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Bidders shortlisted for Chelsea FC ownership

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4 years ago

March 22, 2022

The bidders vying for the ownership of Chelsea Football Club will be shortlisted within days

Global investment firm Centricus is the latest to fund another British bid to secure the popular Chelsea Football Club. A move driven by co-founder Nizar Al-Bassam and CEO Garth Ritchie, who are seasoned ticket-holders.

Centricus reportedly has £29 billion in assets and says it will “maintain and support the clubs existing management.”

Chelsea was put up for sale by owner Roman Abramovich following Russia’s invasion of Ukraine. Abramovich moved swiftly to sell the club when sanctions were being placed upon Russian oligarchs.

However, the U.K. Government is now in control of who the buyer will be and where the net proceeds will go, with Abramovich having no say in the sale.

United States bank Raine Group is overseeing the sale and plans to narrow down the shortlist of bidders to three.

The competition for the Chelsea is ripe, with billionaires, moguls and investors around the world expressing their interest with notable bids.

Many bidders have been made public including Saudi Media, as well as British property developer Nick Candy. However, many other bidders remain private as this time.

There has been no word on who is leading the bid, with Candy recently upping his bid on Monday.

Final sale

From here, Raine Group will shortlist the bidders down to three. The preferred buyers will be given to the Government, who will then issue a licence for sale.

Specific evidence will also be required to prove that Former owner Abramovich is not related to, or can benefit from, the sale.

The buyer will also have to pass the Premier League’s Director’s testing, which includes suitability and legal checks.

A final sale is expected before the end of March.

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U.S. and China approve TikTok sale to American investors

US and China approve TikTok’s sale to Oracle and Silver Lake amid regulatory scrutiny, with ByteDance retaining 20%.

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1 day ago

January 23, 2026

Harvey Vargas

US and China approve TikTok’s sale to Oracle and Silver Lake amid regulatory scrutiny, with ByteDance retaining 20%.

The United States and China have officially approved a deal for TikTok’s US operations to be sold to American investors, led by Oracle and Silver Lake.

This marks a major shift in the social media landscape as the platform navigates increasing regulatory scrutiny.

Under the new agreement, ByteDance will retain just under 20% of TikTok US, while Oracle and Silver Lake will each take 15% stakes. Other investors will also participate, forming a structure designed to satisfy both commercial and regulatory demands.

The new US-based entity will have a majority American board tasked with overseeing data protection and content moderation. Despite these safeguards, concerns remain about ByteDance’s influence and whether the deal fully complies with recent legislation.

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Markets tumble as Trump tariffs, Greenland rhetoric and Europe backlash collide

U.S. stocks plummet over 800 points amid renewed tariff threats and political tensions from Trump, sparking global trade concerns.

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3 days ago

January 21, 2026

Harvey Vargas

U.S. stocks plummet over 800 points amid renewed tariff threats and political tensions from Trump, sparking global trade concerns.

U.S. equities took a sharp hit as markets reacted to renewed tariff threats and heightened political rhetoric from President Donald Trump. The Dow plunged more than 800 points, with the S&P 500 and Nasdaq also sliding as investor nerves rattled risk assets.

The sell-off highlights growing concern around global trade tensions and geopolitical uncertainty, with markets struggling to price in what comes next for U.S. economic leadership and policy direction.

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Gold hits record highs as investors flee risk

Gold surges amid global uncertainty, with February futures rising 1.71% to $4,674.20 per ounce, signaling safe-haven demand.

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4 days ago

January 20, 2026

Harvey Vargas

Gold surges amid global uncertainty, with February futures rising 1.71% to $4,674.20 per ounce, signaling safe-haven demand.

Gold is shining brighter than ever as investors flock to safe-haven assets amid global uncertainty. U.S. gold futures for February delivery jumped 1.71% to $4,674.20 per ounce, while spot gold rose 1.6% to $4,668.14.

The surge comes as geopolitical tensions continue to worry traders, prompting a rush into metals perceived as stable and secure. Analysts say gold is proving its status as the ultimate hedge during turbulent times.

Investors are closely watching markets as gold sets new benchmarks, signalling growing caution across the financial landscape.

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