Fed Rate Cut Speculation and Iran Diplomacy to Dictate Dow Jones Momentum Next Week The Dow Jones Industrial Average (DJI) inched upward Friday, gaining 0.1% as easing Middle East tensions and renewed hopes for Federal Reserve rate cuts provided cautious relief to investors. The blue-chip index narrowly avoided a weekly loss, closing the holiday-shortened week up less than…
Al Borg Scan acquires Cairo Ray for radiotherapy in EGP 400 million deal
LONDON: Integrated Diagnostics Holdings (IDH), a leading provider of diagnostic services in the Middle East and Africa, announced Thursday that its Egyptian subsidiary, Al Borg Scan, has acquired CAIRO RAY for Radiotherapy in a strategic EGP 400 million deal. The acquisition of the East Cairo-based facility marks a key step in IDH’s expansion into radiology…
New World Resources agrees to revised $197 million takeover offer from Central Asia Metals
PERTH:New World Resources Limited (ASX: NWC) announced Friday it has entered into a revised acquisition proposal with Central Asia Metals Plc (LON: CAML), including an increased cash offer and conditional funding. The updated terms value New World at approximately 197 million Australian dollars ($130 million), with CAML raising its offer to A$0.053 per share —…
Which markets are opening up? MSCI’s 2025 accessibility report uncovers critical trends
Ireland, Greece, and Korea show progress, while China and Turkey face persistent barriers MSCI Inc. has released its 2025 Global Market Accessibility Review, highlighting a year marked by significant reforms in market infrastructure, particularly across Emerging and Frontier Markets. The report, published annually, evaluates the investability of equity markets using five core criteria and 18…
Canada threatens escalated counter-tariffs on U.S. steel and aluminum imports
Canada weighs stronger trade retaliation as U.S. steel and aluminum imports face 50% tariffs, industry braces for impact OTTAWA: Canada may impose higher counter-tariffs on U.S. steel and aluminum imports if negotiations with the Trump administration fail to yield a broader trade deal within the next 30 days, Prime Minister Mark Carney said Thursday. The…
CloudKeeper hits $200m revenue, expands cloud cost optimization leadership
SAN FRANCISCO: CloudKeeper, a top cloud cost optimization and FinOps firm, reported $200 million in annualized revenue and $20 million in EBITDA for the last fiscal year, marking 50% year-over-year growth. The milestone solidifies its position as one of the fastest-growing companies in the global cloud cost management sector. The company’s growth was driven by aggressive customer acquisition and expansion into North America, where…
Fox Corp acquires Mexico’s Caliente TV
NEW YORK: Fox Corp. said Thursday it has acquired Caliente TV, a Mexican sports broadcasting platform, in a move aimed at strengthening its sports content and expanding its streaming footprint in Latin America. Financial terms of the deal were not disclosed. The acquisition is part of Fox’s broader push into sports streaming, as the company…
Worthington Enterprises acquires Elgen Manufacturing for $93 million
COLUMBUS: Worthington Enterprises (NYSE: WOR) announced Wednesday it has acquired Elgen Manufacturing, a New Jersey-based producer of HVAC components, for approximately $93 million in cash. Elgen, headquartered in Closter, specializes in steel-based ductwork, framing and HVAC parts used in commercial buildings across North America. The company will join Worthington’s Building Products segment, broadening its offerings…
ArcelorMittal acquires Nippon Steel’s stake in Calvert Steel facility, deepens U.S. investment
CALVERT: ArcelorMittal announced Thursday it has completed the acquisition of Nippon Steel Corporation’s 50% stake in AM/NS Calvert, gaining full control of the Alabama-based steelmaking facility. The deal, finalized under the terms of an Equity Purchase Agreement signed in October 2024, rebrands the site as ArcelorMittal Calvert. The facility, originally built by ThyssenKrupp at a…
QXO proposes $5 billion all-cash acquisition of GMS Inc. at 27% premium
NEW YORK: QXO, Inc. (NYSE: QXO) announced Thursday it has submitted a proposal to acquire all outstanding shares of GMS Inc. (NYSE: GMS) in an all-cash transaction valued at approximately $5 billion, offering $95.20 per share — a 27% premium over GMS’s 60-day volume-weighted average price. Brad Jacobs, QXO’s chairman and chief executive, said the…
Co-op secures £350 million sustainability-linked funding deal with major banks
MANCHESTER: The Co-operative Group Limited (Co-op) has secured a new £350 million ($445 million) five-year lending agreement tied to ambitious sustainability and social impact targets, bolstering its financial position and reinforcing its commitment to ethical business practices. The deal, announced Thursday, involves six major banking partners: HSBC, Barclays, ING, Lloyds, NatWest and Dutch co-operative bank…
Fidelity European Trust and Henderson European Trust agree to £2.1 billion combination
LONDON: Fidelity European Trust PLC (FEV) and Henderson European Trust PLC (HET) announced Thursday they have agreed to combine in a deal that will create the U.K.’s largest closed-ended investment vehicle focused on Europe, with anticipated net assets exceeding £2.1 billion ($2.7 billion). The proposed merger, structured under a scheme of reconstruction under the Insolvency…