Recent Posts

Walmart and McDonald’s kick off post-Labour Day borrowing spree

Bloomberg The expected post-Labour Day high-grade borrowing rush is underway, with Target Corp, Walmart Inc, McDonald’s Corp, Lowe’s Cos, and Nestle SA among the companies tapping the US investment-grade market. Eighteen issuers are selling new debt, with more deals possible. Companies are rushing into the market despite increasing volatility and higher borrowing costs over the last several weeks. Syndicate desks ...

Read More »

Alpha Flight Services expands into Ras Al Khaimah

  Dubai / Gulf Time Alpha Flight Services (Alpha), a leading UAE-based catering, retail, and hospitality services provider, has signed a 10-year concession agreement with Ras Al Khaimah International airport (RKT). The partnership will see Alpha Flight Services invest in infrastructure and provide in flight catering services to more than 10 airlines at the airport. In addition, it will operate ...

Read More »

Instacart buys online local grocery startup

  Bloomberg Instacart Inc is acquiring Rosie Applications Inc, an online grocery startup focused on local retailers and wholesalers, as it moves to consolidate and expand its share of the online grocery delivery market ahead of an anticipated initial public offering (IPO) this year. Rosie is Instacart’s second acquisition this month, following its purchase of pricing and promotions platform Eversight ...

Read More »
Send this to a friend