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Cryptocurrencies

“German Police Seize $2.1B Worth of Bitcoin in Piracy Sting”

“Police in Germany have provisionally seized 50,000 bitcoin {{BTC}} worth $2.17 billion, calling the action its largest cryptocurrency seizure ever, according to a police statement. The claim is related the operation of a piracy website in 2013 that violated the Copyright… Continue Reading…

Business

“World’s largest sovereign wealth fund posts record $213 billion profit, boosted by tech stocks”

“Norway’s giant sovereign wealth fund on Tuesday reported record profit of 2.22 trillion kroner ($213 billion) in 2023, supported by robust returns on its investments in technology stocks. The so-called Government Pension Fund Global, one of the world’s largest investors, said the… Continue Reading…

Business

“Why Macy’s rejected its $5.8 billion buyout bid — and what’s next”

“…The once darling department store faces an uncertain future after it rejected a $5.8 billion buyout offer from one of its shareholders, Arkhouse, and its partner Brigade Capital Management, on Sunday. Macy’s cited financing issues as a reason for the… Continue Reading…

Business

“Netflix will host WWE’s Raw starting next year in multibillion dollar deal”

“Netflix (NFLX) and TKO Group Holding’s WWE (TKO) announced a new partnership early Tuesday that will bring WWE’s flagship program Raw to the streaming service, beginning January 2025. The 10-year deal marks Netflix’s first big venture into the world of live sports… Continue Reading…

Business

“Burger King owner will buy out its biggest franchisee in US for about $1 billion”

“The parent company of Burger King is buying out its biggest franchisee in the U.S. for about $1 billion and will renovate hundreds of its locations. Restaurant Brands International Inc. will acquire all of the issued and outstanding shares of… Continue Reading…

Economy, Real Estate

“US office buildings face $117BN debt time bomb: Mortgages due this year threaten to sink US economy as thousands of workplaces remain empty”

“Billions of dollars in loans on office buildings that are about to come due could play havoc with the US economy after interest rates soared. About $117 billion worth is expected to be due this year and needs to be repaid or… Continue Reading…

Business

“Tencent loses over $43 billion in market value after China proposes new online gaming rules”

“Tencent lost about $43.5 billion in market value on Friday after China surprised financial markets with a fresh set of rules aimed at curbing excessive gaming and spending. The draft guidelines from China’s National Press and Publication Administration sank the Hong Kong-listed… Continue Reading…

Business

“Karuna Therapeutics surges 47% after Bristol Myers Squibb announces $14 billion deal”

“Bristol Myers Squibb on Friday announced it agreed to buy biopharmaceutical company Karuna Therapeutics for $14 billion in cash, or $330 per share. Karuna’s stock closed up more than 47% on the news Friday, hitting $317.85 a share. Bristol Myers Squibb shares closed up 2%…”… Continue Reading…

Stocks

“Macy’s shares surge 21% after it receives $5.8 billion buyout offer”

“Arkhouse Management and Brigade Capital Management have offered to buy Macy’s for $5.8 billion, people familiar with the matter told CNBC on Sunday. The offer values the retailer at $21 per share, according to the sources. Macy’s closed at just over $17… Continue Reading…

Banking

“Wells Fargo CEO warns of severance costs of nearly $1 billion in fourth quarter as layoffs loom”

“Wells Fargo CEO Charlie Scharf said Tuesday that low staff turnover means the company will likely book a large severance expense in the fourth quarter. “We’re looking at something like $750 million to a little less than a billion dollars of severance in… Continue Reading…