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GSR V Acquisition Corp. Files for $200M IPO
GSR V Acquisition, a blank-check company, filed for a $200 million initial public offering. The company said it plans to focus its search for an initial business combination on high-potential businesses based in the U.S. The company said its…
B&M European Value Retail falls Wednesday, underperforms market
Shares of B&M European Value Retail S.A. BME slipped 5.75% to £1.64 Wednesday, on what proved to be an all-around rough trading session for the stock market, with the FTSE 100 Index UKX falling 1.16% to 10,213.11. B&M European Value Retail…
Allshores: merger has boosted profitability
Earnings improvement: Allshores posted $62.4 million in underlying earnings from operations (File photograph by Akil Simmons) Allshores recorded underlying earnings from operations of $62.4 million for 2025 — the insurer's first financial…
Watch Pernod Ricard and Jack Daniel's Maker End Merger Discussions
Pernod Ricard and Jack Daniel's Maker End Merger Discussions Bloomberg's Michelle Davis joins Dani Burger on 'Bloomberg Deals.' Jack Daniel's owner Brown-Forman and Jameson whiskey maker Pernod Ricard SA terminated their merger talks, marking an…
Pentagon unveils latest acquisition crusade
The Pentagon's top acquisition official is fed up with how long it takes the military to develop vehicles, weapons and equipment. He wants to improve efficiency, yank out bureaucracy, build up the military's acquisition workforce and make it easier…
War, Fuel Prices Seen Steering Travel Industry Toward M&A
War in Iran and higher oil prices can be expected to keep tourists closer to home, disrupting the travel and hospitality industry and potentially spurring dealmaking. “I think if you're looking today you can't avoid geopolitical risk and the…
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Adobe completes Semrush acquisition to expand CX tools
Adobe has completed its acquisition of Semrush, expanding its capabilities in search, brand visibility and customer experience tools. The integration brings Semrush's search and discoverability tools into Adobe's customer experience stack…
Guggenheim Raises PT on Eli Lilly (LLY) Amid Several Acquisition Deals
Backed by one-year EPS and revenue growth estimates of 21.72% and 16.23%, respectively, Eli Lilly and Company (NYSE: LLY) ranks among the best growth stocks to buy and hold in 2026. As of April 23, 2026, a majority of analysts covering the stock…
Shell Consolidates Its Upstream & LNG Position With Arc Resources Acquisition (NYSE:SHEL)
Shell (SHEL) is acquiring ARC Resources (AETUF) to strengthen its upstream output & reserves and improve its global LNG position, echoing its transformative BG merger. I see the ARC deal as a well-timed, value-accretive move, offering ARC…
BAE, EADS confirm merger talks
European Aeronautic, Defence & Space Co.(EADS) and BAE Systems leaders have confirmed they are hammering out a merger deal that could link two of the Europe's largest civilian and military aerospace companies. The agreement under discussion would…
B&M's 'magical' £8 garden buy creates 'soothing' sounds and glows
With the weather warming up and sunny skies taking over, plenty of people will be keen to make the most of the balmy conditions by spending time in their gardens. For anyone hoping to add 'soothing' ambience to their outdoor spaces by day and at…
IFM's $7b Project Canal bid has Jarden soaring up dealmaking table
IFM Investors' $6.9 billion tilt at Atlas Arteria could take upstart investment bank Jarden up the dealmaking rankings, putting the firm among the top five for the value of mergers and acquisitions this year. Codenamed Project Canal, the takeover…
Shyu: Army acquisition's pivot to the Pacific
Army leadership has a struggle ahead in explaining how America's land service fits into the new defense strategy and the Pacific pivot that it outlines. The Army's acquisitions chief said Monday the pivot will shape the service's acquisition…
NOG outlines $10B M&A pipeline while keeping 2026 guidance unchanged (NYSE:NOG)
Management says the effect is still uncertain and may be seen in upcoming activity; the impact is a key variable for 2026 planning. Drivers include record production, a high rate of acquisitions, expanding M&A opportunities, improved capital…
Morgan Stanley Maintains Equal Weight Rating on J. M. Smucker (SJM)
The J. M. Smucker Company (NYSE:SJM) is one of the On April 23, 2026, Morgan Stanley lowered its price target on The J. M. Smucker Company (NYSE:SJM) to $104 from $118 and maintained an Equal Weight rating. The firm said it is adjusting estimates…
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