Nvidia stock rockets to record high amid AI frenzy: Is the next market shake-up coming?

Nvidia stock rockets to record high amid AI frenzy: Is the next market shake-up coming?

Nvidia’s stock has surged to new highs for the first time in four months, buoyed by the unwavering demand for AI technologies and the strong momentum of its next-generation Blackwell GPU. On Monday, Nvidia’s share price reached an intraday high of $139.41, nearing its all-time peak of $140.76, which was previously set in June. This […]

PepsiCo announces $1.2bn acquisition of Siete Foods to expand multicultural portfolio

PepsiCo announces $1.2bn acquisition of Siete Foods to expand multicultural portfolio

PepsiCo, Inc., one of the world’s largest food and beverage companies, has announced a definitive agreement to acquire Siete Foods, a rapidly growing Mexican-American brand, for a staggering $1.2 billion. This acquisition represents a significant move by PepsiCo to diversify and expand its portfolio, particularly in the growing “better-for-you” food market. Siete Foods is renowned […]

Can Tata Technologies rebound after Citi’s cautious upgrade? The stock market waits!

Can Tata Technologies rebound after Citi’s cautious upgrade? The stock market waits!

Tata Technologies Limited, a global leader in engineering and digital services, finds itself at a crossroads as Citi, a major international brokerage firm, has revised its target price for the company’s stock. Despite maintaining a ‘Sell’ rating, Citi has raised the target price from ₹935 to ₹945, reflecting marginally improved estimates for Tata Technologies’ performance […]

Eli Lilly completes $3.2 billion acquisition of Morphic to enhance IBD treatments

Eli Lilly completes $3.2 billion acquisition of Morphic to enhance IBD treatments

Eli Lilly and Company has finalised its acquisition of Morphic Holding, Inc. in a landmark $3.2 billion deal, aimed at enhancing treatment options for inflammatory bowel disease (IBD). This acquisition underscores Lilly’s strategic expansion into the gastroenterology sector. The transaction, valued at $57 per share, is a significant premium over Morphic’s recent stock prices, reflecting […]

Allstate’s $2bn deal: What the sale of its employer benefits business means for you

Allstate’s $2bn deal: What the sale of its employer benefits business means for you

The Allstate Corporation (NYSE: ALL) has finalised a landmark deal to divest its Employer Voluntary Benefits business to StanCorp Financial Group, Inc., also known as The Standard, for $2 billion. This transaction marks a pivotal step in Allstate’s strategy to optimise its Health & Benefits operations, which include Employer Voluntary Benefits, Individual Health, and Group […]

Citi invests in Peru’s leading FX fintech Rextie

Citi invests in Peru’s leading FX fintech Rextie

Citi, a global juggernaut in foreign exchange (FX) markets, has announced a pivotal investment in Rextie, the leading fintech for FX services in Peru. This groundbreaking deal makes Rextie the first FX fintech in Latin America to secure an investment from one of the world’s largest banks. Additionally, the partnership will incorporate Citi’s advanced FX […]

Data center solutions firm Chindata Group to merge with BCPE Chivalry in $3.2bn deal

Data center solutions firm Chindata Group to merge with BCPE Chivalry in $3.2bn deal

Chindata Group Holdings Limited (Nasdaq: CD), a forerunner in providing carrier-neutral hyperscale data center solutions in Asia-Pacific emerging markets, has disclosed its merger agreement with BCPE Chivalry Bidco Limited and its subsidiary, valuing Chindata Group’s equity at an estimated US$3.16 billion. Enhancing Asia-Pacific’s Data Center Solutions Chindata Group stands as a pioneer in building state-of-the-art […]

Citi TTS partners with Pismo to revamp demand deposit accounts

Citi TTS partners with Pismo to revamp demand deposit accounts

Citi Treasury and Trade Solutions (TTS) is stepping up its game by partnering with Pismo, a banking and payments software company known for its innovative technology. The collaboration will see Citi utilize Pismo’s tech platform to boost its corporate demand deposit accounts (DDA) offered to global clients, marking a significant move towards “always-on” capabilities and […]

Citi to sell Russian personal installment loans business to Uralsib

Citi to sell Russian personal installment loans business to Uralsib

Citigroup (Citi) said that its Russian subsidiary — AO Citibank has signed a deal to divest a portfolio of ruble-denominated personal installment loans to Russian commercial bank Uralsib. The financial terms of the deal were not disclosed by the American banking group. Subject to customer consent, Citi will also transfer a portfolio of ruble-denominated credit […]