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© Reuters. Altice France has forged a strategic partnership with Morgan Stanley Infrastructure Partners (MSIP) to launch UltraEdge, a new venture set to become a leading independent distributed colocation provider in France. This collaboration involves Altice offloading a 70% stake in the enterprise valued at €764 million, which translates to an EBITDA multiple of approximately 29x. The initiative includes a build-to-suit agreement with SFR, expected to generate €175 million over seven years, enhancing data storage and connectivity services across the nation. With an installed capacity of over 45MW and roughly 33,000 square meters of office space linked by SFR’s extensive…

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© Reuters. The naira experienced a sharp depreciation in both the official and parallel currency markets this week. On Wednesday, the Nigerian currency fell to N1,150/$ in the parallel market, with traders actively buying at N1,145 and selling at N1,150 as they navigated through a period marked by a notable availability of dollars. The downturn reflects a broader trend of currency volatility in Nigeria, which has been particularly evident since the Central Bank of Nigeria’s (CBN) reforms in June. The absence of a second consecutive Monetary Policy Committee meeting under CBN Governor Dr. Olayemi Cardoso has also contributed to the…

DERRY, New Hampshire – As he aims to be the last challenger standing against former President Donald Trump in the race for the 2024 Republican presidential nomination, Chris Christie’s turning up the volume on two other rivals.Christie’s amplifying criticism of Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis and former U.N. ambassador and former South Carolina Gov. Nikki Haley for not vigorously targeting Trump, who remains the faraway front-runner for the GOP nomination as he makes his third straight White House run.”Ron DeSantis and Nikki Haley have not made the case against him. They refuse to make the case against him. They’re scared to…

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You can have some holiday joy without breaking the bank.getty A new survey by Forbes Advisor found that 36% of Americans anticipate spending more this holiday than last year. Consumers plan to spend $875 on gifts, decorations, food and other seasonal items this year according to a survey conducted by the National Retail Federation. Here are six holiday hacks I learned as a financial coach to help you spread joy without breaking the bank. 1) Prioritize Your Top 5 Holiday Wishes As you’re thinking about how much you might spend this season, write out all the things you’re planning to…

Unlock the Editor’s Digest for freeRoula Khalaf, Editor of the FT, selects her favourite stories in this weekly newsletter.Italian energy company Enel is planning to cut renewable investments, spend more on grids and focus on fiscal discipline, under the new management’s first three-year plan.The state-controlled utility had become one of the world’s largest renewable energy producers under previous chief Francesco Starace, who clashed with Italy’s right-wing government over the group’s strategy and debt levels and was replaced by Flavio Cattaneo earlier this year. The change at the top followed a bitter battle that pitted Italy’s government against a group of…

The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has provided an optimistic outlook for Qatar’s economy following the FIFA World Cup, with projections indicating a return to steady growth. The IMF reports an expected annual growth rate of around 1.75% through to 2025, with notable contributions from nonhydrocarbon sectors expanding at about 2.75%. This growth is attributed to increased domestic demand and is aligned with the country’s long-term objectives outlined in the National Vision 2030 and the Third National Development Strategy. The IMF highlighted that medium-term growth could surge to approximately 5% per year, bolstered by heightened liquefied (LNG) production and the implementation…

© Reuters. Eleonora Berlusconi, Barbara Berlusconi and Luigi Berlusconi react on the day of the state funeral of former Italian Prime Minister Silvio Berlusconi outside the Duomo Cathedral, in Milan, Italy June 14, 2023. REUTERS/Claudia Greco/File Photo MILAN (Reuters) – Italy’s Fininvest is naming two new directors, as the Berlusconi family’s holding company reshuffles its board based on accords among the five heirs of late media mogul Silvio Berlusconi over the future of his business empire. Under the revamp, Eleonora Berlusconi, 37, will join her siblings who already sit on Fininvest’s board, a source with knowledge of the matter said…

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