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Activist Investor Engine Capital Calls On Brenntag to Split

Engine Capital has taken a 1% stake in Brenntag SE and is calling on the German chemicals distributor to prioritize a separation of its specialties unit, a move the activist believes could double Brenntag’s share price.

Turkey Wealth Fund to Support Equities With New Mechanism

Turkey’s sovereign wealth fund will support equities with a new, internal mechanism established to contain the market fallout from Feb. 6 earthquakes, according to officials with direct knowledge of the matter.

Philippines Protests China Laser Use Seen Provocative by US

The Philippines has protested China’s move to aim a military-grade laser at a Philippine ship in the South China Sea which the US said was “provocative and unsafe” and threatens peace and stability in the region.

Lebanon Makes Another Plea For Aid at Dubai Summit

Cash-strapped Lebanon is trying to convince donors that their money will be spent “in the right way” as its usual backers remain weary of extending aid without a reform agenda.

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