Apple Finds $40M Gold, Acquisition of Carrefour Roumanie Approved | June 23, 2026

Executive Summary

Today, Apple made headlines not only for discovering $40 million worth of gold embedded in old devices but also for closing its first unionized store in the U.S., indicating a significant shift in labor relations. In the startup landscape, the acquisition of Carrefour Romania by Pavăl Holding underscores ongoing consolidation trends in retail, while Easyjet grapples with strategic setbacks in the air transport sector. Additionally, Lmdv Capital is reassessing its organizational structure, signaling changes ahead that could impact investment strategies.

Startups — 7 articles

The acquisition of Carrefour Romania highlights a trend towards consolidation in retail, while Easyjet's struggles showcase the challenges faced by companies in the competitive air transport industry.

• The strategic issues of the majority acquisition of Global Gypse — Echorouk (DZ)
• Apple: Hardware Price Hikes May Drive Frontloading, Then Cool-Off (Downgrade) — Seeking Alpha (US)
• Air transport: Why the British company Easyjet has fallen prey — Tribune de Geneve (CH)
• Le Conseil de la Concurrence a autorisé le rachat de Carrefour Roumanie par Pavăl Holding, propriétaire de Dedeman — Digi24 (RO)
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Markets — 7 articles

Apple's unexpected discovery of hidden gold points to the circles of value within tech waste, while global geopolitical dynamics are shaping oil market stability, particularly for Russia and its need for imports.

• Apple's millionaire find: they found $40,000,000 in gold hidden inside iPhones and old computers — Ambito.com (AR)
• Ghana to host Africa Monologue Challenge Season 3 as event celebrates continental creative integration — Joy (GH)
• La pénurie de pétrole déstabilise la Russie: Moscou envisage d’en importer pour éviter des troubles — 7sur7 (BE)
• UK, Nigeria sign pact against terrorism financing, cyber threats — Daily Trust (NG)
• Rare diseases: later diagnoses for women, the Women in Rare White Paper — Quotidiano Net (IT)

Business — 7 articles

The strengthening of regulatory ties between Nigeria and Ghana reflects a growing trend of regional collaboration aimed at enhancing economic resilience and security in West Africa.

• Lmdv Capital étudie la réorganisation, nouveau rôle pour Marco Talarico — Quotidiano Net (IT)
• Commande publique : Un « Business Outreach » pour lever les barrières entre la Banque mondiale et le secteur privé guinéen — Vision Guinée (GN)
• Nigeria, Ghana Insurance Regulators Strengthen Ties To Boost Regional Economic Growth — Ghana MMA (GH)
• Apple's millionaire find: they found $40,000,000 in gold hidden inside iPhones and old computers — Ambito.com (AR)
• Apple Just Closed Its First Unionized U.S. Store — Business Day (ZA)