Ticketplus Strengthens LATAM Growth Strategy with Former CorpBanca CEO Fernando Massú as Lead Strategic Advisor

Ticketplus Ltd. (TP) priced its Nasdaq IPO at $8 per share, raising about $15 million by selling 1.875 million shares, according to the IPO pricing details. The offering is led by Roth Capital Partners with Bancroft Capital and MDB Capital, marking the company’s Nasdaq debut.

Ticketplus Ltd. priced its IPO of 1,875,000 ordinary shares at $8.00 each on NYSE American, according to the company. The deal is expected to raise about $15 million in gross proceeds, with a 45-day option for up to 281,250 additional shares. Shares are set to trade under ticker TP on Aug. 7, 2026.

Air France-KLM and Lufthansa Group submitted binding bids to buy 44.9% to 49.9% of TAP Air Portugal from Portugal’s state holding Parpública, without disclosing bid values. Both said they would preserve Lisbon as a hub and expand connectivity, including transatlantic routes. Air France-KLM cited MRO investment plans supported by Delta Air Lines; Lufthansa said TAP is already in Star Alliance and Lisbon would focus on South America.

BHP Group reported a 19% drop in Q1 copper production to 400,700 metric tons due to lower grades, maintenance, and disruptions. Iron ore production rose to 66.5 million metric tons. Copper prices surged 53% YoY to $7.01 per pound, while iron ore prices fell 9% to $76.27 per wet metric ton. BHP maintained its fiscal 2027 production forecasts.

BlackRock filed with the SEC to launch a downside-protected Bitcoin ETF, building on its existing iShares Bitcoin Trust (IBIT). The new fund aims to cap upside gains while offering partial downside protection. IBIT, launched in January 2024, has over $65 billion in assets under management. BlackRock has also introduced a Bitcoin income ETF. According to Bloomberg Intelligence, this is BlackRock's third Bitcoin ETF-related application.

3M (MMM) shares rose 5.4% after announcing an expanded deal with Amazon (AMZN) to supply optical connectivity and data center products. The agreement includes warrants for Amazon to buy up to 3.16 million 3M shares. 3M also plans to collaborate with and invest in Genius Electronic Optical. 3M offers a 1.93% dividend yield, a 52% payout ratio, and a GF Score of 73, indicating balanced financial health but growth challenges.