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Panama Canal ports court showdown could sink CK Hutchison’s $23bn BlackRock-MSC deal

Panama Canal ports court showdown could sink CK Hutchison’s $23bn BlackRock-MSC deal

Panama’s Supreme Court will soon rule on lawsuits seeking to annul CK Hutchison’s canal-port concession, threatening a $23 billion ports sale to a BlackRock-led consortium. Cosco’s push for control has raised pressure on the deal. Plaintiffs cite audits estimating Panama lost up to $1.3 billion under the 2021 renewal. BlackRock and MSC are reconsidering the acquisition amid regulatory and ownership disputes.
15 January 2026
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Austria’s Digital Autobahn: The State of Internet Access in 2025 (Including Satellite!)

Austria’s Digital Autobahn: The State of Internet Access in 2025 (Including Satellite!)

By 2025, only 17% of Austria’s 1.9 million fiber-ready homes have active subscriptions. Vienna has over 750,000 fiber connections available. A1 Telekom Austria, Magenta Telekom, and Drei/Tele2 dominate broadband, with A1 holding about 30–31% of fixed and 37% of mobile subscribers. 4G covers 99% of the population; 5G reached 85% by 2023, targeting full coverage by end of 2025.
31 May 2025
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  • Sensex Rallies 609 Points as Nifty Nears 24,200 on Strong Earnings and Geopolitical Hope
    April 29, 2026, 9:39 AM EDT. Indian benchmark indices rebounded Wednesday with the BSE Sensex rising 609 points (0.79%) to 77,496.36 and the NSE Nifty climbing 182 points (0.76%) to 24,177.65. Gains were broad-based, led by FMCG, auto, and telecom stocks. Maruti Suzuki surged nearly 3% following a record annual net profit, lifted by highest-ever sales and GST rate cuts. Positive earnings reports and easing geopolitical tensions fueled investor sentiment despite elevated crude oil prices which rose 2.85% to $114.4 a barrel. Asian markets also closed higher, reflecting a global mood shift. However, European and U.S. markets remained subdued. Analysts noted improved corporate performance and hopes of reduced global conflicts helped offset macroeconomic concerns and contributed to today's rebound.

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Biogen Cuts 2026 Profit Forecast After Q1 Beat as Leqembi Sales Surge

Biogen Cuts 2026 Profit Forecast After Q1 Beat as Leqembi Sales Surge

29 April 2026
Cambridge, Massachusetts, April 29, 2026, 09:04 EDT Biogen Inc. cut its full-year profit outlook on Wednesday, taking some shine off a first-quarter earnings beat driven by stronger sales of its Alzheimer’s drug Leqembi and newer rare-disease medicines. The Cambridge, Massachusetts-based drugmaker now expects 2026 adjusted earnings of $14.25 to $15.25 a share, down $1 at both ends of its prior range. Biogen said the cut reflects acquired in-process research and development charges, meaning costs tied to buying or licensing drug programs that are still being developed and have not yet become commercial products. (marketscreener.com) The revision matters because Biogen is
Visa Stock Jumps as Earnings Beat and $20 Billion Buyback Ease Spending Fears

Visa Stock Jumps as Earnings Beat and $20 Billion Buyback Ease Spending Fears

29 April 2026
Visa shares jumped 5% premarket Wednesday after the company beat quarterly profit estimates, raised its full-year outlook, and announced a $20 billion buyback. Adjusted net income rose to $6.3 billion, or $3.31 a share, topping forecasts. Payments volume climbed 9%, cross-border volume 12%. Visa cited resilient consumer spending but flagged Middle East tensions as a risk to travel flows.
Regeneron Earnings Beat, But Eylea Still Clouds REGN Stock

Regeneron Earnings Beat, But Eylea Still Clouds REGN Stock

29 April 2026
Regeneron Pharmaceuticals reported first-quarter revenue of $3.605 billion, up 19%, and adjusted earnings of $9.47 per share, both above analyst estimates. Dupixent sales rose 33% and Libtayo 54%, while total U.S. Eylea sales fell 10%. Shares dropped 1.1% premarket. The FDA delayed a decision on a second Eylea HD syringe manufacturer; Regeneron cut its 2026 gross-margin forecast due to repairs in Ireland.
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