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MUFG to Partner With BlackRock to Raise Overseas Funds for Japan M&A
Mitsubishi UFJ Financial Group (MUFG) will partner with BlackRock and a Morgan Stanley asset management unit to create a mechanism to raise funds from overseas institutional investors for mergers and
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JPMorgan Hires Bank of America's David Fishman to Lead North America Tech M&A
JPMorgan Chase & Co. (JPM) is hiring veteran dealmaker David Fishman from Bank of America Corporation (BAC) to lead its North America technology mergers and acquisitions, according to an internal memo
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Paramount Skydance's acquisition of Warner Bros. Discovery (WBD) has stalled due to an antitrust lawsuit, with initial settlement negotiations breaking down.
The Paramount Skydance acquisition of Warner Bros. Discovery (WBD) is currently stalled due to a series of state antitrust lawsuits led by California Attorney General Rob Bonta. Earlier this week, pre
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Paramount and Warner Bros. Discovery's (WBD) proposed $110 billion merger has been delayed until June 2027 due to an antitrust lawsuit filed by state attorneys general, which is expected to bring a chill to M&A in the media industry.
The transaction had previously received approval from global regulators, including the U.S. Department of Justice's antitrust division. Industry insiders point out that increasingly stringent scrutiny
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U.S. buyers are acquiring European asset managers at the fastest pace in decades.
This comes as European fund groups face headwinds, and as companies globally race to expand their scale and global reach through M&A.
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Colombia's state-controlled oil company Ecopetrol completes $1.2 billion acquisition of a controlling 51% stake in Brazil's Brava Energia
Ecopetrol's acquisition of a controlling 51% stake in Brava Energia significantly expands its position in one of Latin America's most important oil-producing markets and marks a major step in its stra
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Bank of America: AI Boom Is Increasingly Driving Foreign-Exchange Market Through Tech M&A Inflows
Bank of America's global rates and currencies team reported that a rising share of G10 economies' M&A inflows are concentrated in tech, aligning with countries expected to benefit from structural AI t
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Crypto M&A Reached a Record $9.66 Billion in H1 2026, But Deal Count Fell 25% to 87
Crypto M&A Reached a Record $9.66 Billion in H1 2026, But Deal Count Fell 25% to 87
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Private-Equity Firms Turn to IPO Market for Exits
More private-equity firms are taking companies public, as sluggish dealmaking has made it hard to find buyers.
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A Wall Street Journal commentary noted that AstraZeneca shares are good value, whether a deal happens or not.
The Wall Street Journal commented that while the logic behind pharmaceutical giants' mergers and acquisitions is debatable, AstraZeneca's own performance record is not, considering its stock a bargain
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Analysis points to escalating rumors of a Tesla and SpaceX merger, with Musk previously mentioning the two companies "overlapping more and more."
An analysis published by Yahoo Finance indicates that rumors of a merger between Tesla and SpaceX (Space Exploration Technologies) are heating up, although there has been no official announcement yet.
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US stock futures edge higher: Dow E-minis up 0.63%, S&P 500 E-minis up 0.49%, Nasdaq 100 E-minis up 0.53% amid Mideast deal hopes and healthcare M&A talks
U.S. stock index futures rose on Monday, August 3rd, with Dow E-minis up 0.63%, S&P 500 E-minis up 0.49%, and Nasdaq 100 E-minis up 0.53% as of 5:29 a.m. ET. This uplift was driven by signs of de-esca
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AstraZeneca and Bristol-Myers Squibb are in merger talks; if the deal goes through, it would create a pharmaceutical giant with a market capitalization of nearly $400 billion.
According to the British *Financial Times*, British pharmaceutical giant AstraZeneca and U.S. pharmaceutical company Bristol-Myers Squibb are engaged in advanced merger talks. If the deal is finalized
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ARK analyst says crypto is entering its biggest consolidation phase in history
ARK Invest analyst Lorenzo Valente states that revenue is becoming increasingly concentrated among a handful of crypto protocols, which he believes is setting the stage for more mergers, acquisitions,
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Sazerac's $32-per-share bid to acquire Brown-Forman was rejected by the Brown family
Distiller Sazerac’s all-cash acquisition offer of $32 per share for Brown-Forman Corporation (NYSE:BF-B) has been rejected by the Brown family. The Brown family holds more than 50% of Brown-Forman’s C
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PayPal CEO Declines Comment on M&A Speculation
PayPal CEO stated that the company does not comment on market speculation regarding reported merger and acquisition (M&A) interest.
