Yahoo Finance • 3 days ago

Swiss AI startup Giotto.ai seeks funding at over $1 billion valuation, sources say

By Milana Vinn and Krystal Hu (Reuters) -Swiss AI lab Giotto.ai is seeking to raise funding at a valuation above $1 billion, pitching itself as Europe’s latest contender in the race for artificial general intelligence (AGI), people famili... Full story

Yahoo Finance • 10 days ago

Lazard expands Nordic operations, names new CEO of Denmark

* Lazard (NYSE:LAZ [https://seekingalpha.com/symbol/LAZ]) expands [https://seekingalpha.com/pr/20232901-lazard-expands-nordic-operations-with-the-appointment-of-jesper-jensen-as-managing-director] its Nordic operations with the appointme... Full story

Yahoo Finance • 23 days ago

Asda owner considers bid for Costa Coffee

Asda’s owners are considering a swoop for Costa Coffee after Britain’s biggest coffee chain was put up for sale. TDR Capital, which bought Asda in 2021, is exploring a bid for Costa in a move that would add the brand to its collection of... Full story

Yahoo Finance • 26 days ago

How Costa Coffee’s Possible Sale at Coca-Cola (KO) Has Changed Its Investment Story

In August 2025, sources reported that The Coca-Cola Company was exploring options for its Costa Coffee business, including a potential sale, in collaboration with investment bank Lazard, following initial discussions with possible buyers.... Full story

Yahoo Finance • 28 days ago

Apollo Explores Costa Acquisition from Coca-Cola (KO)

The Coca-Cola Company (NYSE:KO) is one of the best long-term stocks to invest in according to Warren Buffett. On August 27, Apollo Global Management entered early-stage talks with Coca-Cola’s advisers about a potential acquisition of Costa... Full story

Yahoo Finance • last month

Coca-Cola's failed coffee investment faces uncertain future as sale rumors brew

Coca-Cola (KO) bet big on Costa Coffee. Now it's rethinking the whole deal. "Our investment in Costa is not where we wanted it to be from an investment hypothesis point of view," CEO James Quincey said on its second quarter earnings call.... Full story

Yahoo Finance • last month

Wall Street hires more senior bankers as growing confidence spurs deal rebound

By Tatiana Bautzer, Saeed Azhar and Isla Binnie NEW YORK (Reuters) -Wall Street banks have hired dozens of senior executives in recent months, as improved economic sentiment has spurred mergers and IPOs after a lull earlier in the year du... Full story

Yahoo Finance • last month

Coca-Cola considers offloading Costa Coffee- reports

Investing.com-- Coca-Cola Co (NYSE:KO) is considering options for its British coffee chain Costa, including a potential sale, a host of reports showed on Saturday and Sunday. Reuters reported the firm is working with investment bank Lazar... Full story

Yahoo Finance • last month

Coca-Cola explores sale of Costa Coffee, source says

(Reuters) -U.S. soft drinks company Coca-Cola (NYSE:KO) is working with investment bank Lazard (NYSE:LAZ) to review options, including a potential sale, of British coffee chain Costa, a source familiar with the matter told Reuters on Sunda... Full story

Yahoo Finance • last month

Coca-Cola working with bankers to explore sale of Costa Coffee, Sky News reports

(Reuters) -U.S. soft drinks company Coca-Cola (NYSE:KO) is working with bankers at Lazard (NYSE:LAZ) for a sale of coffee chain Costa, Sky News reported on Saturday. </p>... Full story

Yahoo Finance • last month

Stocks making the biggest moves midday: Target, Intel, Medtronic, Palantir, La-Z-Boy and more

Here are some of the stocks posting the biggest moves in midday trading Wednesday. Palantir Technologies — The defense technology company headed for a sixth consecutive losing day, dropping more than 2% on Wednesday. If Palantir closes in... Full story

Yahoo Finance • last month

SLGI Asset Management Inc. announces multiple changes to its mutual fund line-up

SLGI Asset Management Inc. Logo (CNW Group/SLGI Asset Management Inc.) TORONTO, Aug. 13, 2025 /CNW/ - SLGI Asset Management Inc. ("SLGI Asset Management") announced changes to its mutual fund lineup today. Changes to sub-advisors for Sun... Full story

Yahoo Finance • last month

Lazard's July AUM rises 2.1% M/M

* Lazard (NYSE:LAZ [https://seekingalpha.com/symbol/LAZ]) announced [https://seekingalpha.com/pr/20197089-lazard-reports-july-2025-assets-under-management] that its preliminary assets under management (AUM) totaled around $253.7 billion... Full story

Yahoo Finance • 2 months ago

Lazard Launches Senior Notes Offering And Tender Offer For 2027 Notes

(RTTNews) - Lazard, Inc. (LAZ) announced that its subsidiary, Lazard Group LLC, is initiating a public offering of one or more series of senior unsecured notes. These notes will be issued under an effective shelf registration statement fi... Full story

Yahoo Finance • 2 months ago

Lazard commences cash tender offer, senior notes offering

Financial advisory and asset management firm Lazard (NYSE:LAZ [https://seekingalpha.com/symbol/LAZ]) announced on Monday a cash tender offer [https://seekingalpha.com/pr/20179312-lazard-announces-cash-tender-offer-for-3_625-percent-senior-... Full story

Yahoo Finance • 2 months ago

Lazard commences cash tender offer for all outstanding 2027 notes

NEW YORK - Lazard, Inc. (NYSE:LAZ), a financial services firm with a market capitalization of $5.2 billion, announced Monday that its subsidiary Lazard Group LLC is launching a cash tender offer for any and all of its outstanding 3.625% Se... Full story

Yahoo Finance • 2 months ago

Lazard price target raised to $60 from $57 at KBW on improving backdrop

Investing.com - Keefe, Bruyette & Woods raised its price target on Lazard (NYSE:LAZ) to $60.00 from $57.00 while maintaining a Market Perform rating. The firm increased its 2025 and 2026 earnings per share estimates following Lazard’s sec... Full story

Yahoo Finance • 2 months ago

Lazard beats Q2 expectations as Financial Advisory revenue surges 20%

NEW YORK - On Thursday, Lazard, Inc. (NYSE:LAZ) reported second quarter 2025 adjusted earnings per share of $0.52, significantly exceeding analyst expectations of $0.39, as strong performance in its Financial Advisory business drove result... Full story

Yahoo Finance • 2 months ago

Victoria extends 2026 senior secured notes maturity to 2029

LONDON - Victoria PLC (LSE:VCP), a designer and manufacturer of flooring products, announced Thursday it has agreed to refinance its €489 million senior secured notes due 2026, extending the maturity to 2029. The refinancing transaction h... Full story

Yahoo Finance • 2 months ago

Lazard Q2 2025 Earnings Preview

* Lazard (NYSE:LAZ [https://seekingalpha.com/symbol/LAZ]) is scheduled to announce Q2 earnings results on Thursday, July 24th, before market open. * The consensus EPS Estimate is $0.40 [https://seekingalpha.com/symbol/LAZ/earnings/esti... Full story