PRESS DIGEST-Financial Times - May 7

ReutersMay 7, 2026 2:07 AM

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May 7 (Reuters) - The following are the top stories in the Financial Times. Reuters has not verified these stories and does not vouch for their accuracy.

Headlines

- PayPal, Mastercard and Visa probed over alleged UK antitrust breaches

- Intertek primed to reject EQT's latest 10 billion-pound takeover bid

- Airbus wins $19 billion order in Canada's biggest-ever aircraft deal

- EU weighs get-out for gas leaks after US and fossil fuel industry pressure

Overview

- PayPal PYPL.O, Mastercard MA.N and Visa V.N are being investigated by Britain's Financial Conduct Authority for alleged anti-competitive behaviour in an antitrust probe by the watchdog.

- Britain's Intertek ITRK.L is slated to reject EQT's EQTAB.ST sweetened 58 pound-per-share offer as it feels the offer undervalues the company.

- Airbus AIR.PA has won an order for 150 new A220-300 aircraft in a $19 billion deal with budget carrier Air Asia 2630.TW, which is a major boost for the planemaker's Canadian manufacturing base.

- The European Commission is considering the suspension of methane emissions penalties during energy supply crises after coming under intense pressure from the U.S. and the fossil fuel industry to dilute rules on leaks of the greenhouse gas.

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