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Philanthropist MacKenzie Scott gave $7.1 billion to nonprofits in 2025, a major increase

Tuesday, December 9 by SRN News

NEW YORK (AP) - The author and philanthropist MacKenzie Scott revealed $7.1 billion in donations to nonprofits in 2025 Tuesday, marking a significant increase in her annual giving from recent years. Writing in an essay on her website, Scott said, "This dollar total will... Read More.

Exclusive-Shell in advanced talks to buy LLOG Exploration for more than $3 billion, sources say

Tuesday, December 9 by SRN News

By David French and Stephanie Kelly NEW YORK/LONDON, Dec 9 (Reuters) - Shell is in advanced talks to buy LLOG Exploration Offshore in a deal worth more than $3 billion, two sources familiar with the matter said, a move that would boost the oil major's... Read More.

South Carolina’s abandoned nuclear plants could be revived as company offers $2.7 billion

Tuesday, December 9 by SRN News

COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) - South Carolina's stalled nuclear power project could finally finish construction as a private company has offered to pay $2.7 billion to the state-owned utility and a small share of the power if they can reach an agreement to get the... Read More.

Microsoft investing $17.5 billion in India for AI and cloud infrastructure

Tuesday, December 9 by SRN News

NEW DELHI (AP) - Microsoft on Tuesday announced its biggest-ever Asia investment, amounting to $17.5 billion, in India over the next four years to advance the country's cloud and artificial intelligence infrastructure. CEO Satya Nadella revealed this in an X post after meeting with Indian... Read More.

Global airlines set for record $41 billion net profit next year, IATA says

Tuesday, December 9 by SRN News

GENEVA, Dec 9 (Reuters) - Global airlines trade body IATA said on Tuesday the airline sector would post record profits next year despite ongoing supply chain issues leading to slower aircraft deliveries and a delay in rolling out more fuel-efficient jets. The projection comes... Read More.

IMF approves $1.2 billion for Pakistan from bailout, citing progress on economic and climate reforms

Tuesday, December 9 by SRN News

ISLAMABAD (AP) - The International Monetary Fund on Tuesday approved the release of $1.2 billion to Pakistan, giving the cash-strapped country a fresh boost as it works to recover from one of its worst economic crises in years. The IMF in a statement said its... Read More.

BHP strikes $2 billion infrastructure funding deal with GIP for WAIO power network

Monday, December 8 by SRN News

Dec 9 (Reuters) - BHP Group said on Tuesday that BlackRock-owned Global Infrastructure Fund (GIP) would invest $2 billion in Western Australia Iron Ore's (WAIO) inland power network for a minority stake. The two firms will form an entity in which BHP will hold a... Read More.

EU Commission clears Mars’ $36 billion Kellanova deal

Monday, December 8 by SRN News

By Louise Rasmussen and Jessica DiNapoli BRUSSELS/NEW YORK, Dec 8 (Reuters) - The European Commission has approved Mars' $36 billion bid to acquire Pringles maker Kellanova, it said on Monday, after opening a full-scale investigation into the takeover in June, citing concerns over higher... Read More.

Paramount makes $108.4 billion hostile bid for Warner Bros Discovery

Monday, December 8 by SRN News

Dec 8 (Reuters) - Paramount Skydance on Monday launched a hostile bid worth $108.4 billion for Warner Bros Discovery, as it looks to scupper the Hollywood studio's deal with Netflix, in a last-ditch effort to create a media powerhouse that would challenge the dominance... Read More.

Paramount goes hostile in bid for Warner Bros., challenging a $72 billion bid by Netflix

Monday, December 8 by SRN News

NEW YORK (AP) - Paramount has gone hostile bid for Warner Bros. Discovery, challenging Netflix which reached a $72 billion takeover deal with the company just days ago. Paramount said Monday that it is going straight to Warner Bros. shareholders with a bid worth about... Read More.

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Philanthropist MacKenzie Scott gave $7.1 billion to nonprofits in 2025, a major increase

Exclusive-Shell in advanced talks to buy LLOG Exploration for more than $3 billion, sources say

South Carolina’s abandoned nuclear plants could be revived as company offers $2.7 billion

Global airlines set for record $41 billion net profit next year, IATA says

IMF approves $1.2 billion for Pakistan from bailout, citing progress on economic and climate reforms

BHP strikes $2 billion infrastructure funding deal with GIP for WAIO power network

EU Commission clears Mars’ $36 billion Kellanova deal

Paramount makes $108.4 billion hostile bid for Warner Bros Discovery

Paramount goes hostile in bid for Warner Bros., challenging a $72 billion bid by Netflix

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