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Investment Press Releases & News distributed via EuropaWire

Denmark and Maersk Join Forces with India in Green Fuels Alliance to Accelerate Sustainable Energy Solutions

(IN BRIEF) Denmark has launched the Green Fuels Alliance India (GFAI) initiative in collaboration with A.P. Moller – Maersk and other organizations, aiming to boost sustainable energy solutions and advance their global goal of carbon neutrality. GFAI will foster innovation, … Read the full press release

Maersk Partners with Tamil Nadu Government to Boost Trade and Logistics Infrastructure

(IN BRIEF) A.P. Moller – Maersk (Maersk) has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Government of Tamil Nadu during the Tamil Nadu Global Investors Meet 2024 to explore strategic investment opportunities in land development for logistics hubs, warehousing … Read the full press release

Gut Microbiome Composition Linked to Reduced Risk of Graft Versus Host Disease After Stem Cell Transplantation

(IN BRIEF) Researchers from the Technical University of Munich (TUM) and the Universitätsklinikum Regensburg (UKR) have discovered that certain microbes in the gut can significantly reduce the occurrence of graft versus host disease (GvHD) following stem cell transplantation. By analyzing … Read the full press release

Infineon and Aurora Labs Collaborate to Enhance Automotive Component Safety with AI Solutions

(IN BRIEF) At CES 2024, Infineon Technologies AG and Aurora Labs introduced a set of AI-driven solutions designed to enhance the long-term reliability and safety of critical automotive components, including steering, braking, and airbags. The collaboration combines Aurora Labs’ Line-of-Code … Read the full press release

Global Life Sciences M&A Surges to $191 Billion in 2023, Driven by Big Pharma’s Big Deals

(IN BRIEF) The global life sciences industry has witnessed a resurgence in mergers and acquisitions (M&A) activity, with investments totaling $191 billion by December 10, 2023, compared to $142 billion in 2022. Although the number of completed deals decreased, the … Read the full press release

Wiener Börse Akademie Offers 15% New Year’s Discount to Boost Financial Knowledge

(IN BRIEF) The Wiener Börse Akademie, in collaboration with the WIFI Management Forum and Wiener Börse AG, presents an opportunity for individuals to kickstart their financial resolutions by enhancing their financial knowledge. With a wide range of courses covering 30 … Read the full press release

Italian Renewable Powerhouse GreenIT Expands Solar Portfolio with 140 MW Galileo Deal

(IN BRIEF) GreenIT, the Italian renewable energy joint venture backed by Plenitude (Eni, 51%) and CDP Equity (CDP Group, 49%), has entered into an agreement with Galileo, a pan-European renewable energy development platform, to develop eight photovoltaic projects totaling approximately … Read the full press release

Outokumpu Completes Share Buyback Program with Over 268,000 Shares Repurchased

(IN BRIEF) Outokumpu has successfully completed its share buyback program, acquiring a total of 268,245 of its own shares across various trading venues at an average price of EUR 4.11 per share, amounting to a total cost of EUR 1,102,228.22. … Read the full press release

Continental Unveils Groundbreaking Crystal Center Display at CES 2024, Revolutionizing Luxury Car Interiors

(IN BRIEF) Continental, a technology company, has unveiled its revolutionary Crystal Center Display at CES 2024, showcasing a fusion of cutting-edge microLED technology and premium crystal housing in a world-first design. This innovative 10-inch automotive display, developed in collaboration with … Read the full press release

Meeting Hyperscale Needs: EQT Infrastructure VI and EdgeConneX Plan Data Center Expansion

(IN BRIEF) EQT Infrastructure VI is partnering with data center provider EdgeConneX to expand global data center capacity, focusing on serving hyperscale customers. This collaboration aims to meet the growing demand for data center capacity driven by digitalization, cloud adoption, … Read the full press release

Outokumpu Boosts Treasury Holdings to 26.7 Million Shares Through Share Repurchase Initiative

(IN BRIEF) Outokumpu, a stainless steel manufacturer, has successfully completed a share repurchase program, acquiring 184,454 of its own shares from various trading venues. The program, which was announced on November 29, 2023, allows for a maximum of 11 million … Read the full press release

LEGO Expands Braille Learning with New Languages and Playful Braille Bricks Set

(IN BRIEF) To celebrate World Braille Day, the LEGO Group is introducing three new languages to its LEGO Braille Bricks product, aimed at children aged 6 and above. Previously distributed to organizations focused on educating visually impaired children, the LEGO … Read the full press release

UniCredit Bank Austria Issues €750 Million Green Covered Bond, Reinforcing Commitment to Sustainability

(IN BRIEF) UniCredit Bank Austria has issued a Green Covered Bond worth €750 million with a maturity of nearly 5 years, following its sustainability strategy. This marks the third green bond issuance by the bank, with the bookbuilding process oversubscribed … Read the full press release

Merck KGaA Partners with Inspirna to Advance Novel Therapy for RAS-mutated Colorectal Cancer

(IN BRIEF) Merck KGaA, Darmstadt, Germany, has entered into a licensing agreement with Inspirna, Inc. for ompenaclid (RGX-202), a first-in-class oral inhibitor of the creatine transport channel SLC6A8, and SLC6A8-targeting follow-on compounds, currently under Phase II evaluation for the second-line … Read the full press release

Novo Nordisk Initiates Groundbreaking Collaborations for Innovative Obesity and MASH Treatments

(IN BRIEF) Novo Nordisk has announced separate research collaborations with Omega Therapeutics and Cellarity Inc. to explore innovative treatment approaches for obesity and MASH (Metabolic Associated Fatty Liver Disease). The collaboration with Omega aims to develop an epigenomic controller to … Read the full press release

Iberdrola Initiates Vineyard Wind I: The First Large-Scale Offshore Wind Farm in the US

(IN BRIEF) Iberdrola has commenced the commissioning of the Vineyard Wind I offshore wind farm, marking the first major offshore wind project of its kind in the United States. With a capacity of 806 MW, the facility has begun supplying … Read the full press release

New Holland Returns to LAMMA 2024 with Innovative Sustainable Farm Machinery

(IN BRIEF) New Holland is set to make its return to LAMMA 2024, the UK’s leading farm machinery show, with a lineup of innovative and sustainable products. The highlight of the show will be the UK debut of New Holland’s … Read the full press release

PERUMIN Event Highlights Financial Inclusion for Artisanal and Small-Scale Miners in Peru

(IN BRIEF) Solidaridad, planetGOLD Peru, and the Ministry of Energy and Mines of Peru organized a panel at the PERUMIN event to emphasize the importance of financial inclusion in the artisanal and small-scale mining (ASM) sector. The event aimed to … Read the full press release

Nokia and Honor Sign Patent Cross-License Agreement for 5G and Cellular Technologies

(IN BRIEF) Nokia has entered into a patent cross-license agreement with Honor, a leading player in the Chinese smartphone market. The agreement covers the essential inventions related to 5G and other cellular technologies, and the terms remain confidential. Nokia’s Chief … Read the full press release

BBVA Harnesses In-House Talent for Generative AI Training Through DataRally Competition

(IN BRIEF) BBVA is exploring the potential of generative artificial intelligence for enhancing organizational processes and customer value. To equip its in-house talent with the skills needed to harness large language models (LLMs), BBVA organized a DataRally competition in which … Read the full press release