Wells Fargo's partnership with Bilt Technologies is proving costly, with the bank losing up to $10 million monthly. The co-branded credit card, initially aimed at expanding Wells Fargo's credit-card business, is under renegotiation due to financial strain.
Private equity giant Blackstone is expanding to the Japanese market, with plans to invest $9.6 billion by 2027. Other firms, including Berkshire Hathaway, are also targeting Japan for investment opportunities.
Emerson Electric to sell remaining stake in Copeland joint venture for $3.5 billion, plans to use proceeds to reduce debt and focus on automation market.
"Let's be real," Hochul said. A $15 charge "may not mean a lot to someone who has the means," but it can "break the budget" of a middle-class household.
Blackstone reportedly considers sale of Japanese consumer healthcare firm Alinamin Pharmaceutical (previously owned by Takeda) for $1.9B, attracting interest from other firms.
Blackstone is reportedly set to acquire a 55.1% stake in Japanese e-comics provider Infocom. Blackstone may aim to secure all of Infocom's shares through a takeover bid and share transfer. Blackstone manages $1.1 trillion in assets.