MADRID (Reuters) -Spain’s BBVA said on Monday it had decided to launch a tender offer for the 50.15% stake it does not own in its Turkish lender Garanti BBVA for up to 2.25 billion euros ($2.58 billion), strengthening its presence…
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Billionaire-backed group trumps Keppel with $2.9 billion bid for Singapore company
(Reuters) -Cuscaden Peak raised its offer for Singapore Press Holdings Ltd to about S$3.9 billion ($2.88 billion), looking to fend off a challenge by Keppel Corp in a rare bidding war between two groups linked to Singapore state investor Temasek…
Boris Johnson insists sleaze allegations will not affect ballot box at by-elections
Boris Johnson has insisted sleaze allegations levelled at the Conservatives will not affect voters’ choice in upcoming by-elections. The prime minister visited Sidcup on Friday afternoon ahead of a vote next month to replace former minister James Brokenshire who died…
Viasat to buy UK rival Inmarsat in $7.3 billion deal
(Reuters) – U.S.-based Viasat on Monday agreed to buy British rival Inmarsat in a deal worth $7.3 billion, as it seeks to broaden its offerings of satellite- and land-based communications services. The deal comes two years after Inmarsat was taken…
Nurse has registration cancelled after hugging and kissing patient
A nurse has had their registration cancelled and been ordered to pay $30,000 after they hugged and kissed a “vulnerable” patient. In a decision released by the Health Practitioners Disciplinary Tribunal today, the misconduct occurred over two nights and left…
Ask Amy: Teacher tackles a lost and found cold case The Denver Post
Dear Amy: I am a recently retired teacher in the Central NY area, and I’m in a bit of a quandary. Several years ago, a student brought in a rare collection of objects belonging to his grandfather. He left them…
Democrats at odds over 'billionaires tax' to fund sweeping Biden agenda
WASHINGTON (Reuters) – Senior Democrats in the U.S. Congress were at odds on Wednesday over a proposal to tax billionaires’ assets to help pay for President Joe Biden’s social and climate-change agenda, leaving it unclear if the idea had enough…
No offer yet: DraftKings gets one more month to bid for UK's Entain
(Reuters) -DraftKings has another month to decide on a formal offer for Entain as the betting firms continue talks on the details of a possible deal, including the U.S. company’s plans for Entain’s BetMGM venture with MGM.FILE PHOTO: General view…
Canopy eyes U.S. expansion with weed gummies maker Wana Brands' acquisition
FILE PHOTO: A sign featuring Canopy Growth Corporation’s logo is pictured at their facility in Smiths Falls, Ontario, Canada, January 4, 2018. REUTERS/Chris Wattie(Reuters) – Canada’s Canopy Growth Corp said on Thursday it would buy weed gummies maker Wana Brands…
Blow for Sturgeon! Tories say no IndyRef2 for 25 years
Alister Jack clashes with Pete Wishart on SNP’s Holyrood result We use your sign-up to provide content in ways you’ve consented to and to improve our understanding of you. This may include adverts from us and 3rd parties based on…