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P&G agrees $3.8bn acquisition of Thorne, delivering major exit for L Catterton

Procter & Gamble has agreed to acquire nutritional supplements company Thorne in an all-cash deal valued at $3.8bn, providing private equity firm L Catterton with a lucrative exit just three years after taking the business private, according to a report by Bloomberg.

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KOSPI Triggers Buy-Side Sidecar After Chip Rally

A temporary suspension of the validity of program buy orders, or a buy-side sidecar, was triggered on the KOSPI market after the KOSPI 200 futures index jumped more than 5% from the previous session’s…

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  • KOSPI 200 futures index surged over 5%
  • Semiconductor stocks jumped more than 7%

Gold Holds Above $4,370, Silver Slides as Hormuz Risk Meets Inflation Jitters

Gold settled down 0.70% at US$4,371/oz on Tuesday while silver lost 1.59% to US$64.78/oz as a Strait of Hormuz oil spike revived dollar demand ahead of US infla The post Gold Holds Above $4,370…

  • Gold held above $4,370 despite Hormuz risk and inflation concerns
  • Silver declined 1.59% to $64.78 amid stronger dollar and lower equity futures
  • Latin American mining operations, especially Mexico and Peru's, felt the impact
Embraer grows profit 38% to $218.6m in Q2

Embraer grows profit 38% to $218.6m in Q2

Brazilian aircraft manufacturer Embraer announced a 38% surge in Q2 2026 adjusted net income to $218.6 million, driven by higher revenue and strong operati Read More: https://punchng.com/embraer-grows-profit-38-to-218-6m-in-q2/

FG inaugurates advertising offences tribunal to enforce ARCON Act

The Federal Government has inaugurated the Advertising Offences Tribunal, a new adjudicatory body established to strengthen regulation, enhance professionalism, and promote accountability within Nigeria’s advertising and marketing communications industry.

  • Federal Government inaugurates Advertising Offences Tribunal in Abuja
  • ARCON Act 2022 creates tribunal to enforce advertising regulations
  • Tribunal led by Justice Cecilia M. A. Olatoregun to uphold fairness and integrity