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After Securing a $150 Million Investment from Ripple, LMAX Explores a Sale, SPAC Merger, or IPO
Svmuu News: The institutional trading platform LMAX is working with advisors Morgan Stanley and KBW, an investment banking arm of Stifel, to evaluate strategic alternatives. Sources familiar with the
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Keyrock Completes Acquisition of BlockFills' Institutional Trading and Brokerage Business
Svmuu News: Keyrock, a crypto infrastructure and capital markets firm, has completed its acquisition of BlockFills’ institutional trading and brokerage business. The transaction brings BlockFills’ tra
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Polygon Labs' acquisition of Coinme is in its final stages, and layoffs have begun simultaneously
Svmuu News: Marc Boiron, CEO of Polygon Labs, announced in a post that the company’s acquisition of the compliant payment service provider Coinme has entered its final stages. Upon completion of the t
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MoonPay Acquires Glide, a YC Accelerator Project
Svmuu News: Crypto payment platform MoonPay has announced the acquisition of Glide, a Y Combinator-backed crypto deposit infrastructure startup. The two companies have completed an all-stock transacti
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CoreWeave Plans to Issue $2.6 Billion in Term Debt to Fund M&A
Svmuu News: According to market reports, CoreWeave plans to issue $2.6 billion in term debt financing for mergers and acquisitions, with a conference call scheduled for July 20.
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Bernstein: Kalshi and Polymarket May Become M&A Targets
Svmuu News: Bernstein reports that vertically integrated prediction market platforms are driving an increase in M&A activity among sports betting companies, exchanges, and consumer finance firms. The
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Rocket Lab announced the acquisition of satellite service provider Iridium Communications; RKLB shares surged 12% in premarket trading.
Svmuu News: Commercial space company Rocket Lab (RKLB) officially announced that it has acquired all outstanding common shares of Iridium Communications, a publicly traded satellite service provider l
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Cantor Equity Partners I Postpones Shareholder Vote on Merger with Bitcoin Standard Treasury
Svmuu News: Cantor Equity Partners I announced that it has postponed the shareholder vote on its proposed merger with the Bitcoin Standard Treasury Company, led by Adam Back; the vote is now expected
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Monte Paschi investors rejected the €25 billion acquisition plan for Banco BPM, which is positive for Intesa Sanpaolo.
Investors in Banca Monte dei Paschi di Siena SpA rejected a €25 billion (approximately $27.9 billion) plan to acquire Banco BPM SpA. This move represents a significant setback for Monte Paschi CEO Lui
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CIMB Group's planned sale of its Philippine business has attracted interest from local rivals, including Bank of the Philippine Islands and Metropolitan Bank & Trust Co., according to people with knowledge of the matter.
CIMB Group's planned sale of its Philippine business has attracted interest from local rivals, including Bank of the Philippine Islands and Metropolitan Bank & Trust Co., according to people with know
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CICC announced its plan for profit distribution in mid-2026, with a proposed cash dividend of RMB 0.26 per share (tax inclusive)
CICC announced its plan for profit distribution in mid-2026, with a proposed cash dividend of RMB 0.26 per share (tax inclusive). This distribution, calculated based on a total share capital of 7.931
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According to the Financial Times, U.S. healthcare provider Bon Secours Mercy Health is in advanced talks to acquire a majority stake in Surgery Partners for approximately $6 billion, valuing the latter at around $20 per share.
According to the Financial Times, U.S. healthcare provider Bon Secours Mercy Health is in advanced talks to acquire a majority stake in Surgery Partners for approximately $6 billion, valuing the latte
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Biotech stocks are surging, driven by clinical wins, M&A and new drug technologies
Biotech stocks are rallying, with the iShares Biotechnology ETF (IBB) up 24% year-to-date and Moderna surging 587%. Analysts attribute the boom to clinical trial successes, increased M&A activity, and
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Instacart is reportedly seeking a sale, with its stock surging over 9%! DoorDash is among the potential buyers, while Uber has withdrawn.
Instacart, the grocery delivery company, is reportedly evaluating sale options and has held preliminary talks with potential buyers, including Uber and DoorDash, according to Bloomberg and The Informa
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China's Zijin Mining reported a 25.97% year-on-year increase in net profit attributable to shareholders for Q3, with a 51.93% rise for the first three quarters, primarily driven by higher prices for metals such as gold and copper.
Chinese mining giant Zijin Mining disclosed its Q3 2026 report on Friday, with net profit attributable to shareholders reaching 18.356 billion yuan in the third quarter, a year-on-year increase of 25.
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Merger talks between UK medical technology company Smith & Nephew and Johnson & Johnson's orthopedic division have broken down due to a dispute over leadership, with Smith & Nephew refusing to have the combined business led by a former J&J CEO.
