On Wednesday, the UK Parliament tried multiple choice to Prime Minister Theresa May's Brexit agreement with the European Union.
On Wednesday, Johnson & Johnson was cleared of liability in talc cancer trial by a jury in Middlesex County Superior Court in New Jersey.
Ford Sollers, the Russian joint venture owned by Ford Motor, is set to shut down an engine plant and two assembly factories in Russia, leaving the country's passenger car market.
Unilever, the consumer goods giant, has proposed a binding offer to acquire the French cosmetics and skincare brand Garancia, it announced on Wednesday, expanding its premium beauty products portfolio.
Auto1, Germany's used-vehicle dealing platform, stated it could possibly consider an initial public offering for the future, but it currently had no need for additional funding of its EU growth plans.
Singapore Exchange has acquired a 20% stake in BidFX, the platform for foreign exchange trading, in a deal worth $25M, including an option to take a controlling interest in the firm.
On Wednesday, Ericsson stated that discussions over the 5G network security caused worries among the company's customers, as its main Chinese rival Huawei was facing the allegations of its gear used for spying.
Swedish authorities have launched a search of the Swedbank head office this Wednesday on the back of an inquiry into the lender's handling of allegations of money laundering within its Baltic branches.
Alphabet's Google launched an advisory council globally to explore some ethical issues over artificial intelligence and various other technologies, pledging to release a report by this year's end.
Banco Santander Brasil tied up with Natura Cosmeticos about offering banking services to cosmetics brands' sellers, seeking to provide 1M of them with digital checking accounts via Natura's online app.
Lufthansa is planning to merge its EU operations of the LSG catering unit with a peer, asking potential bidders to propose their offers until April, as the company faces low margins in the competitive market, sources reported.
On Wednesday, the US health insurer Centene confirmed it would acquire its small rival WellCare Health Plans in a stock-and-cash deal worth $15.27B, amid Centene's intention to boost its healthcare business backed by the government.
On Wednesday, Australia's Cromwell Property confirmed it had approached the UK-listed RDI Reit over a potential takeover bid as it seeks expansion in Europe and Britain.
The US online mattress retailer Casper Sleep is planning to hire underwriters to help if with the company's initial public offering after it had been valued at $920M in the latest private round of fundraising in 2017.
Southwest airlines on Wednesday announced that the company is cutting its forecast for performance revenue measure. In simpler terms, the company expects smaller profits. The news are bound to decrease the stock value of the company.
On Wednesday, the Prime Minister of the United Kingdom was expected to announce her retirement date as a part of a deal that would get her twice rejected Brexit deal approved.
Australia's Lynas has rejected a $1.1B takeover proposal made by Wesfarmers, sending its shares up to 35.1% on the news.
Nebras Power, the Qatari energy investment firm, is exploring a potential stake sale worth $1.0B in the Indonesian biggest independent power producers Paiton Energy, according to a Bloomberg report seen on Wednesday.
On Wednesday, Steinhoff, troubled South Africa's retailer, announced it has attracted $332M from the 26% stake sale in KAP Industrial to pay off its debt and boost its finances, sending the company's shares up over 6%.
Mercuria Energy Group, the global energy trader, is set to acquire Aegean Marine Petroleum within a week, which had filed for bankruptcy last year, after the US Bankruptcy Court approved the deal.
The British sportswear company Sports Direct has proposed a potential offer for Debenhams on Wednesday, valuing the department store at £61.4M with five pence per share in cash.
On Wednesday, Cathay Pacific Airways announced it would acquire HK Express Airways from the struggling China conglomerate HNA Group in a deal worth $628M, paving the way to expansion in the fast-growing travel market.
Beijing Kunlun Tech, the Chinese gaming company, is planning to sell its gay dating app Grindr, after the US national security panel expressed concerns over its ownership, claiming Kunlun's ownership constitutes national security risk.
France's Renault is planning to resume merger talks with the Japanese carmaker Nissan Motor within a year, after which it seeks to set sight on acquiring Fiat Chrysler Automobiles, according to a Financial Times report.