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Exclusive-US packaging firm Silgan signals interest for Germany’s Gerresheimer, sources say

Friday, March 20 by SRN News

MUNICH, March 20 (Reuters) - U.S. packaging company Silgan Holdings has signalled interest in taking over German medical packaging maker Gerresheimer , according to two sources familiar with the matter. Silgan is working with advisers on the approach that could value Gerresheimer at 41 euros... Read More.

Fed’s Bowman says new external review of Silicon Valley Bank failure underway

Friday, March 20 by SRN News

By Pete Schroeder NEW YORK, March 20 (Reuters) - Federal Reserve Vice Chair for Supervision Michelle Bowman said Friday that the U.S. central bank is taking another look at what went wrong with Silicon Valley Bank three years ago. "What happened there was really a failure... Read More.

Wall St opens lower as Middle East turmoil clouds Fed outlook

Friday, March 20 by SRN News

March 20 (Reuters) - Wall Street's main indexes opened lower on Friday as the Iran war approached its fourth week, roiling energy markets and prompting investors to aggressively reprice bets on the Federal Reserve's interest-rate cuts. The Dow Jones Industrial Average fell 45.8 points, or... Read More.

Vatican launches campaign to encourage divestment from mining industries

Friday, March 20 by SRN News

ROME (AP) - The Vatican on Friday launched a campaign to encourage divestment from mining industries, saying the Catholic Church should invest its money in ways that are consistent with its ecological teachings. The effort, which also involves other Christian organizations, takes as its inspiration... Read More.

Fed’s Bowman says penciled in three rate cuts for year – Fox Business Network

Friday, March 20 by SRN News

NEW YORK, March 20 (Reuters) - Federal Reserve Vice Chair for Supervision Michelle Bowman said Friday she sees a series of interest rate cuts happening this year amid concerns about labor market softness. "I'm still concerned about...the job market," Bowman said in an interview on... Read More.

Dealmaking to pick up this year despite Iran war risks, Goldman CEO says

Friday, March 20 by SRN News

By Arasu Kannagi Basil March 20 (Reuters) - Goldman Sachs expects mergers and acquisitions activity to accelerate in 2026 despite the disruption caused by the U.S.-Israeli war on Iran, CEO David Solomon said on Friday. The Wall Street giant's chief executive said the investment bank expects... Read More.

Trian opposes Victory’s sweetened rival bid for Janus Henderson

Friday, March 20 by SRN News

March 20 (Reuters) - Trian Fund Management on Friday said it has serious concerns about Victory Capital's sweetened offer for Janus Henderson that rivals its own take-private deal with the asset manager. Janus had previously rejected an $8.6 billion cash-and-stock offer from Victory, saying the... Read More.

Prestige Consumer to buy Breathe Right brand in $1.05 billion deal

Friday, March 20 by SRN News

March 20 (Reuters) - U.S. consumer health products maker Prestige Consumer Healthcare said on Friday it would buy the Breathe Right brand and other assets from Foundation Consumer Healthcare in a deal valued at $1.045 billion. The deal also equates to about $900 million after... Read More.

Morning Bid: Battle of the barrel

Friday, March 20 by SRN News

By Anna Szymanski March 20 - Everything Mike Dolan and the ROI team are excited to read, watch and listen to over the weekend. From the Editor Hello Morning Bid readers! The energy market is the Iran war's key theatre of battle - and the... Read More.

FedEx shares surge as investors cheer resilient demand, higher profit forecast

Friday, March 20 by SRN News

By Rashika Singh March 20 (Reuters) - FedEx shares surged about 10% before the bell on Friday, after the package-delivery giant raised its full-year profit forecast and signaled steady shipping demand despite geopolitical tensions and surging fuel costs. While the U.S.-Israeli war on Iran has increased... Read More.

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Exclusive-US packaging firm Silgan signals interest for Germany’s Gerresheimer, sources say

Fed’s Bowman says new external review of Silicon Valley Bank failure underway

Wall St opens lower as Middle East turmoil clouds Fed outlook

Vatican launches campaign to encourage divestment from mining industries

Fed’s Bowman says penciled in three rate cuts for year – Fox Business Network

Dealmaking to pick up this year despite Iran war risks, Goldman CEO says

Trian opposes Victory’s sweetened rival bid for Janus Henderson

Prestige Consumer to buy Breathe Right brand in $1.05 billion deal

Morning Bid: Battle of the barrel

FedEx shares surge as investors cheer resilient demand, higher profit forecast

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