U.S. & European stock futures rise, oil bounces
U.S. and European stocks futures moved higher on Monday as Asian markets lagged, while bonds surrendered some of their recent gains and oil rallied as Saudi Arabia lifted its crude prices.
Grab’s $40 bln Nasdaq debut to set tone for Southeast Asian tech listings
Grab, Southeast Asia’s biggest ride-hailing and delivery firm, makes its market debut on Thursday after a record $40 billion merger with a special purpose acquisition company (SPAC), in a listing that will set the tone for other regional offerings.
Analysis: KKR’s Telecom Italia approach may call time on Italy discount
A $12 billion takeover proposal for Telecom Italia by private equity giant KKR has highlighted an ‘Italian discount’, which a surge in investor interest and a European fund aimed at supporting its struggling economy could help narrow.
EXCLUSIVE Europe’s telcos want U.S. tech giants to help fund network costs
U.S. tech giants should bear some of the costs of developing Europe’s telecoms networks because they use them so heavily, chief executives of Deutsche Telekom (DTEGn.DE), Vodafone (VOD.L) and 11 other major European telecoms companies said on Monday.
Australia Q3 business investment slips, outlook surprisingly resilient
Australian business investment slipped in the third quarter as pandemic lockdowns shut many firms, though future spending plans proved surprisingly resilient and a rapid recovery is expected now that most restrictions have been lifted.
Spain’s BBVA says Garanti deal priced in further lira depreciation
Spain’s BBVA (BBVA.MC) on Wednesday reiterated its long-term commitment towards Turkey and said lira depreciation had been taken into account while structuring its recent purchase offer for a stake in Garanti Bank.
Italy’s Enel cranks up spending to become carbon-free by 2040
Europe’s biggest utility Enel (ENEI.MI) will spend 170 billion euros ($191.2 billion) to 2030 and will seek to draw in additional funds from partners and others for its projects as it brings forward plans to become a carbon-free company by 2040.
KKR makes $12 billion approach to take Telecom Italia private
Telecom Italia (TIM) (TLIT.MI) has received a 10.8 billion euro ($12 billion) approach from U.S. fund KKR (KKR.N) aimed at taking Italy’s biggest phone group private, the company said on Sunday.
Alibaba slashes sales outlook as competition bites, demand slows
Chinese e-commerce giant Alibaba Group Holding Ltd (9988.HK), slashed its forecast for annual revenue growth on increased competition and a regulatory crackdown, sending its stock tumbling 11%.
Blackstone makes sweetened $6.2 bln play for Australia’s Crown
Investment giant Blackstone Group Inc (BX.N) made a $6.2 billion approach for troubled Australian casino firm Crown Resorts Ltd (CWN.AX), sweetening an earlier offer as its main rival bidder is beset by regulatory problems.
