Pinterest – ‘Uninspired’ by Microsoft’s $51 Billion Bid
Microsoft’s most recent venture involved a staggering $51 billion offer to take over the well-known social media company Pinterest....
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Feb 21, 20213 min read
A tale of fashion conquests: How are online retailers Boohoo and Asos taking over the industry?
Online Fashion retailers have created a very lucrative business model relying on low prices, trendy clothing and a very efficient...
Feb 7, 20213 min read
A Telecom dilemma: How a merger between titans might affect prices
On 7th May 2020, Liberty Global and Telefonica announced their plans to merge Virgin Media (Virgin) and O2. Initially, the European...
Feb 7, 20214 min read
Burnley FC: From Rags to Riches
A toxic combination of Brexit and COVID have had contractionary effects on the English Premier League, vastly restricting the funds...
Feb 7, 20212 min read
Where is the Profit? How non-profit tech companies have surged in volume
With 2020 firmly in the rear-view mirror, one aspect that has continued into 2021 is the major disconnect between the financial markets...
Dec 13, 20203 min read
A career in Mergers and Acquisitions: An interview with Paul Mankin, PwC Partner
“It was a fantastic success story for everybody involved,” said Paul Mankin, referring to his work with Aesica Pharmaceuticals. “We liked...
Dec 13, 20202 min read
S&P Global set to acquire rival data firm IHS Markit for $44bn
In what has been a hectic year of M&A, it looks to be finishing strong with the biggest deal waiting until the close of the year to be...
Dec 13, 20203 min read
Edral Exponential: A look into Student-Run Market Analysis
Below this paragraph is an interview with Jay Hughes, a current student at the University of Leeds, and an insight into the market...
Nov 29, 20203 min read
What’s the Outlook for Airbnb’s IPO?
It has been a troubling time for the travel industry, and Airbnb has had an even tougher year. Strapped for cash, Airbnb completed its...
Nov 16, 20202 min read
Nikola Corp. Shares Lose Ground in Q3 as Investors Flee-off!
Nikola Corp. (ticker: NKLA), an American company dubbed as the “Tesla of trucking”, has announced several concept zero-emissions vehicles...
Nov 16, 20203 min read
Buffett’s Billions: How Berkshire Hathaway is cutting a path to profits of $30 billion dollars
Berkshire Hathaway and its 90-year-old founder, Warren Buffett, have been household names on Wall Street since most people can even...
Nov 2, 20203 min read
Can Nvidia Complete its Takeover of Arm, Despite Intense Scrutiny?
In September 2020, Jensen Huang, founder and CEO of tech company Nvidia, announced his intention to buy Arm, a technology IP firm, for...
Nov 2, 20203 min read
Second Time Lucky for McAfee?
McAfee (ticker:MCFE), the internet security firm founded in 1987 by John McAfee, has had a rough return to the market; this marks its...
Oct 23, 20202 min read
Minuscule or Gigantic? Ant Mega IPO
The “Ant Group”: sounds minuscule? The group takes its name from its commitment to serving individuals and small to medium-sized...
Oct 14, 20202 min read
Ocado beats Tesco as UK’s Most Valuable Food Retailer
The world has been moving faster than ever. According to McKinsey, US e-commerce penetration achieved 10 years’ worth of growth in the...
Sep 23, 20203 min read
Has Tiffany Lost its Sparkle?
Back in November 2019, French-owned conglomerate LVMH agreed a deal to buy Tiffany, a high-end jewellery brand, for $135 a share. LVMH is...
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