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Attica Bank's Q1 2025 Profitability Turnaround
Attica Bank reported a €100,000 profit in Q1 2025, reversing a €3.6 million loss in Q1 2024, driven by increased net interest income (up 90% to €36.8 million), higher net fees and commission income (up 129% to €7.1 million), and cost-cutting measures including a voluntary redundancy program affectin...
Attica Bank's Q1 2025 Profitability Turnaround
Attica Bank reported a €100,000 profit in Q1 2025, reversing a €3.6 million loss in Q1 2024, driven by increased net interest income (up 90% to €36.8 million), higher net fees and commission income (up 129% to €7.1 million), and cost-cutting measures including a voluntary redundancy program affectin...
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28% Bias Score
Thalia Expands into Toy Retail with Acquisition of Krömer and Toysino
Thalia, a German bookstore chain, will acquire toy retailers Spielwaren Krömer GmbH and Toysino GmbH, encompassing 39 stores, in October 2025, pending regulatory approval; the Krömer brothers, current owners, will retain leading roles at Thalia.
Thalia Expands into Toy Retail with Acquisition of Krömer and Toysino
Thalia, a German bookstore chain, will acquire toy retailers Spielwaren Krömer GmbH and Toysino GmbH, encompassing 39 stores, in October 2025, pending regulatory approval; the Krömer brothers, current owners, will retain leading roles at Thalia.
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44% Bias Score
CNMC Rejects Sabadell's Merger Concerns, Highlights Prior Consultation
The head of Spain's competition authority, Cani Fernández, rejected Banco Sabadell's claims that its merger with BBVA would harm SME lending, citing existing market share losses to competitors like CaixaBank and highlighting a prior consultation with over 58 entities.
CNMC Rejects Sabadell's Merger Concerns, Highlights Prior Consultation
The head of Spain's competition authority, Cani Fernández, rejected Banco Sabadell's claims that its merger with BBVA would harm SME lending, citing existing market share losses to competitors like CaixaBank and highlighting a prior consultation with over 58 entities.
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56% Bias Score
Spain's Novel Approach to Competition Law in BBVA-Sabadell Merger
The Spanish government's open consultation on BBVA's takeover bid for Sabadell, based on the 2007 Competition Law (articles 10 and 60), allows for public input before a final decision, potentially impacting future merger regulations within the EU.
Spain's Novel Approach to Competition Law in BBVA-Sabadell Merger
The Spanish government's open consultation on BBVA's takeover bid for Sabadell, based on the 2007 Competition Law (articles 10 and 60), allows for public input before a final decision, potentially impacting future merger regulations within the EU.
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56% Bias Score
FIS Restructures Fintech Portfolio in $24.25 Billion Deal
Fidelity National Information Services (FIS) sold its Worldpay payment processing business to Global Payments for $24.25 billion in April 2024, while simultaneously acquiring Global Payments' issuer solutions unit for $13.5 billion, marking a major shift in the fintech industry towards focused speci...
FIS Restructures Fintech Portfolio in $24.25 Billion Deal
Fidelity National Information Services (FIS) sold its Worldpay payment processing business to Global Payments for $24.25 billion in April 2024, while simultaneously acquiring Global Payments' issuer solutions unit for $13.5 billion, marking a major shift in the fintech industry towards focused speci...
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48% Bias Score
Video Game Industry Investment Surges to $7.8 Billion in Q1 2025
The video game industry's investment and M&A activity reached $7.8 billion in Q1 2025, exceeding previous quarters since late 2023 due to increased investments in AI-based tools and a delayed release of GTA VI, creating opportunities for competitors.
Video Game Industry Investment Surges to $7.8 Billion in Q1 2025
The video game industry's investment and M&A activity reached $7.8 billion in Q1 2025, exceeding previous quarters since late 2023 due to increased investments in AI-based tools and a delayed release of GTA VI, creating opportunities for competitors.
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40% Bias Score
Commerzbank Shareholders Reject Unicredit Takeover Bid
At Commerzbank's annual general meeting, CEO Bettina Orlopp addressed shareholder concerns regarding a potential Unicredit takeover, emphasizing the bank's positive outlook and new strategy, while employees protested fearing job losses; a social plan has been agreed to mitigate these.
Commerzbank Shareholders Reject Unicredit Takeover Bid
At Commerzbank's annual general meeting, CEO Bettina Orlopp addressed shareholder concerns regarding a potential Unicredit takeover, emphasizing the bank's positive outlook and new strategy, while employees protested fearing job losses; a social plan has been agreed to mitigate these.
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44% Bias Score
German TV Broadcasters Report Q1 Losses Amidst Economic Downturn
Germany's largest private TV broadcasters, ProSiebenSat.1 and RTL, reported significant revenue declines in Q1 2025, totaling €14 million and 2% respectively, due to an economic slowdown and decreased advertising revenue; however, both companies maintain their yearly targets and are relying on strea...
German TV Broadcasters Report Q1 Losses Amidst Economic Downturn
Germany's largest private TV broadcasters, ProSiebenSat.1 and RTL, reported significant revenue declines in Q1 2025, totaling €14 million and 2% respectively, due to an economic slowdown and decreased advertising revenue; however, both companies maintain their yearly targets and are relying on strea...
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44% Bias Score
CNN Faces Uncertain Future Amidst Potential Warner Bros. Discovery Spin-off
Facing declining viewership and investor pressure, Warner Bros. Discovery is considering spinning off CNN and other cable networks into a new company, potentially impacting the network's future and its employees.
CNN Faces Uncertain Future Amidst Potential Warner Bros. Discovery Spin-off
Facing declining viewership and investor pressure, Warner Bros. Discovery is considering spinning off CNN and other cable networks into a new company, potentially impacting the network's future and its employees.
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52% Bias Score
Nippon Steel Forecasts 43% Profit Drop Amidst Global Steel Market Weakness and US Tariffs
Nippon Steel projects a 43 percent drop in net profit to \$1.4 billion for fiscal year 2026 due to weak global steel markets, new U.S. tariffs, and awaits a June 5th decision on its acquisition bid for U.S. Steel, which is currently under political review.
Nippon Steel Forecasts 43% Profit Drop Amidst Global Steel Market Weakness and US Tariffs
Nippon Steel projects a 43 percent drop in net profit to \$1.4 billion for fiscal year 2026 due to weak global steel markets, new U.S. tariffs, and awaits a June 5th decision on its acquisition bid for U.S. Steel, which is currently under political review.
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48% Bias Score
Telus Explores $1B Cell Tower Sale to Reduce Debt
Telus Corp. is exploring selling a 49.5% stake in its 3,000-tower network for about $1 billion to pay down debt, maintaining control while supporting its high dividend.
Telus Explores $1B Cell Tower Sale to Reduce Debt
Telus Corp. is exploring selling a 49.5% stake in its 3,000-tower network for about $1 billion to pay down debt, maintaining control while supporting its high dividend.
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36% Bias Score
3G Capital Acquires Skechers Amidst US-China Trade War
3G Capital purchased Skechers for $9.4 billion, a 28% premium, despite the US-China trade war's impact on the footwear industry; their long-term investment strategy contrasts with typical private equity firms.
3G Capital Acquires Skechers Amidst US-China Trade War
3G Capital purchased Skechers for $9.4 billion, a 28% premium, despite the US-China trade war's impact on the footwear industry; their long-term investment strategy contrasts with typical private equity firms.
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44% Bias Score
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