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Distribution Solutions to acquire GradeEight; transaction accretive to EBITDA

Last week, US Secretary of State Marco Rubio, standing in front of the Parthenon, declared that the Trump administration sought to partner with Europe in defending the “distinct character” of Western civilization. It was meant, perhaps, as an exhortation.

The two neighbors weather the same storms, heat waves and cold snaps and live so close that each could probably spot the other’s house if they knew where to look. Michelle Ma and Nadja Popovich report on why prices are rising much faster at investor-owned utilities than at municipal ones. (Source: B

Not all midterm-election wipeouts are created equal. The gathering storm poised to wallop Republicans Nov. 3 is fueled by white-hot voter frustration with Donald Trump the president, a stark contrast with contests in 2018 that culminated in a broad rejection of Donald Trump the man.

Cirrus Logic confirms it made bids for Synaptics

Workers at BHP Group’s giant Escondida copper mine in Chile are set to begin a strike after union leaders said wage talks failed to produce an agreement before the midnight deadline.

Leaders of India’s youth-led “Cockroach” movement were arrested early Wednesday, the first such move by authorities since protests erupted, in an escalation of tensions over a contentious overhaul of the country’s voter rolls.

India boat capsizes, drowning 13, mostly children Reuters

Hongkong Land Holdings Ltd. is in discussions with Ong Beng Seng’s Hotel Properties Ltd. to buy a majority stake in three buildings in Singapore’s Orchard Road shopping belt, according to people familiar with the matter.

Surendra Rosha, HSBC Asia & Middle East Co-Chief Executive, discusses growth opportunities in India including infrastructure buildout. (Source: Bloomberg)