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Apollo in talks to buy Arconic Corporation, reveals the WSJ - Part 2

The Wall Street Journal has just trotted out another story about Apollo purchasing US-listed Arconic Corporation.

According to the WSJ, Apollo is "nearing a deal" to buy industrial parts maker Arconic for around $30 a share or $3 billion.

This report comes after the newspaper revealed Apollo was sniffing around Arconic in February this year.

Shares in Arconic have leapt 30pc in the US pre-market.

Below is a link to the WSJ scoop:..

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MGM launches $10 billion bid for Ladbrokes owner Entain, reveals the WSJ

The London market hasn't even yet opened for its first full day of trading of the New Year but already there is fresh multi-billion bid on the table.

The Wall Street Journal is reporting that MGM has submitted a $10 billion takeover approach for Entain, which was formerly known as GVC and owns the bookeeper Ladbrokes. Below is the link:..

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