Dealmaking

PE HUB First Read

First Read kicks off the day with news that Rite Aid, following Walgreens' lead, raises the tobacco buying age to 21, S&P 500 and NASDAQ close at record highs, and SpaceX won't admit that its crew capsule blew up.

Chinese corporates plot major overseas push

Almost two-thirds of mainland Chinese businesses plan to increase international spending by more than 10% over the next two years, according to Baker McKenzie research.

Heady competition for healthcare assets may change the route to returns

PE HUB Second Opinion

In Second Opinion, Murphy Oil is acquiring Gulf of Mexico assets for $1.38 billion, Amazon's in-garage delivery service has launched and Procter & Gamble posts its strongest sales growth in eight years.

Herr exits NewStar Financial for Solar Capital

PE HUB First Read

First Read ushers in the day with news that China's Luckin Coffee files to go public on the NASDAQ, Elizabeth Warren proposes canceling billions in student loan debt, and Tesla plans to roll out 1 million robo-taxis by next year.

Major U.S. centers attract big venture dollars in Q1

Data Spotlight: U.K. tops list of European dealmakers in March, thanks to satellite company OneWeb

Golden State Medical Supply, backed by Frazier-led group, kicks off sales process

PE HUB Second Opinion

In Second Opinion, French retailer Casino sells assets to Apollo Global, Kraft Heinz names a new CEO and Samsung delays the release of its Galaxy Fold smartphone.