The European Commission approved the $55 billion acquisition of Electronic Arts by an investor group including Saudi Arabia's Public Investment Fund under EU merger rules, concluding that the transaction does not raise competition concerns. A separate review under the Foreign Subsidies Regulation remains pending, with a decision expected by July 30.
The fast-fashion retailer has cleared a key Hong Kong exchange review for a planned initial public offering, moving closer to a market debut after earlier listing efforts in New York and London stalled under regulatory pressure.
The Chinese optical transceiver maker is preparing a Hong Kong listing that could become the city's largest share sale since Alibaba's 2019 offering, with cornerstone demand already covering nearly half of the base deal.
Panama is studying a state-owned mining company that could partner with First Quantum Minerals and provide a legal structure for reopening Cobre Panama, a copper mine closed since 2023 after a constitutional ruling.
European regulators approved Paramount's proposed takeover of Warner Bros. Discovery, but tied the clearance to film distribution commitments in the European Economic Area. The decision removes a major international hurdle while the transaction still faces legal and regulatory pressure in the United States and other jurisdictions.
The Canadian miner reported adjusted earnings well above market expectations after copper prices rose sharply and production increased, reinforcing investor focus on critical minerals and the company's pending combination with Anglo American.
Uber has reached an agreement to acquire Germany's Delivery Hero for $14.8 billion, combining Uber Eats with food delivery brands across 99 countries. The deal, which includes the sale of certain operations to SSW Partners for $1.6 billion, is expected to close in the second half of 2027.
