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AOL’s Parent Company Just IPO’d. No, It’s Not 1992

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July 2, 2026

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AOL’s Parent Company Just IPO’d. No, It’s Not 1992

An Italian company that likes old brands went public. It happens to own AOL.

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BOL News

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· Jun 22, 2026

Select Technologies IPO book-building opens at PSX today

Shahid Ali Habib, Chief Executive Officer of Arif Habib Limited, said the IPO reflects growing investor interest in Pakistan’s technology-led manufacturing sector. The post Select Technologies IPO book-building opens at PSX today appeared first on BOL News.

The Next Web

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· Jun 22, 2026

Uber anchors Lime’s IPO as the scooter firm goes public

The Lime IPO has a price and an anchor investor: Uber, the ride-hailing giant that already owns a chunk of the scooter firm and is now backing its market debut. Lime is going public, and an old backer is helping carry it across the line: Uber. The scooter and bike-rental firm, formally Neutron Holdings, has [] This story continues at The Next Web

The Hindu BusinessLine

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· Jul 7, 2026

Inspira Global completes acquisition of controlling stake in Restaurant Brands Asia

The deal makes Inspira the new promoter of the company, which operates Burger King in India and Popeyes in Indonesia

ANTARA News

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· Jun 29, 2026

IP Go-Global Business Matching Session held in Guangzhou

The IP Go-Global Business Matching Session, jointly organised by the Intellectual Property Department of the ...

Seeking Alpha

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· Jun 22, 2026

AbbVie: Why The Pharma Wins Twice With Its Apogee Acquisition

AbbVie: Why The Pharma Wins Twice With Its Apogee Acquisition

Splash247

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· Jul 1, 2026

Barrelet takes the helm at ONE

Japanese liner Ocean Network Express (ONE) enters a new era today with Till Ole Barrelet formally taking over as chief executive from founding boss Jeremy Nixon. Barrelet, formerly chief executive of Emirates Shipping Line, joined ONE as CEO-designate in May ahead of today’s planned handover. Nixon, who has led the Singapore-headquartered liner operator since its

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Related coverage for "AOL’s Parent Company Just IPO’d. No, It’s Not 1992": BOL News — Select Technologies IPO book-building opens at PSX today. The Next Web — Uber anchors Lime’s IPO as the scooter firm goes public. The Hindu BusinessLine — Inspira Global completes acquisition of controlling stake in Restaurant Brands Asia. ANTARA News — IP Go-Global Business Matching Session held in Guangzhou. Seeking Alpha — AbbVie: Why The Pharma Wins Twice With Its Apogee Acquisition. Splash247 — Barrelet takes the helm at ONE