Sept 17 (Reuters) - The trial where U.S. anti-trust regulators made their case to block Kroger's ( KR ) $25 billion bid to buy rival grocer Albertsons ( ACI ) will conclude on Tuesday, but the deal's legal challenges have just begun, with two more trials this month to hear complaints the merger could jack up grocery bills. For the...

05:55 AM EDT, 09/17/2024 (MT Newswires) -- Meta Platforms ( META ) said Monday it is banning RT and other Russian state-affiliated media outlets from its platforms, according to an unnamed company spokesperson. The decision by the parent company of Facebook and Instagram comes days after the US State Department announced sanctions against Kremlin-affiliated information outlets over allegations of interference...

05:59 AM EDT, 09/17/2024 (MT Newswires) -- Greenfire Resources ( GFR ) late on Monday said a group of investors that includes two members of the board will sell a 43% stake in the company for $328 million. Allard Resources, controlled by Greenfire director Julian McIntyre, Annapurna, controlled by another Greenfire director Venkat Siva, and Modro Holdings will collectively sell...

05:39 AM EDT, 09/17/2024 (MT Newswires) -- Canadian National Railway ( CNI ) late on Monday launched a public debt offering of US$750 million of 4.375% notes due in 2034. Net proceeds from the offering will be used for general corporate purposes, which may include redeeming and refinancing outstanding debt, share repurchases and acquisitions. CN expects to close the offering...