Merger talks between UK medical technology company Smith & Nephew and Johnson & Johnson's orthopedic division have broken down due to a dispute over leadership, with Smith & Nephew refusing to have th
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Warburg Pincus is said to consider sale of Chinese car park firm Sunsea Parking Industry Group
Warburg Pincus is said to consider sale of Chinese car park firm Sunsea Parking Industry Group
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Australia's pension fund IFM Investors has acquired a 64% stake in Associated British Ports, valuing the company at £10 billion, making it one of the largest deals in the UK this year.
Australia's pension fund IFM Investors has acquired a 64% stake in Associated British Ports, valuing the company at £10 billion, making it one of the largest deals in the UK this year.
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Netflix (NFLX) to report Q3 earnings, investors eye ad business and M&A outlook
Netflix is scheduled to report its third-quarter earnings after market close on Tuesday. Investors will be closely watching for updates on the company's ad-supported business, engagement metrics, and
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Prudential Financial, Inc. has reached a definitive agreement to sell its Brazil and Mexico businesses to CNP Assurances for $4 billion in cash.
Prudential Financial, Inc. has reached a definitive agreement to sell its Brazil and Mexico businesses to CNP Assurances for $4 billion in cash.
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SoftBank is reportedly considering an acquisition of Allied Universal, the largest security company in the United States, in a deal that could be valued at up to $30 billion.
SoftBank Group Corp. is conducting preliminary studies on a potential acquisition of Allied Universal, the largest security services company in the United States, Bloomberg reported, citing people fam
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Morgan Stanley to report Q3 earnings Wednesday, expected to benefit from robust investment banking and equities trading revenue
Analysts will also focus on CEO Ted Pick's outlook for mergers and IPOs for the rest of the year.
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Activist investor Ancora is pushing UK-listed Big Yellow Group to explore a sale
Activist investor Ancora Holdings Group has built a stake in UK-listed Big Yellow Group Plc and is pushing the self-storage company to explore a sale, according to a presentation reviewed by Bloomberg
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Japan M&A deals hit all-time high through September, with foreign buyers driving a 20% increase in inbound transactions
Japan M&A deals hit all-time high through September, with foreign buyers driving a 20% increase in inbound transactions
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Kobe Steel, Japan, is considering M&A in India and other regions to boost gas compressor production.
A senior executive at Kobe Steel, Japan, stated that the company is considering mergers and acquisitions in overseas markets, including India, to boost gas compressor production. This move aims to add
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Global Banks Bolster Debt Teams in Japan Amid M&A and AI Capital-Driven Bond Issor Boom
Global financial institutions are expanding their debt capital markets teams in Japan, hiring bankers and relocating staff to capitalize on a financing boom driven by M&A, acquisitions, and artificial
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Skydance co-CEO interviewed by CNBC after completing acquisition of Warner Bros. Discovery
Skydance co-CEOs David Ellison and Ynon Kreiz were interviewed by CNBC on Thursday, following the official completion of Paramount's acquisition of Warner Bros. Discovery (WBD). The combined company w
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Bloomberg: Paramount's $110 billion debt deal offers few safeguards to investors
Bond investors backing David Ellison’s audacious $110 billion takeover of Paramount are lending tens of billions of dollars while forgoing many of the legal safeguards typical in debt-laden buyouts.
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Paramount-Warner Bros Discovery merger raises press freedom concerns over chairman's family ties to Trump and Israel
Paramount Skydance has completed its $110 billion takeover of Warner Bros Discovery, bringing CNN and CBS News under the same corporate ownership. Critics, including Senator Elizabeth Warren and the F
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Canada's Weston family has agreed to acquire UK pharmacy chain Boots for $8.9 billion.
Canada's billionaire Weston family, through their Wittington Investments company, has agreed to acquire British health retailer Boots for $8.9 billion (including debt) from Sycamore Partners and the P
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Wall Street Profits Surge 51% to $45.9 Billion in H1 2026, Exceeding Full-Year Forecast, Driven by AI Boom and M&A Activity
Wall Street profits surged 51% year-over-year to $45.9 billion in the first half of 2026, according to New York State Comptroller Thomas DiNapoli. This figure already surpasses New York City’s $45.3 b
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Schneider Electric's $22.6 billion acquisition of PTC marks the largest M&A deal in the company's history, sending its stock plummeting nearly 10%.
French industrial giant Schneider Electric announced an all-cash acquisition of U.S. industrial software company PTC Inc. for approximately $22.6 billion (including assumed net debt, the total transac
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