• Vivendi is organizing an investor day for UMG on August 25.
  • Valneva today began the "phased submission" of its VLA2001 vaccine application to the UK health agency MHRA. An initial approval could be given before the end of the year.
  • After technology, China could put a new twist on alcohol. Funds are reportedly eyeing J Sainsbury' s based on a valuation in excess of £7bn, according to the Sunday Times.
  • General Motors will have to spend $1bn to recall and modify the 2019, 2020, 2021 and 2022 Chevrolet Bolt.
  • Uber drivers' status put on the line in California.
  • PayPal is introducing cryptocurrencies in the UK.
  • The U.S. FDA gave final approval, rather than emergency approval, to Pfizer and BioNTech's COVID-19 vaccine today
  • Facebook buried a report to avoid damaging its image.
  • Lonza is expanding its production capacity in China.
  • Clariant acquires the remaining 70% of Brazilian company Beraca, taking full control.
  • Spark Infrastructure recommends KKR's $3.71 billion buyout offer.
  • Cembra falls after Migros contract ends.
  • Dormakaba acquires Australian companies.
  • Fincantieri is reportedly negotiating the purchase of OTO Melara from its compatriot Leonardo, according to Reuters.
  • In the Antipodes, Ampol is offering to buy Z Energy at NZD 3.78 per share.
  • Paysafe is buying German company Viafintech.
  • Brookfield gets 65.6% of Inter Pipeline after its offer.