U.S. fund KKR makes £4 billion management-buyout bid for UK's Thames Water
Private equity fund KKR is offering £4 billion to take control of struggling utility Thames Water in the UK, according to a person familiar with the matter.
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Measles outbreak grows bigger in rural Texas, and officials expect more cases
Out of the 58 new cases over the past three weeks, 13 people have been hospitalized.
Zelenskyy hits back at Trump's comments, says Ukraine is not for sale
The pugnacious response followed Trump’s suggestion that Ukraine was responsible for Russia’s invasion three years ago.
Weekly mortgage demand drops 6%, as homebuyers remain 'on the fence'
Mortgage rates dipped slightly last week, but so did mortgage demand, as housing affordability continues to sideline potential buyers.
Embattled EV maker Nikola files for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection
Nikola – a once popular auto startup of investors – filed for bankruptcy protection after failing to secure a buyer or raise additional funds.
Here's what happens if Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac go private
The U.S. government may soon return Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac to private markets less than two decades after turmoil nearly toppled the mortgage industry.
Trump suggests 25% tariffs on autos, pharma and semiconductors that could go even higher
In remarks to reporters Tuesday, Trump said the duties would be around 25% and "go very substantially higher over a course of a year."
Trump Media sues Brazil Supreme Court justice who once crossed Musk
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Brazil Supreme Court Justice Alexandre de Moraes is alleged to have been targeted for death in a plot that included former Brazil President Jair Bolsonaro.
Etsy stock tumbles on revenue miss as company reports drop in number of goods sold
Etsy, which is known for selling artisan and handcrafted goods, is facing heightened competition from Chinese online retailers Temu, Shein and TikTok Shop.
Elon Musk says he will check with Trump on idea for tax refunds from DOGE savings
Musk on Tuesday said he'll touch base with President Trump on an idea to send Americans tax refund checks from the money saved by government efficiency efforts.