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The Disney protests were a wake-up call about the risks of streaming mergers
There was a call to boycott Disney last fall. The owner of the ABC network had taken Jimmy Kimmel Live! off the air over comments Kimmel made about responses to Charlie Kirk's murder, sending free speech proponents into a frenzy. Those free speech…
Lawmakers press regulators to reject AES acquisition
A bipartisan group of lawmakers urged federal regulators to block the multibillion-dollar sale of power company AES, warning the deal could raise electricity costs for utility customers to benefit data centers. In a Sept. 28 letter to Federal…
Brixmor's Acquisition Of Slate Grocery: Opportunity And Merits (NYSE:BRX)
Brixmor Property Group (BRX) is acquiring Slate Grocery REIT (SRRTF) for $13 per share, representing 71% upside to the $7.60 close on Friday, 9/25/26. This article will discuss the merger terms, merit, and ongoing arbitrage. It is a somewhat…
Orion Corporation completed share acquisitions
STOCK EXCHANGE RELEASE – OTHER INFORMATION DISCLOSED ACCORDING TO THE RULES OF THE EXCHANGE Orion Corporation completed share acquisitions The share acquisitions announced by Orion Corporation on 27 August 2026 have been completed. The…
Personalis: The Wrong Side Of The Merger (NASDAQ:PSNL)
I rate Personalis a Sell at the current share price of $16.57, as the stock already trades above the $16.25 acquisition consideration. I expect the transaction to close but see limited upside for PSNL shareholders under the current deal structure…
Clio just made an acquisition to deepen its push into the courts
While Harvey and Legora fight for Big Law's business, Clio, an older legal tech company, is making a quieter bet on a corner of the market those upstarts have barely touched: the courts. Clio, last valued at $5 billion, has acquired Learned Hand, a…
Orion Corporation: Acquisition of own shares during week 40, 2026
STOCK EXCHANGE RELEASE – CHANGES IN COMPANY'S OWN SHARES Orion Corporation: Acquisition of own shares during week 40, 2026 The share buybacks form part of the share buyback programme that Orion Corporation announced on 27 August 2026. The…
$67 billion NextEra-Dominion merger could raise U.S. electricity prices, lawmakers say
Democratic lawmakers are warning that the proposed $67 billion merger between NextEra Energy and Dominion Energy could reduce competition and raise electricity prices for consumers. In a letter to the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) on…
Elliott Wins $113 Million From South Korea Over Samsung Merger
Elliott Investment Management said an international tribunal reinstated an award against South Korea over the controversial 2015 merger of two Samsung Group companies, granting the activist hedge fund about $113 million including additional costs.
Paramount Names Kreiz Co-CEO With Warner Bros. Acquisition Near
Paramount Skydance Corp. 's David Ellison named former Mattel Inc. chief Ynon Kreiz to the new position of co-CEO, bringing in an established media executive and corporate leader as he looks to create a new entertainment giant with the $110 billion…
XRP Rises as Evernorth Merger Vote Clears Key Nasdaq Hurdle
XRP gained on September 30 after shareholders approved the proposed merger between Ripple-backed Evernorth and Armada Acquisition Corp. II, removing a major hurdle in the XRP treasury company's planned Nasdaq debut. XRP rose about 1.89% to $1.51 at…
People are snapping up £30 B&M mirror due to trendy detail
Charming décor is hugely popular right now – think pastel shades, plush faux-fur rugs, and those little touches of luxury that bring a bit of glamour into your space. Plus, adding a touch of whimsy can be really fun. But sometimes…
AI is changing how buyers assess risk in tech deals
When companies buy software businesses, financial statements can sometimes tell only part of the story. Sure, you've got the revenues, margins and liabilities, but what of the technology itself? Software due diligence has long been part of tech…
AirJoule: Exciting Science, Decent Acquisition, But No Revenue Yet (NASDAQ:AIRJ)
The author is a director at a small Boston-based software company where he oversees India operations across HR, finance, and business development. His broader professional background spans entrepreneurship, operations, and management across…
Judge approves Paramount's settlement with states over Warner buyout, allowing merger to soon close
CHICAGO -- A federal judge has granted Paramount's settlement agreement with 12 states that sued over the company's takeover of Warner Bros. Discovery, allowing the companies to soon close their $81 billion mega merger. In a Wednesday order, U.S.
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