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Bloomberg notes that major holders of U.S.

The article reports that US President Donald Trump asserted continued US control over the Strait of Hormuz amid renewed attacks on Iran, which have spiked energy prices and heightened concerns about prolonged conflict.

Mitsui OSK Lines (MOL) CEO Jotaro Tamura discussed the business impact of the Middle East conflict and shipping industry outlook in a Bloomberg interview.

A sharp rise in the Japanese yen during New York trading has heightened trader vigilance for any sign that authorities will intervene again after a July intervention, according to Bloomberg.

Natixis Investment Managers increased its allocation to Japanese equities while reducing US equity exposure, citing enduring economic growth momentum in Japan.

The NBA suspended Los Angeles Clippers owner Steve Ballmer for one year and stripped the team of five first-round draft picks after an investigation found the franchise facilitated sponsorship agreements with Kawhi Leonard to circumvent salary cap rules.

Shaquille O’Neal is promoting a financial education tour with Credit One Bank to teach students about building credit, alongside discussing his DJ venture.

Deadly flooding in Nepal was reported on the Big Take Asia podcast, highlighting the country’s climate vulnerability and noting that the disaster could undermine Nepal’s growing hydropower development plans.

Japanese companies are exploring asset sales, including strategic shareholdings, to offset rising borrowing costs amid the yen's depreciation and highest debt servicing expenses in decades.

The article notes that U.S.

Aurora Cannabis' board unanimously rejected a takeover bid from Curaleaf, citing the offer as 'inadequate' and not in shareholders' best interest.

The article is a promotional description of a Bloomberg Deals program focused on corporate transactions, featuring interviews with investment banking executives.