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$715 Million Mavi Jeans IPO Could Be Turkey's Largest Since 2013

The deal promises to shake up a moribund market for Turkish IPOs, characterised by years of cancelled or postponed sales and short-lived listings.

$715 Million Mavi Jeans IPO Could Be Turkey's Largest Since 2013

The deal promises to shake up a moribund market for Turkish IPOs, characterised by years of cancelled or postponed sales and short-lived listings.


Guess Reports First-Quarter Loss

Guess shares have fallen 18 percent since the beginning of the year and on Wednesday reported a loss of $21.3 million in its fiscal first quarter.

Guess Reports First-Quarter Loss

Guess shares have fallen 18 percent since the beginning of the year and on Wednesday reported a loss of $21.3 million in its fiscal first quarter.


Calvin Klein and Tommy Hilfiger Owner PVH Beats First-Quarter Forecasts

The New York-based company posted revenue of $1.99 billion in the period.

Calvin Klein and Tommy Hilfiger Owner PVH Beats First-Quarter Forecasts

The New York-based company posted revenue of $1.99 billion in the period.


Samwer Brothers Sell 3.8 Percent Stake in Zalando

Based on Wednesday's closing price, the stake Global Founders GmbH — the investment vehicle of German start-up investors Oliver, Marc and Alexander Samwer — has sold is worth €391 million.

Samwer Brothers Sell 3.8 Percent Stake in Zalando

Based on Wednesday's closing price, the stake Global Founders GmbH — the investment vehicle of German start-up investors Oliver, Marc and Alexander Samwer — has sold is worth €391 million.


Dubai's Emaar Buys 51 Percent Stake in E-Commerce Site Namshi

Emaar Malls said it will buy a 51 percent stake in fashion website Namshi from Germany's Rocket Internet for $151 million as competition for technology deals heats up in the Middle East.

Dubai's Emaar Buys 51 Percent Stake in E-Commerce Site Namshi

Emaar Malls said it will buy a 51 percent stake in fashion website Namshi from Germany's Rocket Internet for $151 million as competition for technology deals heats up in the Middle East.


H&M Chairman Buys Up More Shares as Prices Fall

As shares of Hennes & Mauritz fall,  its chairman Stefan Persson has bought an additional 20.6 million shares in the company, raising his combined investment to 39.7 percent.

H&M Chairman Buys Up More Shares as Prices Fall

As shares of Hennes & Mauritz fall,  its chairman Stefan Persson has bought an additional 20.6 million shares in the company, raising his combined investment to 39.7 percent.


Victoria's Secret Owner L Brands Tops First Quarter Forecasts

L Brands Inc. on Wednesday reported fiscal first-quarter earnings of $94.1 million.

Victoria's Secret Owner L Brands Tops First Quarter Forecasts

L Brands Inc. on Wednesday reported fiscal first-quarter earnings of $94.1 million.


Urban Outfitters Misses First Quarter Forecasts

Urban Outfitters Inc. on Tuesday reported fiscal first-quarter earnings of $11.9 million.

Urban Outfitters Misses First Quarter Forecasts

Urban Outfitters Inc. on Tuesday reported fiscal first-quarter earnings of $11.9 million.


Flipkart Deal With Snapdeal Said to Need Further Investor Approvals

Several important investors have yet to sign on to the deal, which could create a stronger local competitor to battle Amazon in India's e-commerce market.

Flipkart Deal With Snapdeal Said to Need Further Investor Approvals

Several important investors have yet to sign on to the deal, which could create a stronger local competitor to battle Amazon in India's e-commerce market.


Miroslava Duma Launches Fashion Tech Lab with $50 Million to Invest

The founder of Buro 24/7 is setting up a hybrid venture that is part investment fund, accelerator and experimental laboratory to commercialise new technologies and sustainable innovation for the fashion industry.

Miroslava Duma Launches Fashion Tech Lab with $50 Million to Invest

The founder of Buro 24/7 is setting up a hybrid venture that is part investment fund, accelerator and experimental laboratory to commercialise new technologies and sustainable innovation for the fashion industry.


Snap Shares Tumble After New Users and Sales Growth Slow

The company's social media app added fewer users than projected in the first quarter, a sign that it may have trouble expanding its audience as social-media giant Facebook copies its most popular features.

Snap Shares Tumble After New Users and Sales Growth Slow

The company's social media app added fewer users than projected in the first quarter, a sign that it may have trouble expanding its audience as social-media giant Facebook copies its most popular features.


Snap's First Earnings To Shed Light on Battle With Facebook, Twitter

Investors in the social media app are eager to avoid one in particular when the company reports its earnings for the first time since its initial public offering: a plunging stock price.

Snap's First Earnings To Shed Light on Battle With Facebook, Twitter

Investors in the social media app are eager to avoid one in particular when the company reports its earnings for the first time since its initial public offering: a plunging stock price.