Royal Dutch Shell Brazil stated on Wednesday that it was evaluating a potential purchase of the Centrais Eletricas Brasileiras' assets, which had been put up for a sale to cut the state-owned utility's debts and privatisation plans.
Apple is set to gain unconditional antitrust approval from the European Union for its planned takeover of Shazam, the UK music discovery app, sources familiar with the deal stated on Wednesday.
On Wednesday, Russian economists announced that the yearly Russian GDP increase forecast of 1.9% is set to be decreased down to 1.8%.
The S&P 500 market index continued to rise on Wednesday, as the Federal Reserve Minutes were released during the trading session.
European stock markets finished Wednesday's trading session almost flat after a volatile trading session, which was created by various political events.
On Wednesday, Amazon announced that the company has started selling fashion and sportswear in Brazil.
On Wednesday, a Fiat Chrysler representative confirmed that the company is continuing with the spin-off of the company's parts producer Magneti Marelli.
The President of Russia on Wednesday in Finland spoke out against the US sanctions on Russia. Although, the President praised his recent meeting with Donald Trump.
On Wednesday, the President of Russia announced that Russia has to strengthen its military infrastructure due to NATO moving its infrastructure closer to the Russian border.
Mexican authorities on Wednesday announced that the US and Mexican counterparts are close to renegotiating the bilateral points of the North America Free Trade Agreement.
Air France-KLM's newly appointed CEO Ben Smith held a meeting with Elisabeth Borne, the French Transport Minister, as unions of the airline group are set to make a decision on the further strike over pay.
On Wednesday, Nike stores were shut down in South Africa, following a public outcry triggered by a racist web post that allegedly has connection to the sportswear firm.
On Wednesday, Target posted its higher-than-expected Q2 result for profit and sales, driven by increased customer visits and strong online sales, bringing its shares up 6% in premarket trade.
China's Xiaomi reported its Q2 revenue skyrocketed 68.3%, helped by rapid smartphone and internet devices sales.
On Wednesday, Insurer Hartford Financial Services Group announced it would acquire Navigators Group in a cash-deal valued at $2.1B, as it seeks to expand its geographic reach and product offerings.
The German carmaker Daimler is in talks to acquire a 20% stake in Volkswagen's used-car portal Heycar, and seeking to finalise a deal next week, according to Handelsblatt business daily.
China Logistics Property Holdings, supported by the Chinese e-commerce firm JD.com, is planning co-investments in warehousing projects, as it seeks to cut expenses and double its share in the domestic market.
United Continental Holdings is seeing some joint venture deals with three Latin America's carriers in the near time, the airline's President Scott Kirby stated on Tuesday.
The Volkswagen Chief Executive Officer Herbert Diess stated he was open to enter the alliance or a merger deal with the motorbike brand Ducati.
On Wednesday, Australian Investa Office Fund stated it had received a sweetened buyout offer from two Blackstone's funds in a potential deal valued at $2.34B.
On Wednesday, Australia's TPG Telecom stated it was considering a merger with its competitor Vodafone, sending its shares up 20% on the news.
The US-listed Chinese biotech firm Zai Lab is planning a float in Hong Kong, following its Nasdaq debut in 2017, becoming the second company to return to the HK city, after implementation of new listing measures.
The Australian energy company Santos Ltd. is set to acquire the natural gas and oil producer Quadrant Energy for $2.15B in order to strengthen its offshore operating capability.
The Australia-based wealth manager AMP has appointed Francesco De Ferrari, the head of Credit Suisse Group's Asian Pacific unit, as its new Chief Executive Officer.