Jersey Mike’s Targets Nearly $8 Billion Valuation in U.S. IPO
Sandwich chain Jersey Mike’s Subs is aiming for a valuation of up to $7.94 billion in its U.S. initial public offering (IPO), testing investor demand for restaurant stocks amid a recovering market for new...
EU Pushes to Ease Cross-Border Bank Mergers to Boost Global Competitiveness
The European Commission plans to reduce political interference in banking mergers and remove barriers to cross-border consolidation within the European Union, aiming to help European banks compete more effectively with larger U.S. financial institutions....
Citadel Securities Invests $400 Million in Crypto.com at $20 Billion Valuation
Crypto.com has secured a $400 million investment from global market maker Citadel Securities in its first-ever institutional fundraising round, valuing the cryptocurrency exchange at $20 billion. The investment reflects the increasing convergence of traditional...
Csquare Raises $1.05 Billion in U.S. IPO Amid Strong AI Infrastructure Demand
Data center provider Csquare raised $1.05 billion in its U.S. initial public offering (IPO), highlighting continued investor confidence in companies poised to benefit from the artificial intelligence boom. The Dallas-based firm sold 50 million...
California, 11 States Sue to Block Paramount-Warner Bros. Discovery Merger
California and 11 other U.S. states have filed an antitrust lawsuit seeking to block Paramount’s proposed $110 billion acquisition of Warner Bros. Discovery, arguing the merger would create an entertainment giant with excessive control...
Trump Policies Stall $83 Billion in Clean Energy Investments: Report
A report released by the labor and environmental coalition BlueGreen Alliance claims that policy changes under U.S. President Donald Trump’s second administration have resulted in the cancellation or delay of 223 clean energy and...
Williams Secures $5.3 Billion Investment from Blackstone-Led Consortium
U.S. pipeline operator Williams has secured a $5.34 billion investment from a consortium led by Blackstone, which will acquire a 49% noncontrolling stake in five of the company’s behind-the-meter power generation projects. The investment...
Canada Manufacturing Growth Continues Amid Rising Supply Costs
Canada’s manufacturing sector continued to expand in June, with production, new orders, and employment all recording steady growth, according to the latest S&P Global Canada Manufacturing Purchasing Managers’ Index (PMI). The PMI edged up...
U.S. Manufacturing Growth Slows in June as Order Surge Eases
U.S. manufacturing activity moderated in June after posting its strongest performance in three years during May, as the boost from businesses rushing to place orders ahead of potential shortages and price increases linked to...
Trump Reports Over $1.4 Billion in Crypto Income in Latest Financial Disclosure
U.S. President Donald Trump has reported more than $1.4 billion in income from his family’s cryptocurrency ventures in his 2025 financial disclosure, highlighting the growing role of digital assets in his business portfolio. According...