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JPMorgan Tells Its M&A Bankers to Do More to Close the Gap With Goldman
JPMorgan Chase & Co. 's leadership has told the firm's investment bankers that they need to work harder to close the gap with rivals including Goldman Sachs Group Inc. on mergers and acquisitions, according to people with knowledge of the matter.
Canix Acquires Trym As Cannabis Industry Consolidation Continues
With M&A accelerating across the sector, Canix's move to acquire Trym highlights how operators are gravitating toward fewer, more powerful systems to run their businesses. Cannabis industry enterprise resource planning (ERP) platform Canix…
Britain's oldest county police force faces merger
Britain's oldest county constabulary could be the first to be merged into a new “super” police force. Government sources said Gloucestershire Constabulary was interested in joining a neighbouring force and “very early…
Trump ally Mike Lee rails against Netflix-Warner Bros. merger
Notably, Lee voiced his objections to the unprecedented Hollywood deal ahead of his subcommittee's Feb. 3 hearing. The hearing is expected to feature testimony from Netflix co-CEO Ted Sarandos and Warner Bros. Chief Strategy Officer Bruce Campbell.
South Africa Plans M&A Rule Changes That Could Ease Red Tape
South Africa plans changes to antitrust rules on reporting mergers that could ease the cost of doing business for some firms. The Department of Trade Industry and Competition proposes raising the lower threshold — or the minimum size at…
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[Press Release] Ipsos strengthens its Audience Measurement expertise in Middle East & North Africa with the acquisition of Seventh Decimal
Ipsos strengthens its Audience Measurement expertise in Middle East & North Africa with the acquisition of Seventh Decimal Paris, 27 January 2026 - Ipsos announces the acquisition of Seventh Decimal, a research technology company specialising in…
NBT Bancorp signals margin stability and expands Western New York presence following Evans merger (NASDAQ:NBTB)
Earnings Call Insights: NBT Bancorp Inc. (NBTB) Q4 2025 President and CEO Scott Kingsley reported that 'our operating performance for the fourth quarter continued to reflect the positive attributes of productive fixed rate asset repricing trends…
IonQ Buys SkyWater: Why This Acquisition Redefines The Quantum Economics (NYSE:IONQ)
IonQ, Inc.'s acquisition of SkyWater Technology, Inc. shifts quantum risk from theoretical feasibility to execution speed, materially improving long-term scalability and roadmap credibility. The $35-per-share deal values SKYT at ~$1.8 billion…
AUB Group Limited (AUBBF) M&A Call Transcript
AUB Group Limited (AUBBF) M&A Call January 26, 2026 7:01 PM EST Michael Patrick Emmett - CEO, MD & Director Tim Lawson - Macquarie Research Julian Braganza - Goldman Sachs Group, Inc., Research Division Andrew Adams - Barrenjoey Markets Pty…
Applied Industrial Technologies projects $10.45-$10.75 EPS for fiscal 2026 while expanding M&A and strengthening margin outlook (NYSE:AIT)
Earnings Call Insights: Applied Industrial Technologies (AIT) Q2 2026 CEO Neil Schrimsher stated that 'we continue to effectively manage through a mixed yet evolving end market backdrop during the second quarter,' with sales and EBITDA margins…
Glencore bribery lawsuits strain Rio Tinto merger talks
Merger talks between Rio Tinto and Glencore have been strained by the problem of how to account for the multi-billion dollar civil penalties that Glencore may be forced to pay if it's successfully sued over historic bribery and corruption claims.
B&M's 'trendy' £6 bedside lamp could rival £35 'elegant' Next set
B&M shoppers can 'illuminate' their space with a 'stylish' £6 lamp. Often visited by high street shoppers seeking affordable homeware, the retailer stocks a range of 'trendy' lamps. One option could be compared to a pricier £35 Next…
Hecla Mining Company (HL) M&A Call Transcript
Hecla Mining Company (HL) M&A Call January 26, 2026 4:30 PM EST Patrick Downey - President, CEO & Director Jeremy Hoy - Canaccord Genuity Corp., Research Division Ladies and gentlemen, thank you for standing by. Hello, and welcome to Orezone…
Private capital boom positions Singapore as M&A hub for complex deals
SINGAPORE – A growing wave of private capital is fuelling mergers and acquisitions (M&A) across South-east Asia, with Singapore emerging as a regional hub for increasingly complex cross-border deals, experts said. Large family offices of the…
I tried M&S' new basics range and only 2 items were worth the extra money
Marks & Spencer has recently expanded its minimally processed 'Only... ingredients' collection, launching 12 products spanning sausages, chipolatas, burgers, meatballs, yoghurts, porridge and condiments. These mark the first meat products in the…
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