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  • Ericsson Board Approves Up To SEK 15 Bln Buyback Of Class B Shares April 17, 2026 06:14 ET

    Telefonaktiebolaget LM Ericsson (ERIC, ERICb.ST, ERIC_A.ST, ERCB.DE, ERIBR.HE), a provider of mobile connectivity solutions, announced that it's Board authorised to repurchase Ordinary Class B shares on Nasdaq Stockholm under a new program. The buyback is capped at SEK 15 billion. According to Ericsson,...

  • QVC Group Files For Chapter 11 Bankruptcy Protection; Sees Emergence Within 90 Days April 17, 2026 02:57 ET

    Media conglomerate QVC Group Inc. (QVCGA) said it has agreed with a majority of its lenders and initiated voluntary Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection proceedings in the U.S. to implement a plan to significantly reduce debts and strengthen its balance sheet. The company expects to cut its debt from...

  • Bouygues Telecom, Free-iliad, Orange In Negotiations With Altice France For Acquisition Of SFR April 17, 2026 02:51 ET

    Bouygues Telecom, the Free-iliad Group and Orange (ORAN, ORA.PA) have submitted an offer and are starting negotiations with the Altice France group with a view to acquiring SFR. The offer reflects a total enterprise value of 20.35 billion euros for the Altice France assets under consideration. The split...

  • NiSource Signs Long-term Energy Deals With Alphabet And Amazon To Power Indiana Data Centers April 17, 2026 02:26 ET

    NiSource Inc. (NI) announced a new long-term energy agreement with a subsidiary of Alphabet Inc. to support the development and operation of a large-scale data center in northern Indiana. The deal is expected to deliver benefits to existing customers and local communities while enhancing regional economic...

  • Kailera Therapeutics Prices IPO At $16/shr April 17, 2026 02:01 ET

    Kailera Therapeutics, Inc. (KLRA), a clinical-stage biotechnology company, on Friday announced the pricing of its initial public offering of 39.06 million shares of stock at $16 per share. The offering is expected to raise gross proceeds of approximately $625 million, before underwriting discounts...

  • AEVEX Corp Prices IPO At $20/Shr, NYSE Debut Set For April 17 April 17, 2026 01:52 ET

    AEVEX Corp, a Madison Dearborn Partners portfolio company focused on unmanned systems, has announced the pricing of its initial public offering at $20 per share, ahead of its New York Stock Exchange listing on April 17, under the ticker "AVEX" The company said the closing is expected on April 20,...

  • Knight-Swift Cuts Q1 Earnings Outlook On Weather, Fuel Prices, Costs; Expects Q2 Adj. Profit To Rise April 17, 2026 01:49 ET

    Knight-Swift Transportation Holdings Inc.(KNX), a freight carrier, said that it has revised down its first quarter earnings outlook. In addition, the company has initiated adjusted income guidance for the second quarter. Adam Miller, CEO of Knight-Swift commented, "While the winter weather negatively...

  • ACCC Launches Phase 2 Review Of Insurance Australia Group - RAC Insurance Deal April 17, 2026 01:48 ET

    The Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC) has determined that Insurance Australia Group Limited's (IAUGF,IAUGY,IAG.AX) proposed acquisition of RAC Insurance (RACI) could substantially lessen competition and will therefore undergo an in-depth Phase 2 assessment. RACI, owned by the Royal...

  • JATT II Acquisition Corp Prices $60 Mln IPO At $10/shr April 17, 2026 01:41 ET

    JATT II Acquisition Corp. (JATT), on Friday announced the pricing of its initial public offering of 6 million ordinary shares at $10 per share. The offering is expected to raise gross proceeds of $60 million. The company has granted underwriters a 45-day option to purchase up to an additional 0.9...

  • Alamar Biosciences Prices Upsized IPO At $17/shr; Raises $191.3 Mln April 17, 2026 01:35 ET

    Alamar Biosciences, Inc. Common Stock (ALMR) on Friday announced the pricing of its upsized initial public offering of 11.25 million shares of stock at $17 per share. The offering is expected to raise gross proceeds of approximately $191.3 million, before underwriting discounts and expenses. The...

  • Stellantis Partners With Microsoft To Advance AI-Led Digital Transformation April 16, 2026 11:44 ET

    Thursday, Stellantis N.V. (STLA) announced a strategic partnership with Microsoft Corporation (MSFT) to advance the company's digital transformation through the co-development of advanced AI, cybersecurity and engineering capabilities. The collaboration would integrate Stellantis' automotive engineering...

  • Boeing, Millennium Space Systems To Expand Space Production Capacity; Stock Down April 16, 2026 11:37 ET

    The Boeing Company (BA), along with its subsidiary Millennium Space Systems, Thursday announced the decision to expand space production capacity and broaden their satellite portfolio to help government and commercial customers field capability faster and with greater flexibility. Under this plan,...

  • Westamerica Bancorp Reports 11.9% Decline In Q1 Profit April 16, 2026 11:36 ET

    Westamerica Bancorp. (WABC), Thursday announced 11.9 percent decline in first quarter earnings compared to the prior year. Currently, shares are at $53.43, up 0.13 points or 0.24 percent. The parent of the Westamerica Bank reported first quarter earnings of $27.36 million, down from $31.04 million...

  • Main Street Capital Stock Falls 4% On Q1 Prelim. Operating Results Announcement April 16, 2026 10:53 ET

    Stock of Main Street Capital Corporation (MAIN) is moving down about 4 percent on Thursday morning trading after announcing its preliminary operating results for the first quarter of 2026. The company's stock is currently trading at $55.19, down 4.57 percent or $2.64, over the previous close of $57.83...

  • Harbour Biomed Appoints Adam Zong As Its New President April 16, 2026 10:00 ET

    Harbour BioMed (2142.HK,HBMHF), a biopharmaceutical company, on Thursday announced the appointment of Adam Zong as its new President. Zong brings more than 20 years of global biopharma leadership experience. Zong joins from Arc Nouvel Clinical Development Consulting where he served as Principal...

Global Economics Weekly Update -April 05 – April 10, 2026

April 10, 2026 16:21 ET
Inflation data from the U.S. was the main data event this week as the conflict in the Middle East continue. The minutes of the latest Fed policy session and the survey data on the services sector also made headlines. In Europe, manufacturing orders data from Germany was in focus. Price data from China drew attention in Asia.