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Amplats Declares R15.7 Billion Payout Ahead of Anglo American Exit

Anglo American Platinum Declares Extra Cash Payout Before Anglo American Exit

Germany's Ongoing Economic Slump: Five Key Reasons

Germany's economic slump stems from energy shock, China's competition, investment neglect, skilled worker shortage, and excessive bureaucracy.

China's Xi Vows Support for Private Business Amid Tech Rivalry

Chinese President Xi Jinping Delivers Speech Boosting Private Enterprise Amid US Tech Competition

Australian Insurance Stocks Plunge as Opposition Leader Threatens Break-Up

Australian insurance stocks plunge as opposition leader threatens to break up industry amid election campaign. Suncorp, IAG, and QBE shares fall sharply following comments by Liberal Party leader Peter Dutton.

Oaktree Offers Lifeline to Cash-Strapped Star Entertainment

US-based Oaktree to refinance $413 million of Star Entertainment's debt, offering a lifeline to the struggling firm.

Xi Meeting With Business Leaders Signals Support for China's Private Sector

Chinese President Xi Jinping Meets With Business Leaders, Signaling Support for Private Sector

Americans Need Year-Round Help With Soaring Car and Debt Payments

Battling debt, particularly car loans and credit card debt, has transformed from a seasonal issue to a year-round problem, as more Americans face financial stress amid inflation and rising living costs.

Low-Cost Airlines: A Fading Business Model

The future of low-cost airlines is uncertain as costs rise and passengers opt for more comfortable seats and upgrades. Spirit Airlines has rejected an acquisition proposal from Frontier, and the low-cost carrier model is slowly unraveling.

Fujifilm rejects final offer from U.S. private equity firm Bain Capital

U.S. private equity firm Bain Capital withdraws takeover bid for Japanese IT company Fuji Soft, ending a months-long bidding war with rival KKR.

Japan’s Non-Life Insurers Sell ¥1.64 Trillion in Cross-Held Shares

Japan’s largest non-life insurers sold ¥1.64 trillion ($11B) of cross-held shares in April-December 2023, nearly 90% of their planned ¥1.84T divestitures by March 2025. The sales aim to improve governance and reduce cozy ties, with proceeds used for shareholder returns, acquisitions, and investments