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Dow to sell 40% stake in some US Gulf Coast infrastructure assets for $2.4 billion

Shares of Dow were up about 5% at $44.14 in premarket trading after the company said it would receive up to about $3 billion in cash proceeds if Macquarie decides to increase its equity share to 49% within six months of closing the deal. Dow said the transaction was part of its actions to evaluate its ownership of non-product producing assets across its global portfolio, including power and steam production and pipelines.

Bankers Expect Europe’s IPO Market to Defy Dangers in 2025

(Bloomberg) -- Bankers see Europe’s IPO rebound broadening in 2025 despite the threat of trade frictions and political upheaval, as private equity firms look to unload portfolios and secure returns.Most Read from BloombergBrace for a Nationwide Shuffle of Corporate HeadquartersA Chicago Skyscraper Cements the Legacy of a Visionary Postmodern ArchitectNYC’s Run-Down Bus Terminal Gets Approval for $10 Billion RevampKansas City Looks Back on its Long, Costly Ride With MicrotransitCloud Computing Ta

Oracle Stock Having Best Year Since 1999 on Cloud Momentum

(Bloomberg) -- Oracle Corp. is on track for its best year in over two decades because its once-struggling cloud business is being taken seriously by customers and investors.Most Read from BloombergBrace for a Nationwide Shuffle of Corporate HeadquartersA Chicago Skyscraper Cements the Legacy of a Visionary Postmodern ArchitectCloud Computing Tax Threatens Chicago’s Silicon Valley AmbitionsNYC’s Run-Down Bus Terminal Gets Approval for $10 Billion RevampKansas City Looks Back on its Long, Costly R

Brazil Analysts See Higher Key Rate and Inflation Through 2027

(Bloomberg) -- Brazil economists lifted their estimates for inflation and borrowing costs through 2027 as investors bet the central bank will turn more aggressive on interest rate hikes at its meeting this week.Most Read from BloombergBrace for a Nationwide Shuffle of Corporate HeadquartersA Chicago Skyscraper Cements the Legacy of a Visionary Postmodern ArchitectNYC’s Run-Down Bus Terminal Gets Approval for $10 Billion RevampKansas City Looks Back on its Long, Costly Ride With MicrotransitCloud

UK consumer car finance market down 2% in October 2024: FLA

Consumer car finance new business volumes fell in October 2024 by 2% compared with the same month in 2023, according to figures released by the Finance & Leasing Association (FLA). The corresponding value of new business fell by 1% over the same period. In the ten months to October 2024, new business was 1% lower…