Corporate Finance
The Billion-Dollar Standoff: Why a UK Tax Hike Could Ground Airline Investment and Reshape the Economy
Airline giants Ryanair and Wizz Air warn of halting UK investment if air passenger taxes rise, a move that could impact the UK economy, finance, and jobs.
The Billion-Euro Bitter: Unpacking the Campari Group’s Tax Evasion Allegations
Italian authorities seized €1.3bn from Campari’s parent firm in a tax probe, highlighting major risks in M&A and a global crackdown on corporate tax.
Gigaclear’s Billion-Pound Crossroads: Inside the High-Stakes Sale of a UK Fibre Giant
Broadband operator Gigaclear, burdened by over £1bn in debt, is up for sale, signaling a major consolidation wave in the UK’s fibre infrastructure market.
Beyond the Bar Tab: The Financial Engineering Keeping Mega-Brewers Profitable
Discover the financial engineering behind mega-brewers. Learn how they use price hikes and cost cuts to maximize free cash flow and reward investors.
Is Merlin Entertainments a Risky “Cha Cha Chance” for Investors?
Is entertainment giant Merlin Entertainments a sound investment or a risky gamble? This analysis deconstructs the company’s financial journey and future.
High-Stakes Finance Unpacked: A PE Giant’s UK Nightmare, a Shadow Banking Mystery, and a Big Pharma Showdown
A deep dive into Cinven’s UK crisis, a fintech lending mystery involving a Utah bank, and Novo Nordisk’s strategic challenge to Pfizer.
The £100 Billion Idea: A Simple Fix to Supercharge Britain’s Stagnant Economy
A simple change to R&D tax credits could be the key to solving the UK’s productivity crisis, unlocking billions in investment and driving economic growth.
The $30 Billion Silence: Why Exxon’s Canceled Briefing in Mozambique Spells Trouble for Global Energy Investing
Exxon’s canceled briefing on its $30B Mozambique project signals deep trouble. We unpack the financial risks, geopolitical stakes, and what it means for investors.
The Great Tech Divergence: Why Wall Street Cheered Alphabet and Punished Meta
A tale of two tech titans: Meta’s stock tumbles on massive AI spending plans while Alphabet’s soars on record revenue and its first-ever dividend.
A Tale of Two Titans: Why Wall Street Cheered Google’s AI Strategy and Jeered Meta’s
A tale of two tech titans: Why Alphabet’s stock soared on AI profits and dividends, while Meta’s huge AI spending spooked the market.
The Incredible Shrinking Shopping Cart: How “Shrinkflation” is Silently Eroding Your Wealth
Discover shrinkflation, the hidden inflation eroding your purchasing power, and its impact on the economy, your finances, and investment strategies.
Anatomy of a $12 Billion Corporate Collapse: The Cautionary Tale of First Brands Group
The collapse of First Brands Group under a $12bn debt mountain offers a stark warning about the risks of private equity’s high-leverage playbook.