Novartis gets FDA approval. Novartis will be able to market its oral treatment for multiple sclerosis Mayzent (siponimod), presented as the successor to Gilenya (fingolimod) in the US. On Wednesday, the Swiss-based pharmaceutical giant announced that it had received the green light from the Food and Drug Administration for this purpose. According to Novartis, this treatment is the first of its kind to delay the progression of secondary progressive multiple sclerosis (MSMS).

Google partners with Cuba. Google is about to announce a deal with Cuba on improving connectivity, according to Reuters. Since Barack Obama, U.S. telecommunications companies are allowed to provide services to Cuba, such as setting up fiber-optic cable.

Renault Nissan Mitsubishi Fiat Chrysler. According to the Financial Times, Renault wants to resume discussions on a merger with Nissan within a year and is considering external growth, perhaps through acquiring Fiat Chrysler. The British daily learned that Carlos Ghosn has already discussed with FCA two or three years ago, but the French government has put a stop to it. In addition, the committee mandated by Nissan to update governance recommends that the position of Chairman of the Board be eliminated.

America for Genfit. Genfit raised $135.1 million by entering the Nasdaq and simultaneously completing a private placement, at $20.32 per ADS and EUR 18 per share. The dilution represents approximately 18%, and could reach up to 20% if the over-allotment option is exercised. The settlement and delivery of the two operations will take place on March 29.

Smart 50% Chinese? Daimler is close to selling 50 % of Smart to the Chinese Geely, according to the Financial Times, the day after confirmation of an ongoing review of the subsidiary specializing in small vehicles. The German manufacturer could take advantage of the Shanghai Motor Show in April to make the news official.

The scandal is an oil stain. An internal Swedbank report concludes that there have been major breaches of money laundering obligations, according to Swedish SVT television. In particular, the institution allegedly accepted customers with a high risk of money laundering and did not report transactions that appeared suspicious.

Let's eat. Lufthansa is expecting offers to take over its catering division, LSG, in early April, according to Reuters. The Austrian Do&Co and the Swiss Gategroup are allegedly in the ranks.

New round. A U.S. commercial court has issued a non-binding judgment, at Qualcomm's request, prohibiting the import of certain Apple iPhones into the United States, a position that will be considered by the U.S. International Trade Committee. In a second part of the case, it was the apple brand that won against its rival. These cases are endless and generally end with financial transactions whose terms are kept secret.

In other news. Centene wants to buy WellCare Health Plans for $15.3 billion. Dow Inc. will replace DowDuPont in the Dow Jones on April 2, after the group's decision to split into three. On the same date, the company will replace Brighthouse Financial in the S&P500. General Electric Capital agrees to pay $49 million to two funds to end its involvement in the Petters Ponzi scheme. Ford will stop producing passenger cars in Russia.