Activist Ananym Capital urges LKQ to sell its European auto parts business

Activist Ananym Capital urges LKQ to sell its European auto parts business

Company: LKQ Corp. (LKQ) Business: LKQ engages in the distribution of replacement parts, components, and systems used in the repair and maintenance of vehicles and specialty vehicle aftermarket products and accessories. The company operates through four segments: wholesale-North America, Europe, specialty, and self service. It offers bumper covers, automotive body panels, and lights, as well…

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Octopus Energy to spinoff AI unit Kraken at .65 billion valuation

Octopus Energy to spinoff AI unit Kraken at $8.65 billion valuation

Octopus Energy branded electric vehicles parked in front of a modern suburban house on the 19th of March 2025 in Folkestone, United Kingdom. The house features rooftop solar panels, highlighting a commitment to renewable energy. The scene represents the growing adoption of sustainable energy solutions, with Octopus Energy playing a key role in promoting electric…

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Gold and silver prices fall after CME raises precious metals margins

Gold and silver prices fall after CME raises precious metals margins

One kilogram and a five hundred gram gold bars next to one kilogram silver bars at The Vaults Group gold dealers arranged in Barcelona, Spain, on Monday, April 28, 2025. Bloomberg | Bloomberg | Getty Images Gold and silver prices lost ground on Wednesday as investors booked profits after a historic annual rally and exchange…

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Yum Brands’ India partners Sapphire, Devyani to merge, creating fast-food franchisee giant

Yum Brands’ India partners Sapphire, Devyani to merge, creating fast-food franchisee giant

Yum Brands logo Dado Ruvic | Reuters 👉 Visit the Official SleepLean Website Sapphire Foods India said on Thursday it will merge with Devyani International, in a move that is likely to consolidate local franchisee partners of Yum Brands, the owner of KFC and Pizza Hut. Check SleepLean Official Website The deal, first reported by the local Economic…

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These stocks will benefit from new habits

These stocks will benefit from new habits

The ripple is about to become a wave. Right now, there are numerous barriers for people who are considering treating their obesity with GLP-1 drugs. Early on, there were manufacturing bottlenecks that resulted in short supplies of Novo Nordisk ‘s Wegovy and Eli Lilly ‘s Zepbound. There were insurance coverage issues for these pricey treatments,…

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‘Several tens of people’ killed in Swiss Alps New Year’s bar fire, officials say

‘Several tens of people’ killed in Swiss Alps New Year’s bar fire, officials say

NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! Dozens of New Year’s revelers are feared dead Thursday after a massive fire ripped through a bar in the Swiss Alps. The chaotic blaze at the Le Constellation venue in the Alpine ski resort municipality of Crans-Montana, Switzerland, which erupted around 1:30 a.m. local time during a…

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UN and partners back new measures to help millions move from vulnerability to opportunity

UN and partners back new measures to help millions move from vulnerability to opportunity

Over three days, ministers, development partners and international agencies met to explore how LDCs can “graduate” successfully – meaning they have reached levels of income, education and resilience that lift them out of the UN’s most vulnerable grouping – and, crucially, stay out. The meeting focused on the Doha Programme of Action (DPOA), which aims…

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Nansen Award winners show compassion for refugees is far from fading

Nansen Award winners show compassion for refugees is far from fading

This year’s honourees include five remarkable laureates from Cameroon, Mexico, Ukraine, Iraq and Tajikistan, each recognised for their courage, empathy and determination to protect people forced to flee. Established in 1954, the award celebrates those who go far beyond the call of duty to support refugees, internally displaced people and the stateless. Announcing the winners,…

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UN chief condemns Israeli amendments targeting UNRWA operations

UN chief condemns Israeli amendments targeting UNRWA operations

The amendments, adopted on 29 December, to the Law to Cease UNRWA Operations “seek to further impede UNRWA’s ability to operate and carry out its mandated activities,” said a statement issued by the Spokesperson for Secretary-General Antonio Guterres. “The Law and its amendments are inconsistent with the status and international legal framework applicable to UNRWA and must…

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First Person: Small acts, lasting impact, boost dignity for women in Lao PDR

First Person: Small acts, lasting impact, boost dignity for women in Lao PDR

Aksonethip Somvorachit spoke to UN News about the challenges she has faced as a staff focal point for PSEA. “Early in my UN career, I took on the responsibility of serving as the Prevention of Sexual Exploitation and Abuse (PSEA) focal point. I acted as the confidential contact for anyone raising a concern—providing a safe space…

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