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Mergers of English councils could lead to tax rises due to high debt levels

Labour’s ‘devolution revolution’ aims to simplify local authorities but will force some to combine with others in financial distress

The Guardian - UK

Black holes could 'bend it like Beckham' to reveal hidden asymmetries of the universe

Black holes and soccer balls don't have much in common, but if black holes are curved when kicked, it might say something deep about the cosmos.

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Deal scoop: Ultimus Fund Solutions and HedgeServ seek buyers as early 2025 M&A gets off to a slow start

The number of global announced mergers dropped nearly 43% from the same period last year.

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The acquisition of Text Publishing by Penguin Random House is part of a worrying trend in Australian publishing

Australia has been unique in the anglosphere for decades, as its independent publishers have resisted the forces of conglomeration and remained privately owned – often by their founders. But this week the third independent publisher in less than six months has merged with a multinational.

The Conversation

Wall Street's Big Payday: Double-Digit Bonus Hikes Seen Across Big Banks

After a resurgence in mergers and capital raising, major investment banks, such as Bank of America, Morgan Stanley, and JPMorgan Chase, are anticipated to announce significant incentive increases for their staff.

International Business Times

Honda HR-V: Calm before the storm

CAR REVIEW: With the mergers and mega deals, along comes a revision to Honda’s long-running hybrid. As the bigger boys look intent on swallowing the market, Sean O’Grady sees if this old Japanese favourite can give the company some purchase going into the new year

The Independent UK

5 stalled mega mergers that could get a green light under Trump

Biden's aggressive antitrust enforcers stood in the way of deals involving names like Intel, Kroger and U.S. Steel.

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How to Plan for Growth After Buying a Business?

Buying or acquiring a business is a big deal. However, maintaining the business and keeping it viable is the tough part. According to the Harvard Business Review, almost 70-90% of mergers and acquisitions deals don’t make it through.

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Three in four England universities expected to be in the red next year

Higher education regulator says sector needs to take ‘take bold action’ and consider mergers or cost sharing

The Guardian - UK

Wall Street is foaming at the mouth with all the possible mergers and acquisitions that may now go through with Trump as president

Goldman Sachs expects a 20% increase in M&A activity next year.

Fortune

At the country’s biggest fintech conference, the U.S. election is the elephant in the room

CFPB’s Chopra gets rockstar welcome at Money20/20 just days after finalizing open banking rule

Fortune

Blackstone In Advanced Discussions To Buy Shopping Center Owner Retail Opportunity: Report

This year has seen a slowdown in real estate deal-making, with U.S. mergers and acquisitions declining by 39% to $27.1 billion, according to data from Dealogic. Elevated interest rates have raised borrowing costs, impacting the market.

International Business Times

Biden Administration Launches Investigation Into Airline Competition

Biden administration investigates airline competition, mergers, and fees in the U.S. air travel industry.

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What happens when black holes merge?

Black hole mergers are beautiful — and some of the most violent events in the cosmos. Here's how the process unfolds.

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Fintech market stirs as Celero seeks a buyer while Finexio looks for minority investor

Mergers remain slow ahead of U.S. presidential election

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New merger laws to shelve 'damaging' supermarket deals

The competition watchdog will have to be notified of every supermarket merger to prevent major players from gaining an unfair advantage.

The Guardian - US

Private equity’s role in US healthcare remains unchecked after California veto

Bill rejected by Newsom would have let attorney general deny mergers after recent scandal involving Stewart Health

International Business Times

ECB Chief Backs Bank Mergers Amid UniCredit, Commerzbank Talk

ECB chief Christine Lagarde said Monday that cross-border banking mergers in Europe were "desirable" to boost their competitiveness, despite mounting German opposition to a potential tie-up between Commerzbank and Italy's UniCredit.

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Luminate Capital scores first acquisition for Fund IV, buying AbsenceSoft

Haynes’s Luminate Capital is more than halfway to $1.5 bln Fund IV target

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Employers expect health care benefit costs to keep rising—and they're going to have to make some tough choices

Rising prescription prices, hospital mergers, and nurse shortages are contributing to the climb.

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The Benefits of Outsourcing Data Room Services from a Professional Provider

Conviction, divorces, multimillion-dollar damages, hiding children in bathtubs because of an upcoming ballistic missile. These are not episodes from Hollywood movies but real stories highlighting the importance of choosing reliable software for business leaders and governors.When dealing with sensitive transactions like mergers and acquisitions, it's crucial to consider a virtual…

International Business Times

Dealmakers Ponder What's Next After Tough Biden Antitrust Years

President Joe Biden's skeptical approach to corporate mergers has been a hallmark of his administration's business policy -- a stance generally expected to ease if Donald Trump returns to the White House.

Space

Supermassive black holes have masses of more than a million suns – but their growth has slowed as the universe aged

The Texas Tribune

The oil industry is booming. This West Texas small business worries it’s been left behind.

Before the pandemic, Ben Bilbrey worked with some of the largest oil companies. Now he’s waiting for the phone to ring.

The Conversation

South Africa’s competition law has special conditions for company mergers: do they benefit society or hinder business?

Competition is a good thing. This is the common thread through global competition law, which aims to prevent monopolies – when one firm dominates a sector.

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