From elite investment banks struggling to lock down star dealmakers amid aggressive poaching raids, to Boots finally securing a buyer, and questions mounting over LIV Golf’s big-spending business model—here are the stories driving global markets today.
Revolut’s high-profile real estate lead has stepped down, marking a major setback for fintech’s mortgage ambitions. The abrupt departure underscores the regulatory friction, capital demands, and market headwinds facing neobanks expanding into property.
In a defining milestone for Bay Street, CIBC has underwritten the largest buyout financing package in its history. The landmark deal marks a high-stakes transition from domestic stability to aggressive international investment banking.
In one of the biggest British retail deals in years, Canada’s richest retail family is acquiring Boots for $8.9 billion, betting their pharmacy playbook can rejuvenate the 177-year-old high-street icon and unlock its No7 beauty brand.
Solar power has outgrown partisan debates. As grid failures mount, power bills surge, and AI data centers suck up capacity, consumers across the political spectrum are turning to rooftop solar simply to keep their lights on and expenses predictable.
Camila Henry • Oct 9, 2026 • 4m read
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