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EQT (OM:EQT) has started a share buyback program that runs from July 20 to September 4, 2026. The program allows repurchases of up to 4,368,899 shares for as much as SEK 2,500 million. See our latest analysis for EQT. The buyback comes as EQT’s share price has gained 14.34% over the past 30 days and 9.14% over 90 days. The year-to-date share price return is down 9.63%, and the 5-year total shareholder return is down 23.16%, signaling improving short-term momentum against a more mixed...

The U.S. will remain a core market for most investors but the market has become so concentrated and correlated with the technology sector that it is pushing institutional capital toward more balanced portfolios.

Bain Capital, a U.S. investment firm, and LY Corp. (YAHOF), an affiliate of SoftBank Corp. (SOBKY), are considering a fresh joint takeover offer for Kakaku.com Inc. (KKKUF), a Tokyo-based web-services company that operates online shopping price comparisons, restaurant bookings and job-search platforms. People familiar with the discussions said the possible proposal would likely exceed the 3,450, or $21.06, per-share offer submitted last week by EQT AB, a Stockholm-based private equity firm. A higher bid could escalate the takeover contest for Kakaku.com and may increase investor expectations that the company could attract improved acquisition terms.

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Perpetual’s board said it is reviewing the latest approach with its financial and legal advisers.

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