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Affinity Equity Partners is considering divesting its minority stake in the global airport hospitality group Plaza Premium, potentially valuing the company at around $1 billion. The Asia-focused private equity firm is seeking interest from potential buyers, including other financial sponsors, as it engages in early-stage discussions about the sale.
Stone Point Capital is initiating a $1 billion evergreen fund aimed at expanding its footprint in the retail wealth market. The fund, which is being seeded with capital from the firm's Trident flagship private equity funds, is expected to attract additional investment from wealthy individual investors.
U.S. economy sags in December, S&P says, due to tariffs, inflation and softer sales
The U.S. economy stumbled at the end of the year, new surveys showed, as rising prices tied to tariffs reduced customer demand and spurred businesses to further tighten the reins on hiring.
Lucy Baldwin, Global Head of Research at Citi, discusses her outlook for 2026, and why she calls this a "goldilocks type scenario" for the equities market.
Lucy Baldwin, Global Head of Research at Citi, discusses her outlook for 2026, and why she calls this a "goldilocks type scenario" for the equities market. (Source: Bloomberg)
US stocks fluctuated Tuesday after signs of a sluggish job market didn’t change the outlook for interest-rate cuts from the Federal Reserve.
US stocks fluctuated Tuesday after signs of a sluggish job market didn’t change the outlook for interest-rate cuts from the Federal Reserve.
Fears of an AI bubble are likely here to stay.
Fears of an AI bubble are likely here to stay. But a strong spending landscape means many semiconductor stocks can still thrive, according to J.P. Morgan analysts.
Pierre Yared, acting chair of the White House Council of Economic Advisers, reacts to the November jobs report on "Bloomberg Open Interest.
Pierre Yared, acting chair of the White House Council of Economic Advisers, reacts to the November jobs report on "Bloomberg Open Interest." Nonfarm payrolls increased 64,000 in November after declining 105,000 in October, according to Bureau of Labor Statistics data. The unemployment rate was 4.6% last month, up from 4.4% in September. (Source: Bloomberg)
Ford sees a way to profit from the AI boom by playing more into energy storage.
Ford sees a way to profit from the AI boom by playing more into energy storage. The move has worked well for Tesla.
JPMorgan Global Head of Advisory and M&A Anu Aiyengar speaks about global M&A trends in 2026 on Bloomberg Surveillance with Bloomberg's Lisa Abramowicz and Damian Sassower.
JPMorgan Global Head of Advisory and M&A Anu Aiyengar speaks about global M&A trends in 2026 on Bloomberg Surveillance with Bloomberg's Lisa Abramowicz and Damian Sassower. (Source: Bloomberg)
The UK Government is bolstering its housebuilding deregulation with a second update to the national planning policy framework, as Labour risks falling well behind on the house building target at the heart of its election pledges.
The UK Government is bolstering its housebuilding deregulation with a second update to the national planning policy framework, as Labour risks falling well behind on the house building target at the heart of its election pledges.
Elon Musk, the chief executive officer of Tesla Inc.
Elon Musk, the chief executive officer of Tesla Inc., was an “avowed” ketamine user, White House Chief of Staff Susie Wiles told Vanity Fair, among a series of candid and occasionally critical remarks she made about President Donald Trump’s inner circle in interviews with the magazine.
China’s Luckin Coffee Inc.
China’s Luckin Coffee Inc. is considering making a bid for Nestle SA’s Blue Bottle Coffee to boost its brand profile and expand in the premium coffee segment, according to people familiar with the situation.
The drugmaker revised its revenue guidance for 2025, saying it now expects $62 billion in revenue for the year.
The drugmaker revised its revenue guidance for 2025, saying it now expects $62 billion in revenue for the year.
Prosperity Bancshares, Inc. has proposed a merger with Southwest Bancshares, Inc., in a move that will consolidate their market presence in Texas banking. The deal will see SWBI shareholders receive Prosperity shares valued at $72.83 each, pending shareholder approval on January 22, 2026.
In a significant corporate action, Prosperity Bancshares, Inc. (NYSE: PB) has entered into a merger agreement with Southwest Bancshares, Inc. (SWBI), aimed at enhancing their competitive edge in the Texas banking sector. This merger, announced on September 30, 2025, is set to create a larger entity with a more extensive market footprint. The merger will involve the consolidation of SWBI into Prosperity, with Prosperity emerging as the surviving corporation. Following this initial merger, Texas Partners...
For a man who vowed to stay out of the political spotlight, Jared Kushner is finding himself very much in its glare.
For a man who vowed to stay out of the political spotlight, Jared Kushner is finding himself very much in its glare.
Need to know what happened in crypto today.
Need to know what happened in crypto today? Here is the latest news on daily trends and events impacting Bitcoin price, blockchain, DeFi, NFTs, Web3 and crypto regulation.
The Trump administration is slashing the ranks of immigration judges in a drive to extend its broader crackdown to the administrative courts where they serve and speed up deportations.
The Trump administration is slashing the ranks of immigration judges in a drive to extend its broader crackdown to the administrative courts where they serve and speed up deportations.
Treasuries edged higher after the US November unemployment rate exceeded estimates, bolstering expectations for further Federal Reserve interest-rate cuts in 2026.
Treasuries edged higher after the US November unemployment rate exceeded estimates, bolstering expectations for further Federal Reserve interest-rate cuts in 2026.
In volatile trading Treasuries erased gains sparked when the US November unemployment rate exceeded estimates, leaving the door open for further Federal Reserve interest-rate cuts in 2026.
In volatile trading Treasuries erased gains sparked when the US November unemployment rate exceeded estimates, leaving the door open for further Federal Reserve interest-rate cuts in 2026.
Thames Water has deferred payment of almost £2.
Thames Water has deferred payment of almost £2.5 million ($3.4 million) in bonuses to its senior managers this month bowing to pressure not to reward staff while the company is ranked among the worst-polluting suppliers in the UK.