SEATTLE: Cryptocurrency exchange Kraken on Monday announced the initial rollout of commission-free trading for over 11,000 U.S.-listed stocks and exchange-traded funds (ETFs), expanding beyond digital assets for the first time. The launch is currently available to clients in New Jersey, Connecticut, Wyoming, Oklahoma, Idaho, Iowa, Rhode Island, Kentucky, Alabama and the District of Columbia, with…
British Steel secures industry support for Scunthorpe plant after government takeover
SCUNTHORPE: More than a dozen companies have offered to help British Steel secure raw materials for its Scunthorpe plant after the British government took control of the business under emergency legislation passed Saturday, officials said. The last-minute intervention was aimed at preventing the permanent closure of Britain’s sole remaining primary steelmaking facility. Without immediate action, the plant’s two…
Tapcheck raises $225 million in equity and debt funding
NEW YORK: Tapcheck, a leading provider of on-demand pay solutions, announced Monday that it has raised $225 million in combined equity and debt financing to accelerate its growth. The funding round includes a $25 million Series A extension led by existing investor PeakSpan Capital and a $200 million credit facility from Victory Park Capital. “We’re…
StoneX to acquire R.J. O’Brien in $900 million deal
NEW YORK: StoneX Group Inc. (NASDAQ: SNEX) announced Monday that it has reached a definitive agreement to acquire R.J. O’Brien (RJO), the oldest futures brokerage in the United States, in a deal valued at approximately $900 million. The purchase will be financed through a combination of cash and StoneX common stock, with the company also…
LINK acquires FireText Communications in UK
OSLO: LINK has acquired UK-based FireText Communications in a move that significantly strengthens its foothold in the British market, particularly within the public sector. The deal adds a scalable and robust SSU platform to LINK’s portfolio. Founded in 2007 and headquartered in Falmouth, UK, FireText Communications is a privately held A2P SSU company that offers a proprietary…
Zenova Group announces joint venture for Albanian manufacturing facility
TIRANA: Zenova Group PLC (AIM: ZED), a company specializing in fire suppression and temperature management solutions, has announced a joint venture with its local sub-distributor, AED Sh.p.K, to establish a new manufacturing facility in Albania. The move comes in response to growing demand for Zenova’s products in Albania and neighboring markets, following strong initial sales by AED….
EVE Health to acquire Nextract entering into $5.3bn erectile dysfunction market
EVE Completes Nextract Acquisition SYDNEY: EVE Health Group (ASX: EVE) announced Monday it has agreed to acquire Australian biotech firm Nextract Pty Ltd, marking its entry into the $5.3 billion global erectile dysfunction market. The deal, valued at $3 million in equity, is part of EVE’s shift from natural wellness products into regulated pharmaceutical and…
Honda plans to launch hybrid electric vehicles (HEVs) in Pakistan
KARACHI: Honda Atlas Cars has announced its intention to introduce Hybrid Electric Vehicle (HEV) models in Pakistan in the near future. The company formally disclosed this development in a notification submitted to the Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX) on Friday. According to company officials, this initiative aligns with Honda’s global commitment to innovation, environmental sustainability, and providing advanced…
FBR Limited appoints Mark Pivac as new CEO
HIGH WYCOMBE: FBR Limited (ASX: FBR, OTCQB: FBRKF), a leader in robotic technology, announced today the appointment of Mark Pivac as its new Chief Executive Officer (CEO), effective 17 April 2025. The transition comes as part of a broader board restructuring aimed at streamlining operations and reducing costs. Mark Pivac, a co-founder of FBR and the inventor…
Piedmont Lithium and Sayona Mining announce Elevra Lithium
BELMONT: Piedmont Lithium Inc. (Nasdaq: PLL; ASX: PLL) and Sayona Mining Limited revealed plans Tuesday to rename their merged entity Elevra Lithium and announced nominees for the combined company’s board of directors. The merger, first proposed in November 2024, aims to create a leading global lithium business focused on supplying materials critical for electric vehicle…
OpenLearning acquires Employability Advantage
SYDNEY: OpenLearning Limited (ASX: OLL), an AI-powered learning management system, announced Friday it has acquired Employability Advantage, a provider of digital work-readiness programs, from Education Centre of Australia Pty Ltd (ECA Group) for a nominal fee of A$1. The acquisition includes Employability Advantage’s suite of tools under the Upskill brand, such as skills diagnostics, resume…
Tectonic Gold proposes acquisition of Godolphin Exploration
LONDON: Further to its announcement on 17 March 2025, Tectonic Gold plc (AQSE:TTAU), a metals exploration company, has entered into a conditional share purchase agreement (SPA) to acquire the entire issued and to be issued share capital of Godolphin Exploration Limited, a private exploration company focused on tin and copper in Devon and Cornwall, UK. Key Highlights…