Hollywood Petition to Block Paramount-Warner Bros. Merger Tops 4,000 Names as Robert De Niro, Sofia Coppola, Holly Hunter and More Join the Fight
Hollywood petition to block Paramount-Warner Bros. merger tops 4,000 names as Robert De Niro, Sofia Coppola, Holly Hunter and more join the fight

The $111 billion deal that would see Paramount Skydance swallow up Warner Bros. Discovery took another step closer to reality Thursday after WBD shareholders overwhelmingly voted in favor of the merger. But the pact isn’t over the finish line — and a new batch of Hollywood A-listers including Robert De Niro, Sofia Coppola and Holly […]

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Deal dispatch: QXO nabs TopBuild for $17 million, Voya Financial urged to evaluate strategic options, Pat McGrath exits Chapter 11

New On The Block Rayonier Advanced Materials Inc. RYAM is in the formal process of exploring strategic alternatives to maximize shareholder value. The company has hired Morgan Stanley as its financial advisor and Wachtell, Lipton, Rosen & Katz as its legal counsel in the process. Investcorp Credit Management BDC, Inc. ICMB has retained Houlihan Lokey as financial advisor to support a Special Committee of its independent directors in evaluating...

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Tariff refunds are available for businesses—but consumers probably won't get a cut

Key Takeaways Businesses can now request refunds for tariffs that were struck down by the Supreme Court earlier this year.Consumers are unlikely to receive direct refunds for the tariffs, but some customers have started filing class-action lawsuits, hoping to get their money back. Consumers who paid tariffs through their purchases may not recover t...

Gold clings to weekly gain after falling Friday on mixed jobs data
Gold turns higher after DOJ ends Powell probe, still lower for the week

Gold and silver futures edged higher on Friday following news that the U.S. Department of Justice dropped its criminal investigation of outgoing Fed Chair Jerome Powell, paving the way for Kevin Warsh to step in as Powell's successor, which in turn has sparked some optimism for lower interest rates sooner than later. Senator Tillis, a Republican an...

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Motor finance trade body gears up for legal challenge to £9bn redress

The motor finance industry’s trade body is mulling lodging a legal battle against the UK financial watchdog‘s £9bn redress scheme. The Finance and Leasing Association (FLA), which counts Santander and the financial arms of BMW and Volkswagen among its members, is reported to be leaning towards challenging the City regulator’s scheme. Members of the body [...]

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India's central bank cancels Paytm Payments Bank licence

By Gopika Gopakumar April 24 (Reuters) - India's central bank said on Friday it has cancelled the banking licence issued to Paytm Payments Bank Limited, more than two years after the regulator imposed business curbs over violations, including lapses in customer due diligence. Backed by One 97 Communications, which once counted China's Ant Group and Japan's SoftBank as investors, Paytm had

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Senators demand probe of FAA administrator over delayed Republic Airways stock sale

Democratic senators asked a federal watchdog to review whether FAA Administrator Bryan Bedford violated an ethics deal by waiting to sell shares tied to Republic Airways Holdings Inc. RJET after he left the carrier's top job. The request comes as airlines face a new cost squeeze, with aviation clearly an area that could get worse as fuel markets react to conflict around the Strait of Hormuz. Reuters reported the senators want the Transportation...

Passengers Flew Turkish Airlines Business Class - Then the Problems Started
Passengers flew Turkish Airlines business class - then the problems started

In this travel experience, a passenger flies Turkish Airlines Business Class to see whether it lives up to expectations. While the airline is often known for its service and reputation, the journey reveals a different side of the experience. From the seat and cabin layout to the overall comfort and service, several issues begin to stand out during the flight. The video takes an honest look at what went wrong and why the experience may not meet the standards travelers expect from business class. Join the full review to see what happened and why this flight left a different impression.

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Suncorp buys $1.7 billion reinsurance cover, shares hit near five-month high

April 24 (Reuters) - Australia's Suncorp said on Friday it had secured up to A$2.4 billion ($1.71 billion) in reinsurance protection over five years and forecast 3% gross written premium (GWP) growth for fiscal 2026, sending its shares to a near five-month high. Shares of the general insurer jumped as much as 10.2% to A$17.98 in early trade, hitting their highest since November 28. The stock was

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Related Digital secures financing for $16 billion Oracle data center in Michigan

April 24 (Reuters) - Data center developer Related Digital said on Friday it has secured financing for a $16 billion data center campus it is building in Michigan for Oracle. The financing includes equity from Related Digital and funds affiliated with Blackstone, and fixed-rate, long term debt financing anchored by PIMCO-managed funds and accounts, the company said. OpenAI, Oracle and Related

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