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EPA:KER News 14 January 2026

Saks Global files for bankruptcy: $1.75 billion financing, new CEO and a test for luxury suppliers

Saks Global files for bankruptcy: $1.75 billion financing, new CEO and a test for luxury suppliers

New York, Jan 14, 2026, 09:47 (EST) Saks Global, which owns Saks Fifth Avenue, Neiman Marcus, and Bergdorf Goodman, filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection late Tuesday. This marks one of the largest U.S. retail failures since the pandemic. Chapter 11 allows the company to continue operating under court oversight while it works on restructuring its debt. (Reuters) The bankruptcy follows Saks missing a $100 million interest payment due on Dec. 30, connected to the 2024 Neiman Marcus acquisition. This has intensified pressure on vendor ties and slowed merchandise delivery to stores. “They borrowed a lot more money than they
14 January 2026
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Stock Market Today

Rio Tinto stock jumps as Glencore mega-merger is shelved; what to watch next week

Rio Tinto stock jumps as Glencore mega-merger is shelved; what to watch next week

7 February 2026
Rio Tinto’s U.S. shares closed up 2.5% at $93.37 Friday after the company ruled out a merger with Glencore, triggering a six-month “no-bid” lockout under UK takeover rules. Both companies cited disagreements over valuation. Attention now turns to Rio’s Feb. 19 results and iron ore prices, which fell below $100 a tonne amid weak Chinese demand.
iFAST share price drops 3% as markets shut; earnings next week in focus

iFAST share price drops 3% as markets shut; earnings next week in focus

7 February 2026
iFAST shares fell 3.2% to S$9.64 in heavy trading Friday, closing near the day’s low as investors awaited FY2025 results due Feb. 12. The stock is about 13% below its 52-week high. iFAST recently agreed to buy a 30% stake in Financial Alliance for S$19.6 million, pending regulatory approval. Assets under administration stood at S$30.62 billion as of Sept. 30.
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