Polestar Automotive (NASDAQ:PSNY) reported its best year ever in 2025 with retail sales of 60,119 vehicles, a 34% increase from 2024. Q4 2025 saw 15,608 vehicles sold, up 27% year-over-year. The company expanded its sales network by over 50% and gained market share across European markets. Revenue grew 48.8% to $2.17 billion in the first nine months, boosted by premium models and carbon credit sales. BBVA and NATIXIS invested a combined $300 million in equity.

Polestar Automotive (NASDAQ: PSNY) shares surged 10.48% on Monday following announcement of a $300 million equity investment from Banco Bilbao Vizcaya Argentaria and NATIXIS ($150 million each). Additionally, Geely Sweden Holdings agreed to convert approximately $300 million in outstanding debt into equity. The transactions are expected to close by December 23, 2025, and aim to strengthen Polestar's liquidity and balance sheet.

Multiple companies are exploring strategic transactions, including potential private equity deals for Grindr, sale of Too Faced cosmetics, and various mergers and acquisitions across technology, media, and financial sectors.

Law firm Monteverde & Associates is investigating potential merger-related class action lawsuits for several companies, including Chart Industries, Banco Bilbao Vizcaya Argentaria, Vimeo, and TEGNA.

Multiple corporate deals and strategic moves occurred, including potential TikTok divestiture, BBVA's rejected takeover of Sabadell, RaceTrac acquiring Potbelly, and several private equity transactions across various industries.

The reverse factoring market is expected to grow significantly, driven by the increasing need for liquidity optimization and stronger supplier-buyer relationships. The market is projected to reach USD 1369.59 billion by 2032, with the domestic segment dominating and the international segment showing the fastest growth.

The reverse factoring market is expected to grow significantly in the coming years, driven by the increasing adoption of this financing solution by manufacturers to optimize working capital and maintain supply chain stability. Key trends include the development of digital reverse factoring platforms and the integration of reverse factoring with supply chain finance.

The financial services industry is undergoing a significant transformation driven by the adoption of artificial intelligence (AI) technology. The AI market in the financial sector is projected to reach $1 trillion by 2030, driven by advancements in machine learning and computing power. Leading financial institutions have embraced AI through partnerships and in-house expertise, while specialist AI vendors provide tailored solutions for the industry.

KKR shares are trading lower premarket after the firm partnered with BBVA to advance decarbonization efforts, and announced the sale of GeoStabilization International and the acquisition of a stake in Queensland Airports.

Orange, a major telecommunications operator, has issued a 600 million euro bond with a 10.3-year maturity and a 3.250% coupon. This transaction is part of the company's prudent and active balance sheet management strategy.

Orange, a leading telecommunications operator, has issued a 10.3-year, 600 million euro bond at a 3.250% coupon rate. The bond offering is part of the company's prudent balance sheet management strategy.

The report provides insights into the Turkish cards and payments industry, including current and forecast values for debit and credit cards, analysis of payment instruments, e-commerce market, and strategies adopted by banks and other institutions. It also covers the competitive landscape, regulatory policies, and recent developments such as the launch of the Digital Turkish Lira and the growth of mobile payments.