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Hollywood mega-merger on the brink as California demands Paramount sell off channels
California Attorney General Rob Bonta is expected to require Paramount to sell select cable channels and ensure its film studio remains distinct from Warner Bros. Discovery before approving the proposed merger, according to a Wall Street Journal…
The Cannabis M&A Wave Is Here. Curaleaf Proved It. Here's Whether Green Thumb Should Ride It -- or Wait to Be Swept Up.
U.S.-based cannabis company Curaleaf Holdings (CURLF +4.06%) said on Aug. 18 it has begun a takeover bid of Canadian cannabis retailer Aurora Cannabis (ACB +3.41%), valuing Aurora at around $260 million. Under the proposal, Aurora shareholders…
The government's $33b green bank bolsters its executive ranks
Sarah Thompson has co-edited Street Talk since 2009, specialising in private equity, investment banking, M&A and equity capital markets stories. Prior to that, she spent 10 years in London as a markets and M&A reporter at Bloomberg and Dow Jones.
Shein's acquisition of American clothing retailer Everlane is under US authorities' review, Bloomberg reports
US authorities are reviewing Shein's acquisition of the American quiet-luxury clothing retailer Everlane after Shein sought approval for the deal, adding regulatory hurdles in one of the Chinese fast-fashion giant's most important markets…
Hugging Face has been fielding M&A interest for a deal worth at least $13 billion
The AI industry's next blockbuster acquisition may not be another model maker. Hugging Face, whose platform helps developers discover, share, and build AI models, has been exploring a sale that could value the company at $13 billion or more. The…
EQT soldiers on at Cleanaway Waste despite big earnings miss
Cleanaway Waste Management's suitor EQT Infrastructure is getting its ducks in a row on the multi-billion financing package required for its $9.4 billion bid, despite the ASX-listed garbo undershooting consensus forecasts at its results last week.
Nasdaq-listed Marex director circles back to Jarden New Zealand
Sarah Thompson has co-edited Street Talk since 2009, specialising in private equity, investment banking, M&A and equity capital markets stories. Prior to that, she spent 10 years in London as a markets and M&A reporter at Bloomberg and Dow Jones.
'Appalling': Mark Ruffalo denies antisemitism charge from Paramount Skydance over merger criticism
Mark Ruffalo is pushing back against Paramount Skydance after the media giant characterized his anti-merger comments as antisemitic. Ruffalo called the accusation “appalling and fundamentally dishonest.” “Criticizing the…
California Seeks Paramount Divestitures in Warner Bros. Merger
California Attorney General Rob Bonta is expected to demand significant concessions from Paramount before approving its proposed $110 billion acquisition of Warner Bros. Discovery, including the sale of certain cable channels and safeguards…
L1 launches $160m placement for gold fund; rights issue to follow
Sarah Thompson has co-edited Street Talk since 2009, specialising in private equity, investment banking, M&A and equity capital markets stories. Prior to that, she spent 10 years in London as a markets and M&A reporter at Bloomberg and Dow Jones.
Canyon Resources to show its hand at bauxite project after low-ball bid
Sarah Thompson has co-edited Street Talk since 2009, specialising in private equity, investment banking, M&A and equity capital markets stories. Prior to that, she spent 10 years in London as a markets and M&A reporter at Bloomberg and Dow Jones.
Japan focus: FFC report, Kirin's latest acquisition, functional beverages and more
Recent developments in Japan's nutraceutical market, including findings from a new report on FFCs, Kirin's latest acquisition, and more…
Pranesh M's Victory At Kanizsa Open Boosts Indian Chess
Indian Grandmaster Pranesh M has clinched the prestigious Kanizsa Open chess title in Hungary, showcasing remarkable talent and securing a significant win for Indian chess on the global stage. Indian Grandmaster Pranesh M won the prestigious…
Indian Grandmaster Pranesh M Wins Kanizsa Open 2026 Chess Championship In Hungary
Indian Grandmaster Pranesh M, a 19-year-old chess prodigy, has triumphed at the Kanizsa Open 2026 in Hungary, showcasing India's rising dominance in global chess tournaments. Indian Grandmaster Pranesh M, aged 19, secured the Group A title at the…
WA's Brownes Dairy up for sale as high-protein boom drives M&A surge
A sale process for Western Australia's oldest milk producer, Brownes Dairy, is expected to draw strong interest from domestic and international suitors as booming demand for high-protein products drives a surge in deals activity in the sector.
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