International Companies
CVS Health to buy Aetna in $69bn deal
US drugstore chain CVS Health has agreed to buy health insurer Aetna in a deal worth around $69bn.
Italy's Prysmian to buy General Cable in $3bn deal
Italian cable maker Prysmian Group has agreed to buy US rival General Cable in a deal that values the company at around $3bn including debt and other liabilities.
Facebook to create 800 new jobs in London
US social media giant Facebook is to create 800 new jobs in London with the establishment of a new engineering hub in the capital.
Dialog Semiconductor admits Apple 'has capability' to make own power chips
Dialog Semiconductor said on Monday that Apple, its largest client by far, could potentially design its own power management chips "in the next few years", sending shares in the UK-based, German-listed chip maker into red for the second day in a row.
Macy's plans to hire 7,000 seasonal workers after 'great start' to holiday trading
US department store chain Macy's announced on Friday that it would be hiring 7,000 additional seasonal employees at its stores after a "great start" to the holiday trading period.
Billabong receives takeover bid from US rival Boardriders
Australian surf brand Billabong has received a takeover bid from US rival Boardriders - formerly Quiksilver - which values the group at around AUD198m ($150m).