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SpaceX And Tesla Q3, And Why Some Mergers Are Not Made In Heaven (NASDAQ:SPCX)
Space Exploration Technologies Corp., aka SpaceX, delivered a 161% revenue beat in Q3 2026, with SI segment profitability driving a Strong Buy thesis. SPCX's SI segment, boosted by the Cursor acquisition, is rapidly scaling compute capacity and now…
Daily Briefing: Weil Loses Senior Lawyers as It Explores Merger
Welcome to WSJ Pro Bankruptcy's Daily Briefing. Weil Gotshal & Manges is losing more senior lawyers, including two management committee members, as the firm explores a merger to secure its future following a string of high-profile partner…
With earnings in rearview mirror, SpaceX-Tesla merger chatter takes center stage
Elon Musk ensured that talk of a SpaceX-Tesla merger would dominate the conversation by calling it a 'good idea' on an earnings call. Such a tie-up would be cheered by Musk fans, but the companies face a long road of negotiations, shareholder votes…
Clothes 'dry faster' indoors with new B&M 6p-per-hour gadget
B&M is selling a gadget that can help people dry their clothes indoors quickly, cutting down the risk of damp and mould this winter. The Addis Heated Fold-Out Clothes Airer is on offer in B&M stores for £40. The 230W unit costs Describing it…
This Was Entirely Predictable' - BioWare's Future Was in Jeopardy Well before EA's $55 Billion Acquisition, Analysts Say
Games industry analysts told IGN that BioWare was likely doomed well before EA's $55 billion acquisition, explaining that games like Mass Effect are now considered “prestige projects” for the company, and it's unlikely the sci-fi…
Elon Musk Reportedly Invests $1 Billion Into Skydance After WBD Merger
The Skydance merger saga is getting a brand new storyline, courtesy of Elon Musk. According to multiple reports, Elon Musk has invested around $1 billion into Skydance, the company formed after the Paramount and Warner Bros. Discovery merger closed…
Salesforce, Inc. (CRM) M&A Call Transcript
Salesforce, Inc. (CRM) M&A Call October 20, 2026 8:30 AM EDT Mark Murphy - Executive Vice President of Global Investor Relations Patrick Stokes - President of Applications and Marketing William Magnuson - Co-Founder, Chairman, President & CEO Robin…
Xponential Fitness: Potential Acquisition Could Drive Share Price Higher (NYSE:XPOF)
I rate Xponential Fitness a 'Hold', as operational weakness is offset by high short interest and potential acquisition catalysts. XPOF faces declining same-store sales, negative EBITDA growth, and worsening liquidity metrics, with 2Q26 revenue down…
M&T Bank Corp. stock outperforms competitors on strong trading day
Shares of M&T Bank Corp. MTB rallied 1.51% to $222.83 Thursday, on what proved to be an all-around mixed trading session for the stock market, with the Dow Jones Industrial Average DJIA rising 0.02% to 52,867.98 and the S&P 500 Index SPX falling…
Musk Cites Potential Collaboration in Tesla-SpaceX Merger Talks
Tesla and SpaceX are weighing a possible merger that could bring together work in AI, chip design, robotics and connectivity, CEO Elon Musk said Tuesday, Oct. 20, as independent directors assess whether to pursue a deal. On a SpaceX earnings call…
Weil's Merger With Willkie Is Dead, But Its Partner Exodus Is Very Much Alive
Weil Gotshal & Manges and Willkie Farr & Gallagher have ended their merger discussions, according to Bloomberg Law. The talks were called off Thursday night, after the two firms had gotten far enough along to sign a non-disclosure agreement.
Exclusive | Weil Gotshal Bleeds More Top Lawyers as It Holds Merger Talks
As Weil, Gotshal & Manges edges toward a merger with a rival, more top lawyers are heading for the exits, intensifying pressure on the beleaguered law firm to secure its future. Among the people leaving are two members of Weil's management…
NHL World Reacts to Devils' Nearing Connor Hellebuyck Acquisition
The New Jersey Devils appear to be on the verge of acquiring goaltender Connor Hellebuyck. After weeks of league-wide speculation, New Jersey didn't rank as a top destination, hence the surprise on social media. As we await an official…
Tesla Missed Profit Targets In Q3, But A SpaceX Merger Will Surely Help That
Good morning! It's Friday, October 23, 2026, and this is The Morning Shift, your daily roundup of the top automotive headlines from around the world, in one place. This is where you'll find the most important stories that are shaping the way…
Röko signals comfort up to 3x leverage as acquisition pace lifts Q3 adjusted EBITDA 57% (OTCMKTS:ROKOF)
Earnings Call Insights: Röko AB (ROKOF) Q3 2026 'The good pace on acquisitions since end of last year continued in the third quarter and attributing to the year-to-date growth in adjusted EBITDA of 30% together with organic growth.' (CEO &…
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