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Diageo shares rise as Kenya court keeps $2.3bn Asahi deal moving

Diageo shares rise as Kenya court keeps $2.3bn Asahi deal moving

Diageo shares rose about 1.4% in early London trading after a Kenyan court allowed regulatory reviews to proceed on its planned $2.3 billion sale of East African Breweries to Asahi. The court paused the deal’s final steps until Jan. 20. The case stems from a challenge by Bia Tosha Distributors. Diageo will report interim results on Feb. 25.
12 January 2026
Diageo Shares Jump on $2.3bn Asahi Deal: What Today’s Kenya Exit Means for a Turnaround, Dividends and the £16 “Value” Debate

Diageo Shares Jump on $2.3bn Asahi Deal: What Today’s Kenya Exit Means for a Turnaround, Dividends and the £16 “Value” Debate

Diageo agreed to sell its 65% stake in East African Breweries to Asahi for $2.3 billion, with the deal expected to close in the second half of 2026 pending approvals. The transaction will reduce Diageo’s leverage by about 0.25x. Diageo shares rose 2.3% after the announcement. The company will retain brand presence in East Africa through long-term licensing agreements.

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  • TSX Rises on Middle East De-escalation; Tech Stocks Rebound in U.S.
    June 9, 2026, 12:06 AM EDT. Canada's TSX Composite Index climbed 59.57 points to 34,473.02 on Monday, buoyed by signs of easing tensions in the Middle East after Iran announced the end of its initial attacks on Israel. The materials sector led gains with significant rises in mining stocks including 5N Plus (up 4.6%). Conversely, the TSX Venture Exchange fell 1%. On Wall Street, the S&P 500 and NASDAQ recovered from last Friday's steep sell-off, with chip stocks like Micron Technology surging 10%. The Dow slipped slightly. Oil prices rose amid ongoing conflict, though U.S. President Donald Trump noted talks towards a ceasefire. Investors await key inflation data and SpaceX's public debut, a major test for AI sector valuations.

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Chip Rally Breaks as Nasdaq Faces Tight Labor Market

Nasdaq rises after hours as chips recover

9 June 2026
Nasdaq jumped 0.86% as chip stocks rebounded, with Intel soaring 11.2% on news Google ordered over 3 million AI chips for 2028, while Apple slid 1.9% after unveiling new AI features. Investors await Wednesday’s May CPI inflation report, which could spark volatility in tech and growth stocks.
Broadcom Stock Rebounds, AI Remains an Open Question for Wall Street

Broadcom Stock Rebounds, AI Remains an Open Question for Wall Street

9 June 2026
Broadcom shares jumped 2.8% to $396.60 as chip stocks rebounded after last week’s $1 trillion sector wipeout, but investors remain cautious after Broadcom’s Q2 revenue missed expectations and the company declined to raise its 2027 AI revenue forecast, fueling concerns that rapid AI growth may not meet Wall Street’s high demands.
BitMine Stock Gains as Ether Holdings Approach 5% Target

BitMine Stock Gains as Ether Holdings Approach 5% Target

9 June 2026
BitMine Immersion Technologies shares jumped 6% after revealing ether holdings climbed to 5.54 million tokens, now 4.59% of Ethereum’s supply, with $9.6 billion in crypto, cash and stakes. The company priced a $273.8 million preferred stock offering, with proceeds possibly funding more ETH purchases and staking. BitMine projects $230 million in annualized staking revenues but warns of risks if ETH or financing falters.
Mingteng Stock Jumps 81% After Halting $100M Share Sale Plan

Mingteng Stock Jumps 81% After Halting $100M Share Sale Plan

9 June 2026
Mingteng International shares soared 81.3% to $1.94 after the company ended its at-the-market stock sale plan, having raised about $20.6 million in gross proceeds; trading volume hit 24.2 million, dwarfing its $12 million market value, as the move outpaced gains in other U.S.-listed China auto stocks.
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