Chris Thompson

Would You Buy into Trump’s World Liberty Financial New Crypto Venture

2024-09-17 Trump and World Liberty Financial

Donald Trump has announced a new cryptocurrency venture called World Liberty Financial, raising concerns about potential conflicts of interest during his 2024 presidential campaign. With his sons heavily involved, Trump is positioning himself as the "crypto candidate," despite his previous skepticism of the industry. The venture, which remains vague in its goals, is entering a highly speculative and volatile market. Critics are questioning how Trump’s potential return to the Oval Office could impact his business interests, particularly in the cryptocurrency space. This new project adds another layer of complexity to Trump's business and political pursuits.

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Flutter Entertainment in Advanced Talks to Acquire Playtech’s Italian Unit Snaitech

Flutter Entertainment (NYSE: FLUT) is in advanced discussions to acquire Playtech's Italian subsidiary, Snaitech, in a deal potentially valued at £2 billion ($2.6 billion). This acquisition aligns with Flutter's strategy of expanding its global footprint through strategic acquisitions, particularly in key markets like Italy. The market has responded positively to the news, with significant increases in the share prices of both companies. While the transaction could enhance Flutter's leadership in the global gambling industry, both companies have emphasized that there is no certainty that the deal will be completed.

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An Analysis of the Failed Acquisition of Anglo American by BHP

2024-06-06 BHP - Anglo - Failed Merger

BHP Group attempted an all-share takeover of Anglo American, valuing the company at £31.1 billion. Despite offering a 14% premium, Anglo's board rejected the proposal, citing undervaluation and structural complexities. The deal faced regulatory hurdles and shareholder skepticism, ultimately leading BHP to withdraw. This analysis explores the strategic objectives behind BHP's bid, the financial and regulatory challenges, and the broader market implications of the failed acquisition within the global copper market and mining industry consolidation trends.

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WhatsApp’s monetisation plans

As we know Facebook purchased Whatsapp for a whopping $19bn back in 2014. The social media giant has now decided to monetise its acquisition by including advertisements in its chat messages. WhatsApp has increasingly been used as a platform for which marketers are using to advertise thier products and services. …

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[Breaking] Dragon Ball Super Movie Confirms Super Villain

Dragon Ball Super named official villain for the coming anime movie

Now that we’re on the second-half of the year, and we’re anticipating the coming of the Dragon Ball Super anime movie, questions regarding its plot, villains, and more circled the DBS community for the past months. Today, the official DBS site confirmed the movie’s official supervillain, and it is no …

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