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In a play to shore up its financial position, Boeing has announced plans to raise up to $25 billion through debt or stock offerings, while securing a $10 billion credit line from major banks. This strategic decision comes as the aerospace giant grapples with a perfect storm of production issues, a prolonged strike, and market uncertainties.

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The Japanese company that owns 7-Eleven has received a revised takeover offer from its Canadian rival, Alimentation Couche-Tard. This comes after the initial bid, valued at approximately $40 billion, was rejected earlier this year. Couche-Tard, the parent company of Circle K convenience stores, is hoping this revised proposal will be more enticing to the 7-Eleven owner, potentially setting the stage for a major shift in the global convenience store landscape.

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Boeing delivered 33 new aircraft to customers in September, defying challenges posed by an ongoing labor strike that has shut down two major assembly plants in Seattle. The company's ability to maintain production and meet delivery schedules amidst the strike underscores its commitment to fulfilling customer orders, despite the significant disruption.

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In a bold move to cater to its most discerning clientele, Rolls-Royce has opened its first U.S. “Private Office” in New York City’s trendy Meatpacking District. This exclusive VIP design studio is part of the British automaker’s strategy to enhance sales and profits by offering highly personalized, higher-priced vehicles rather than increasing production volumes.

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