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Planta has emerged from bankruptcy
Planta, a plant-based restaurant concept founded in Toronto, Canada, has emerged from Chapter 11 bankruptcy through a strategic asset sale to New CHG US Holdings.
The end of de minimis exemption hits air freight industry
FedEx reports quarterly results later on Thursday, and analysts expect that profits will take a hit, thanks to the end of what’s known as the “de minimis loophole.”
Popular Restaurant Chain Closes Majority Of Locations After Bankruptcy
A popular vegan restaurant chain will close the majority of its locations after surviving Chapter 11 bankruptcy.
Tariffs Crush Air Cargo – China-US Volumes Down 60%
On April 2nd 2025, “Liberation Day”, President Trump introduced new sweeping tariffs via Executive Order on America’s global trading partners, upending the international commercial order with a snap of his fingers
U.S. ends $800 de minimis exemption, imposing duties on all low-value imports, effective August 29
Between 2015-2024, the volume of de minimis shipments into the U.S. rose from 134 million shipments to more than 1.36 billion shipments
Rubicon Technology, Inc. to acquire Janel Group LLC
Rubicon Technology, Inc. (OTCQB:RBCN) (“Rubicon”) and Janel Corporation (OTCQX:JANL) (“Janel Corp”) today announced
Air freight, buffeted by US tariffs, is losing business to ships
One result of the increases in U.S. tariffs on imports is that the air cargo industry is seeing some freight that previously went by air go instead on to ships
US Air Cargo From China Drops 60%, IATA Cuts Forecast
Air cargo shipments from China to the United States plunged 60% in 2025 following the broad tariffs imposed by the Trump administration
State of Air Cargo: Elimination of De Minimis Exception and Increased Tariffs Send Air Cargo Volumes Plummeting
The air cargo sector faces major headwinds within this evolving tariff environment.
Indigo Acquisition Corp. Announces Separate Trading of its Ordinary Shares and Rights
Indigo Acquisition Corp. (NASDAQ: INACU) (the “Company”) announced today that, commencing on or about July 30, 2025…
Indigo Acquisition Corp. Announces Closing of Full Over-Allotment Option
Indigo Acquisition Corp. (the “Company”) announced today that it has consummated the sale of the full 1,500,000 units subject to the over-allotment option granted to the underwriters in connection with its initial public offering.
Indigo Acquisition Corp. Announces Closing of $100,000,000 Initial Public Offering
Indigo Acquisition Corp. (the “Company”) announced today that it closed its initial public offering of 10,000,000 units at $10.00 per unit.
Indigo Acquisition Corp. Announces Pricing of $100,000,000 Initial Public Offering
Indigo Acquisition Corp. (the “Company”) announced today that it priced its initial public offering of 10,000,000 units at $10.00 per unit.
Turbulence ahead: how global tariffs threaten US $1tr aviation success
Tariffs will cause a storm in aviation, but Joey Smith argues they are actually well-placed to navigate the ‘headwinds’ at play.
Doubts About Job Market Turning Around Soon Easy To Understand
Cassel Salpeter Healthcare Investment Banker on Biotech Deal Surge
Investment bank managing director on maxing out value and capitalizing on exit opps
Job Market Woes: More Funding, Stability Needed for Turnaround
Cassel Salpeter Healthcare Investment Banker on Biotech Deal Surge
Investment bank managing director on maxing out value and capitalizing on exit opps
Biotech’s ‘Nauseating Roller Coaster’ Repels Investors
Cassel Salpeter Healthcare Investment Banker on Biotech Deal Surge
Investment bank managing director on maxing out value and capitalizing on exit opps
How Low Will It Go? March M&A Stays Quiet in the Middle Market
South Florida Investment Banker Considers Dealmaking Uptick
Cassel Salpeter chairman considers M&A outlook as elections loom
Table of Experts — Passing the torch: Mastering business succession planning
Generational wealth is a time-honored reality for family-owned businesses and family offices tasked with protecting assets for current members and descendants. Yet, handing off the reins from a family’s elders to their offspring can be uncertain.
How Macroeconomic Trends Are Impacting Dealmaking, Investor Appetite, and Corporate Valuations
Jim Cassel, Co-Founder & Chairman, Cassel Salpeter & Co., joins Jill Malandrino on Nasdaq TradeTalks to discuss how macroeconomic trends are impacting dealmaking, investor appetite, and corporate valuations.