Murky world of global food trading is too important to ignore
Dominance by a handful of companies over the flows of grain and other commodities deserves much more scrutinyMergers & Acquisitions
The playful fine jewellery that ‘pops’ on social media
Everyday objects rendered in precious materials are proving a hit with digital-first consumersLuxury goods
Rippling: bank woes and remote work benefit HR start-ups
Payroll group cashes in on SVB collapse Fintech
The challenge of dealing with old electric vehicle batteries
Big part of the growing EV industry is still being worked outElectric vehicles, Batteries
Lazard/ADQ: public stockholders once a solution, now are the roadblock
Venerable investment bank left with few options following ending of talks with Abu Dhabi’s sovereign wealth fund Mergers & Acquisitions
Rolls-Royce boss hails recovery in long-haul jet demand
China’s recovery ‘stronger than we expected’, says chief Tufan Erginbilgic at Paris Air ShowAircraft manufacturing
Telecom Italia: Italian saga series finale at risk from cornered Vivendi
Majority shareholder Vivendi has been gnashing its teeth in the wings and may try to stop the impending nuptials with KKRMergers & Acquisitions
Lanxess: echoes of past should worry shareholders about future
Expect brokerage analysts to check their history books and rethink their recommendationsChemicals
Lookers/AAG: North American buyer to inject some oomph into UK car market
Canadian group’s valuation is persuasive given falling prices and market disruptionMergers & Acquisitions
West faces climate ‘hit’ if global clean energy push fails, warns fund chief
Mafalda Duarte also vows to clean up Green Climate Fund in wake of 2020 sexual harassment scandalRenewable energy