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US curbs chip design software, chemicals, other cargo to China

The United States has ordered a broad swathe of companies to stop shipping goods, including machine tools and aviation equipment, to China without a license and revoked licenses already granted to certain suppliers, in a move that may likely escalate tensions with Beijing. Read here

TPG, Blackstone make $16B bid for Hologic

The private equity heavyweights have tabled a proposal to acquire the Massachusetts-based medical technology firm in a take-private transaction valuing it at between $16.3 billion and $16.7 billion. Read here

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Synopsis gets FTC okay on $34B Ansys takeover bid

The California-based provider of electronic design automation sofware has received conditional approval from the Federal Trade Commission for its planned acquisition of the Pennsylvania software developer. Read here

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Vista closing in on $2B deal for EQT’s Acumatica

The Texas-based global investment firm is close to finalising an agreement to acquire the Washington-headquartered cloud-based enterprise software provider from the Swedish private equity group. Read here

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Google Photos debuts editor with new AI tools

The cloud-based photo and video storage service marks its 10th year with the launch of a redesigned features, including Reimagine and Auto Frame, bringing the tools into the hands of more users. Read here

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INTERNATIONAL MARKETS

HK bankers on edge over $11B New World refinancing

The property developer controlled by one of Hong Kong’s richest families, is aiming to complete one of the city’s largest-ever corporate deals with more than 50 banks. Read here

Real Madrid’s $9.1B net worth pulls away from rivals

The Spanish club, whose revenues have been supercharged by the refurbishment of their Santiago Bernabeu Stadium, have seen their valuation increase. Read here

Spain’s Sateliot in talks to offer 5G to European armies

The Spanish satellite startup is negotiating with several defense ministries to offer narrow 5G band connection for their militaries through satellites. Read here

German carmakers discuss possible tariff deal with US

Germany's leading automakers are in talks with Washington over a potential import tariff agreement, seeking to use their US investments and exports as leverage to soften any blow. Read here

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