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BP is in talks with investment firm Stonepeak over the sale of its Castrol lubricants unit, according to two people with knowledge of the situation, in what would be a major step in meeting the energy company's $20 billion divestment goal.

Dutch technology investment group Prosus has expressed early-stage interest in potentially bidding for Mobile.de as the owners prepare to sell shares in the German online auto marketplace group, according to three people familiar with the matter.

Sky News-owner Comcast is in talks to buy British broadcaster ITV's media and entertainment unit, Bloomberg News reported on Thursday, citing people with knowledge of the matter.

The private equity owner of Octus is in the early stages of preparing the financial news provider for a sale, three people familiar with the matter said.

RedBird Capital Partners on Friday formally requested approval from the British government to proceed with its proposed acquisition of The Telegraph, according to an internal memo seen by Reuters and confirmed by the U.S.-based investment firm.

Elliott Investment Management is exploring strategic options for its UK-based Ark Data Centres in a possible sale that could fetch more than 3 billion pounds ($4.00 billion), according to two people with knowledge of the matter.

The owner of Global Loan Agency Services (GLAS) is exploring selling its stake in the debt administration services firm, three people familiar with the matter told Reuters, which would be the latest deal in a sector that is attracting billions of pounds from investors.

Blackstone Inc has emerged as the frontrunner to buy energy-focused data provider Enverus for around $6 billion, according to sources familiar with the matter.

Spanish telecom giant Telefonica is in exclusive talks to sell its Mexican business to Beyond ONE, the owner of Virgin Mobile Mexico, three sources with knowledge of the negotiations said.

Wimbledon fans will have eyes only for the tennis this week but for those who run the world’s oldest and most prestigious Grand Slam, the real high-stakes contest will unfold not on their grass, but in London’s Royal Courts of Justice.