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Rihem Akkouche

Rihem Akkouche is a passionate journalist dedicated to shedding light on compelling stories, sparking conversations, and fostering a more informed world.

Stone Point $11.5B Fund

America July 14, 2025

Stone Point Closes Record $11.5B Trident X Fund

Stone Point Capital LLC, the private equity powerhouse known for its deep play in financial services, announced Monday it has…

By Rihem Akkouche

Huntington Bancshares to acquire Veritex

America July 14, 2025

Huntington Buys Veritex in $1.9B Deal

Huntington Bancshares Inc. has sealed a $1.9 billion all-stock deal to acquire Dallas-based Veritex Holdings Inc., a bold move that…

By Rihem Akkouche

T-Mobile $4.4B UScellular Deal

America July 11, 2025

T-Mobile Clinches FCC Approval for $4.4B UScellular Deal

T-Mobile’s $4.4 billion takeover of UScellular’s wireless business cleared its final regulatory hurdle late Friday as Federal Communications Commission staff…

By Rihem Akkouche

Merck to Acquire Verona Pharma

America July 11, 2025

Merck to Acquire Verona Pharma in $10B Bid

Pharmaceutical titan Merck & Co. Inc. has announced a landmark $10 billion acquisition of Verona Pharma plc, underscoring its strategy…

By Rihem Akkouche

PepsiCo $2.1M Tax Penalty

America July 11, 2025

PepsiCo Pushes Back on $2.1M Tax Penalty in High-Stakes Expatriate Payroll Fight

PepsiCo Inc. is making a last-ditch effort to overturn a $2.1 million tax penalty, urging the Illinois Supreme Court to…

By Rihem Akkouche

Lazer Spot Misclassification Dispute

America July 11, 2025

Lazer Spot Drivers’ Overtime Suit Moves to Mediation

A fierce legal battle over unpaid overtime wages is headed to mediation, as Lazer Spot Inc., a major logistics provider…

By Rihem Akkouche

Samsung Arm Vape Suit

America July 11, 2025

Samsung Escapes Vape Battery Suit Over Jurisdiction Gap

Samsung SDI Co. Ltd. has escaped a lawsuit over a vape battery explosion that severely injured a teenager, after the…

By Rihem Akkouche

GSA $13.7M Federal Rule Breach

America July 11, 2025

$13.7M No-Bid Deal Sparks GSA Showdown Over Federal Rule Breach

A $13.7 million federal task order has thrust the General Services Administration (GSA) into the spotlight after the agency bypassed…

By Rihem Akkouche

Flutter Buys Stake In FanDuel

America July 11, 2025

Flutter to Buy Boyd Gaming’s Stake in FanDuel

Flutter Entertainment PLC, the Irish‑American online‑gambling colossus, went all‑in Friday, agreeing to buy Boyd Gaming Corp.’s remaining 5 % stake in…

By Rihem Akkouche

HP 401(k) Forfeiture Suit

America July 10, 2025

DOL Sides With HP in 401(k) Forfeiture Suit

The U.S. Department of Labor has thrown its weight behind HP Inc. in a closely watched 401(k) forfeiture lawsuit, urging…

By Rihem Akkouche

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