July 29 (Reuters) - The following are the top stories from selected Canadian newspapers. Reuters has not verified these stories and does not vouch for their accuracy. THE GLOBE AND MAIL ** Canadian Western Bank's ( CWESF ) acceptance of a $5-billion takeover was influenced by an acquisition premium and Laurentian Bank of Canada's ( LRCDF ) failure to sell...

08:56 AM EDT, 07/29/2024 (MT Newswires) -- Oil prices weakened for a second-straight session early on Monday, dropping to a seven-week low amid weak risk appetite. West Texas Intermediate crude for September delivery was last seen down US$0.61 to US$76.55 per barrel, the lowest since June 7, while September Brent crude, the global benchmark, was down US$0.58 to US$80.55. The...

MUMBAI (Reuters) -Indian e-scooter maker Ola Electric said on Monday it aimed to raise $734 million in the country's biggest IPO this year, a deal set to lure major foreign investors and highlight growing confidence in India's financial markets. A stock market boom has already led more than 150 Indian companies to raise nearly $5 billion through public listings in...

08:57 AM EDT, 07/29/2024 (MT Newswires) -- Provident Financial Services ( PFS ) has an average rating of outperform and price targets ranging from $17 to $24, according to analysts polled by Capital IQ. (MT Newswires covers equity, commodity and economic research from major banks and research firms in North America, Asia and Europe. Research providers may contact us here:...