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HSBC is set to withdraw from mergers and acquisitions, along with capital markets operations in the UK, Europe, and the U.S.

On January 15, 2024, a branch of HSBC Bank, a renowned British multinational banking and financial services organization, was seen in London, United Kingdom. This banking giant is globally recognized for its impressive international network that includes approximately 7,500 offices dispersed across more than 80 countries worldwide. HSBC has started […]

Applications of artificial intelligence from China aim to progress further than just chatbots.

The 2023 World Artificial Intelligence Conference in Shanghai shed light on the rapid advancements in AI technology by Chinese companies such as DeepSeek and ByteDance. These companies are not only competing with OpenAI’s ChatGPT but are developing AI models that extend beyond chatbot functionality. A notable example is Baidu, famous […]

CNBC reveals that Perplexity AI has revised its proposed merger with TikTok, potentially granting a 50% stake to the US government, according to Reuters.

(Reuters) – Perplexity AI has updated its merger plan previously submitted to ByteDance, the parent company of TikTok, according to a report by CNBC on Sunday. The updated plan, which entails the formation of a new company by merging Perplexity and TikTok U.S., also includes a provision for the U.S. […]

Year-end spending on American Express surged due to the contribution of younger card users.

Title: “American Express Sees Increased Spending from Affluent Cardholders, Boosted by Younger Generations” In the final quarter of the previous year, American Express (AmEx) noticed a surge in spending from its affluent cardholders. This information came directly from the company’s Chief Financial Officer, Christophe Le Caillec, in a recent interview […]

Bank of America intends to liaise with the White House and Congress regarding the issue of debanking.

NEW YORK (Reuters) – A representative from Bank of America confirmed on Friday that the institution will be in discussions with the Trump administration and Congress regarding certain regulations. The bank stated these regulations could potentially compel them to sever banking ties with certain clients. On Thursday, President Trump specifically […]

Monte dei Paschi proposes a 13-billion-euro acquisition offer for Mediobanca.

Title: Monte dei Paschi Proposes Stock-for-Stock Acquisition of Mediobanca The globally recognized, ancient banking institution, Monte dei Paschi di Siena of Italy, has initiated a sweeping all-share acquisition bid. The target is its larger domestic competitor, Mediobanca. The offer, launched on Friday, is worth an impressive €13.3 billion ($13.95 billion). […]

Billionaire McCourt Expresses Willingness to Collaborate on TikTok Acquisition Bid, according to Reuters

Frank McCourt, a renowned American entrepreneur, has shown interest in partnering with potential buyers to acquire the US operations of TikTok, the popular Chinese-owned short-video app. Speaking at the Davos event, McCourt emphasized his desire to maintain ownership control of the asset. Although he remained tight-lipped about his funding sources, […]