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London police arrest 139 protesters outside US Embassy over Palestine Action ban
London’s Metropolitan Police arrested at least 139 people during a demonstration outside the United States Embassy in Nine…
Guidewire (GWRE) to acquire hyperexponential for up to $2.1bn as AI underwriting strategy accelerates
Guidewire has agreed to acquire London-based hyperexponential for $1.7 billion in cash plus up to $400 million tied to recurring revenue targets. The insurance software group expects the transaction to accelerate annual recurring revenue growth and deepen its position in AI-assisted commercial underwriting, while introducing substantial financing and integration requirements.
Canada is getting its first pressboard manufacturing line. Why does Hitachi Energy need it now?
Hitachi Energy will build a C$479 million transformer-insulation plant in London, Ontario, creating more than 100 permanent jobs while localising a critical North American grid component.
Robert Walters has 8% fewer employees but higher fees. Is its restructuring finally working?
Robert Walters plc ended September with 2,772 employees, down 8% from a year earlier, yet third-quarter net fees increased 1% and fee income per fee earner rose 8%. The results provide unusually direct evidence of productivity improving after aggressive cost and workforce actions, although Europe remains weak and the recruiter is still expected to post a full-year operating loss.
Glencore joins ASX as copper expansion and US$5bn marketing profit outlook attract attention
Glencore has begun trading on the Australian Securities Exchange through depositary interests, broadening access to Australian institutional capital while targeting higher copper production and more than US$5 billion in 2026 marketing earnings.
Diginex shareholders back Resulticks deal, but 600m new shares put dilution in focus
Diginex shareholders have cleared the Resulticks acquisition. See how the $1.05 billion AI deal could transform DGNX and reshape shareholder ownership.
Joshua Kerry remanded after court hears alleged terrorism case involving Nigel Farage
A UK terrorism case involving an alleged attempt to enter Nigel Farage’s home moves to the Old Bailey as political-security concerns intensify.
Safestay (AIM: SSTY) trades below half June NAV as hostel demand and margins weaken
Safestay shares fell 32% after first-half EBITDA dropped 71% and forward bookings came in 21% below last year, intensifying pressure on the hostel operator to cut debt and accelerate its shift toward an asset-light model.
Taboola offers up to £27m for Dianomi as AI reshapes digital advertising
Taboola.com Ltd. has agreed to acquire AIM-listed Dianomi plc for 64 pence per share in cash plus contingent consideration worth up to another 24 pence, giving the finance-focused advertising technology company a potential valuation of approximately £27 million.
Ara Partners acquires control of Bryden Wood to scale industrial and data centre engineering
Ara Partners has acquired a majority stake in Bryden Wood. Find out why data centres and industrial decarbonisation are central to the deal.