Aliaxis $2 Billion Uponor Approach Rebuffed by Main Owner
Uponor Oyj’s biggest shareholder rejected a hostile approach by Belgium’s Aliaxis SA to acquire the Finnish plumbing-equipment maker for €1.8 billion ($2 billion) in cash.
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Who Is the Gangster-Turned-Politician Killed on Live Indian TV?
A former Indian lawmaker charged with crimes ranging from kidnapping to murder was gunned down with his brother on live television over the weekend, raising concerns over links between extrajudicial action and Hindu nationalism.
Lego Marks Untapped US Regions for Growth With $1 Billion Plant
Lego A/S is targeting areas of the US where sales have been slow and expects a new $1 billion factory in Virginia, its first in the country, will help it win market share.
Europe at Risk of Funding Crunch After Bank Turmoil, APG Warns
Europe is facing the danger of a lending squeeze following the recent banking turmoil, according to the continent’s largest pension-services provider.
Japanese Automakers Have a Chance to Shine at Shanghai Auto Show
The focus will be around what EVs are revealed and by whom as the race to electrify reaches fever pitch.
Sega Offers to Buy Angry Birds Creator Rovio Entertainment
Video game maker Sega Sammy Holdings Inc. offered to buy Rovio Entertainment Oyj in a deal that values the Finland-based creator of Angry Birds at about €706 million ($776 million).
Turkish Lira Traders Hedge Against Turbulence as Election Nears
Lira traders are bracing for tumult ahead of next month’s elections in Turkey, sending the cost to hedge against currency swings to the highest in the world.
Leading Oil ETFs Post Longest Run of Weekly Outflows Since July
A quartet of the largest oil exchange-traded funds has capped the longest run of outflows since mid-2022 as investors pull cash after a recent rally and with the global demand outlook clouded.
Wood in Talks With Apollo to See Whether Firm Offer Can Be Made
Scottish engineering company John Wood Group Plc said it has decided to engage with Apollo Global Management Inc. to see whether the private equity firm can make a firm offer for its business.
Norway Unions Begin First Large-Scale Strike in Two Decades
Norwegian workers started the first large-scale strike in 23 years after failing to secure a wage deal with employers in the energy-rich Nordic nation.
