Magnum Ice Cream Company Shares Surge 18% on Potential Buyout Rumors
Magnum Ice Cream Company's shares rose 18% after Reuters reported Blackstone and CD&R are exploring a potential bid, six months after its spin-off from Unilever.

Magnum Ice Cream Company's shares rose 18% after Reuters reported Blackstone and CD&R are exploring a potential bid, six months after its spin-off from Unilever.
NEWSAIAsia-Pacific markets opened lower Thursday, tracking Wall Street losses, as elevated oil prices due to Iran-U.S. tensions fueled inflation worries. Israel and the U.S. are prepared to strike Iran again if necessary, according to PM Netanyahu.
NEWSAICrowdStrike reported better-than-expected Q1 FY2027 results and forward guidance, including a 26% revenue increase to $1.39 billion and adjusted EPS of $1.10. Despite this, the stock fell over 11% as investors booked profits. The company also announced a 4-for-1 stock split. Analysts see AI adoption as a boon, not a threat, to cybersecurity.
NEWSAIAsia's market rankings are being reshaped by AI-driven gains in TSMC, Samsung, and SK Hynix, overshadowing India's consumption story. Experts cite inflation, a weaker rupee, and job market slowdown as reasons for foreign investor exits.
NEWSAIAsia-Pacific markets opened lower Thursday, mirroring Wall Street's decline, as escalating tensions between Iran and the U.S. pushed oil prices higher, fueling concerns over energy costs and inflation. Israel and the U.S. are prepared to strike Iran again if necessary.
NEWSAIBroadcom reported strong quarterly results with significant AI semiconductor revenue growth, but its guidance fell short of market expectations, causing its stock to dip after hours. The company reiterated its AI revenue targets and announced new deals with major tech firms.
NEWSAIAsia-Pacific markets are expected to open lower, mirroring Wall Street's decline, as elevated oil prices due to Iran-US tensions fuel inflation concerns. Israel and the US are prepared to strike Iran again if necessary.