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MIxed signals on acquisition are creating a confused market
It is an old saw that markets crave certainty. The more predictable and stable market dynamics and conditions are, the better. In the government market, however, stability has always been relative. On one hand, the government market is, by…
Impact of acquisitions: Civinity grew by a third over the past 12 months
As at 30 June 2026, the Civinity Group's pro forma revenue base for the last 12 months amounted to EUR 121.3 million. This was 31.4% higher than a year earlier, when the 12-month pro forma revenue base calculated using the same methodology amounted…
M. Night Shyamalan Launches an Earnest New YouTube Channel
In this era of carefully calibrated marketing and image-shaping, it's kind of amazing that M. Night Shyamalan —a blockbuster genre director who could easily spend his downtime doing whatever he wants away from the public eye—has…
Caledonia's Light & Wonder block trade priced at $125 per CDI
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 opposition alliance on brink of collapse after merger talks stall
Japan 's centrist opposition alliance stood on the brink of falling apart on Monday, with sources saying members who joined from the Komeito party just months ago could leave the group. The development follows the collapse of talks on the…
What smart people are saying about Trump's acquisition of Venezuelan oil
Analysts aren't buying the notion that Trump's recent acquisition of millions of barrels of Venezuelan oil will reduce gas prices for American consumers. In a post on Truth Social on Friday, President Donald Trump said the US has secured majority…
Aon: Remaining Cautious Amid USI Acquisition (NYSE:AON)
Aon is reiterated a hold as growth remains sluggish and integration risks loom after the $17B USI acquisition. Q2 organic revenue growth held steady at 5%, with margin expansion and profitability guidance unchanged for 2026. The USI deal…
Fair trade watchdog approves Hanwha's acquisition of additional KAI stakes
Korea's fair trade watchdog on Monday approved Hanwha Group's recent acquisition of additional stakes in Korea Aerospace Industries Ltd. (KAI). The Fair Trade Commission's (FTC) approval came after Hanwha Systems recently purchased a 3.45 percent…
Lilly taps obesity windfall for more M&A. Plus, Elon Musk remarks pull GE Vernova lower
Every weekday, the CNBC Investing Club with Jim Cramer releases the Homestretch — an actionable afternoon update, just in time for the last hour of trading on Wall Street. Stocks are broadly lower to start the week. Within the S & P 500's 11…
End of the road for Sydney's Platypus Asset Management
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.
Reebok Names Hilary Duff Latest Ambassador
Reebok is branching out beyond sports for its newest ambassador. The Authentic Brands Group -owned brand has tapped Hilary Duff as a brand ambassador. The popular singer, actress and entrepreneur will appear in Reebok 's latest campaign…
AT&T: A Bit More Growth Than Expected Due To Acquisitions (NYSE:T)
AT&T (T) is poised for faster growth due to recent bolt-on acquisitions. I remain confident in T's growth and income story. Quarterly free cash flow volatility is less important than a solid, long-term business strategy. AT&T's strategic shift to…
Avoid these potential earnings 'blow-ups', says Wolfe Research
Some of the market's biggest stocks could be vulnerable to earnings disappointments, according to Wolfe Research. The institutional broker expects the stock market will continue to exhibit choppy trading in the face of an uncertain macroeconomic…
The Telephone, Political Entrepreneurship, And Theodore M. Vail
Originally, this article was intended to be an exploration as to how-after a period of initial patent monopoly and an all-too-brief episode of fre er market competition-cronyism reestablished a telephone monopoly that would last for decades. While…
Shareholders probe majority owner's low-ball bid for Canyon Resources
A low-ball bid for ASX-listed bauxite explorer Canyon Resources by its majority owner has prompted questions about the bidder, A2MP's, ties to another major shareholder. Street Talk can reveal shareholders are raising concerns about A2MP's…
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