Sabadell approved by regulator

The Spanish regulator has authorised the 10% raise in BBVA's takeover bid for Banco Sabadell and the elimination of the cash component. Shareholders have until 10 October to agree to the offer.

Euronews

Deal Dispatch: White House Mute On TikTok, BBVA's $18 Billion Takeover Offer Rejected

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Benzinga

XRP Holds Firm At $3: Are All-Time Highs Coming Soon?

XRP (CRYPTO: XRP) is holding firm around the $3 mark, supported by Ripple's expanding partnerships and strong fundamentals.

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Spain's BBVA Bank To Start Sabadell Offer Monday

Spanish banking giant BBVA said on Friday its tender offer for smaller national rival Sabadell would start on Monday after its hostile bid received the stock market regulator's green light.

International Business Times

Spanish megabank in the making: BBVA gets greenlight to buy up Banco Sabadell

Spain's Banco Sabadell has been fighting off unsolicited interest from financial giant Banco Bilbao Vizcaya Argentaria (BBVA) since last year.

Euronews

Is ChatGPT Down Today? GPT Growth Sparks Questions About Reliability and Server Strain

Millions ask 'Is ChatGPT down today?' after GPT-5's global rollout sparks outages, server strain and reliability concerns for users worldwide.

International Business Times UK

Mega crypto exchange Binance partners with Spain's BBVA in a bid to restore investor confidence

After a history of questionable trading practices, mega crypto exchange Binance is teaming up with Spain’s BBVA to let traders park their assets with the bank — a major shift for the digital asset world.

Euronews

Sabadell shareholders approve £2.65 billion sale of TSB to Santander

Some analysts think the sale could make it easier for Sabadell to rebuff a potential hostile takeover bid by rival group BBVA.

Evening Standard

Sabadell shareholders approve sale of TSB to Santander as BBVA threat looms

Banco Sabadell on Wednesday unanimously approved the sale of its British subsidiary TSB to Banco Santander for around €3bn. The transaction seeks to shield the group's independence from the hostile takeover bid launched by BBVA.

Euronews

Spain's Santander buys TSB Bank to boost presence in the UK

The Spanish lender is about to become the third-largest bank in the UK by share of personal current accounts, after the deal is closed.

Euronews

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The Guardian - UK

UK bank TSB could be sold off by Spanish owner Sabadell

Owner says it has received expressions of interest as it battles €11bn hostile approach from local rival BBVA

Euronews

French lender BPCE to buy Portugal's Novo Banco in major merger deal

Novo Banco spun out of the collapsed Banco Espirito Santo (BES) in 2014 after a state bailout. US investor Lone Star, which bought its stake in Novo Banco in 2017, is now offloading it.

Latin Times

Mexico Sees Steepest Drop in Remittances in Over a Decade Amid U.S. Immigration Crackdown and Tax Threats

BBVA Research, which warned that the remittance tax, currently under discussion in the U.S., would increase the cost of sending a $350 remittance from about $5 to $17.25, an increase of nearly 250%

Evening Standard

TSB profits jump on cost-cutting and stamp duty mortgage rush

The Spanish-owned lender posted pre-tax profits of £101.3 million for the first quarter, up from £53.4 million a year ago.

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International Business Times

Catalonia Eyes Reversal Of Business Exodus After Big Bank Returns

Spanish business circles believe banking giant Sabadell's decision to return its headquarters to Catalonia will entice back the thousands of firms that fled after the region's botched 2017 independence bid.

The Guardian - UK

TSB appoints Marc Armengol as new CEO amid uncertainty over bank’s future

Armengol to replace Robin Bulloch in 2025 but owner Sabadell faces $13bn hostile takeover bid by BBVA

Fortune

BBVA plans Visa-backed stablecoin launch in 2025

The Spanish bank is pushing further into the blockchain space through a partnership with the payments giant.

International Business Times

Spanish Bank BBVA Goes Hostile In Sabadell Takeover Bid

Sabadell had said Monday that its board had "carefully considered" the initial offer but concluded that it was "not in the best interest" of the bank.

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Spain's Banks Santander And BBVA Compete In Market

BBVA and Santander engage in fierce competition in Spain's banking sector, with BBVA gaining ground through digital innovation and Latin American market st...

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5 Smart Bank Stocks to Buy for Gains in 2024

The profitability of U.S. banks will likely remain under pressure due to a slowing U.S. economy, high-interest rates, the possibility of CRE defaults, rising credit card debt, and deteriorating asset quality. In this scenario, it could be wise to look beyond borders and buy fundamentally strong foreign bank stocks Banco…

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3 Dynamic Bank Stocks to Consider for Sustainable Profits

The U.S. banking industry has been facing several headwinds, including slowing loan growth, stricter capital requirements, rising deposit costs and credit rating downgrades. Amid the uncertainty surrounding the U.S. banking industry’s prospects, it could be wise to look beyond borders and buy fundamentally strong foreign banking stocks Barclays (BCS), Agricultural…

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