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Macquarie to acquire renewable energy firm Erova Energy. The acquisition aims to expand Erova’s platform internationally, leveraging Macquarie’s financial strength and market access to enhance renewable asset optimisation services. Erova specialises in wind, solar, waste-to-energy, and battery storage solutions….
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Mizuho Financial Group acquires Augusta & Co to enhance services. The acquisition aims to bolster Mizuho’s M&A advisory platform and energy credentials, leveraging Augusta’s expertise in renewable and energy transition advisory to support clients in transitioning to a low-carbon economy….
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US M&A rebounded this week with bank tie-ups, rail megadeals, and a media merger finalised. Five standout transactions revealed strategic integration, regulatory shifts, and consolidation pressures.
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Deutsche Bank reports record sustainable finance quarter in Q2 2025. The bank achieved over €28 billion in sustainable finance, nearing its €500 billion target by 2025. With cumulative volumes at €417 billion, it must exceed results in H2….
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Five major UK deals defined this M&A-heavy week. Cross-border buyers dominated activity, UK corporates stepped up, and private equity returned to London listings with cash in hand.
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AI giants are beating estimates while airlines and food brands struggle. The second-quarter earnings season has revealed a sharp divergence, with firms like Alphabet and IBM reaping AI gains, while consumer-facing businesses report weakening demand and rising costs.
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Kimberly-Clark UK signs green hydrogen deal to cut emissions. The company partners with Carlton Power and HYRO to invest £125 million in green hydrogen infrastructure at its UK sites. This initiative aims to reduce greenhouse gas emissions by 80% by 2027, enhancing sustainability efforts….
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Europe’s small caps surge as Trump’s 30% tariff threat looms. Investors rotate into domestically focused stocks while export-heavy giants slide. Year-to-date gains in smaller firms outpace large caps, driven by tariff fears, a strong euro, and market volatility as negotiations continue.
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UK retail sales rose 0.9% in June, rebounding from May’s drop. Driven by hot weather and online promotions, volumes remain below pre-pandemic levels as consumer caution and inflation weigh on the sector’s recovery.
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UK businesses are cutting staff at fastest rate since February. The latest PMI data shows economic momentum slowing, with declining new orders and export sales. Rising payroll costs and subdued demand are prompting companies to reduce headcounts, impacting growth.