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US food giant Sysco strikes $29 billion deal for catering supplier Restaurant Depot

Monday, March 30 by SRN News

By Neil J Kanatt March 30 (Reuters) - Sysco said on Monday it would buy catering supplier Jetro Restaurant Depot in a $29  billion deal, including debt, expanding the top U.S. food distributor's reach among price-conscious independent restaurants. Shares of Sysco, which has a market capitalization... Read More.

US appeals court overturns $16 billion judgment over Argentina energy company nationalization

Friday, March 27 by SRN News

BUENOS AIRES, Argentina (AP) - A New York appeals court on Friday struck down a $16.1 billion judgment against Argentina, overturning a lower court's order to compensate former shareholders of the nationalized energy giant YPF, a decision that was celebrated by Argentine President Javier... Read More.

US appeals court voids $16.1 billion judgment against Argentina over YPF seizure

Friday, March 27 by SRN News

NEW YORK, March 27 (Reuters) - A U.S. appeals court on Friday struck down a $16.1 billion judgment against Argentina for seizing control of state-owned oil company YPF in 2012, a victory for Argentine President Javier Milei as he tries to stabilize the country's... Read More.

Chile’s Codelco reports $4.85 billion pre-tax profit in 2025

Friday, March 27 by SRN News

SANTIAGO, March 27 (Reuters) - Chilean state-owned Codelco, the world's largest copper producer, on Friday reported a pre-tax profit of $4.85 billion in 2025. The company, which remits all its profits to the government, reported that its own production totaled 1.33 million metric tons through... Read More.

Novartis to buy U.S.-based biotech firm Excellergy for up to $2 billion

Friday, March 27 by SRN News

March 27 (Reuters) - Swiss pharma company Novartis said on Friday it will acquire California-based biotech company Excellergy in a deal worth up to $2 billion. Under the agreement, Novartis said it would pay up to $2 billion in upfront and milestone payments. The transaction... Read More.