Vodafone reveals bleak annual performance, blaming increased competition
Ballooning costs associated with purchase of expensive 5G spectrum in Europe has pushed up the companies swelling debt load. Vodafone has revealed a dismal annual…
Uber and Volvo unveil latest autonomous vehicle, heating up the race for global deployment
Joint unveiling of XC90 by Uber and Volvo places both companies in strong position in autonomous vehicle development race. XC90 promises much as Uber and…
Eldorado Purchase of Caesars: Main concern is debt held by both companies
Arguably the biggest name in gambling, Caesars Entertainment, has been bought by Eldorado Resorts in a deal worth $17.3bn. The announcement comes after a serious…
Rail fares rise again: Rail fares have been increased by 3.1% in England and Wales, and 3% in Scotland.
Rail companies and the government are justifying the price increase based on inflation levels, rail unions demanding pay rises and future investments. The rail fare…
Merlin bought by Lego, Blackstone & CPPIB: In a $6bn deal, investors have swooped in to buyout Merlin Entertainments
Merlin Entertainments is set to go private through a deal with the Lego owners, Canadian pension firm CPPIB and private equity firm Blackstone. Since going…
Facebook Cryptocurrency: Libra could reshape the banking industry
Since Bitcoin set the cryptocurrency market alight just over a decade ago, a number of crypto currencies have emerged, forming their own stock market including…
Luxury Goods: The biggest trends currently shaping the market
The global luxury goods market has performed well in recent years, which has presented exciting opportunities for luxury brands. This case study explores the biggest…
Luckin Coffee could displace Starbucks in China
Chinese coffee start-up company Luckin Coffee has demonstrated strong potential in the Chinese coffee market. In just two years of existence the company has expanded…
Beyond Meat: Vegan burgers are going public
Beyond Meat raised the price range for its shares before floating on the stock market, valuing the plant-based meat producer at almost $1.5bn. The American…
The Body Shop: Plans to expand in the growing Indian cosmetics market
The Body Shop is a manufacturer and retailer of personal care and cosmetics products. The company classifies its offerings under seven product categories: face care,…