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Broker M&As slow further in 2026 first quarter
The pace of mergers and acquisitions among insurance agents and brokers fell to the lowest first-quarter level since 2016, according to a report by Optis Partners. There were 148 deals announced in the first quarter of 2026, down 6% from the same…
Meet two JPMorgan tech dealmakers who just made managing director
JPMorgan announced its newest class of managing directors earlier this week, elevating hundreds of employees across divisions to the firm's highest title outside the C-suite. The bank promoted 135 people in its global banking and markets, and two…
Despite WBD Approval Of Paramount Merger, Hollywood Continues Battle
Paramount logo displayed on a laptop screen and Warner Bros logo displayed on a phone screen are seen in this illustration photo taken in Krakow, Poland on February 28, 2026. (Photo by Jakub Porzycki/NurPhoto via Getty Images) Warner Bros.
ING Bank Śląski completes acquisition of Goldman Sachs TFI
ING Bank Śląski completes acquisition of Goldman Sachs TFI ING today announced that ING Bank Śląski has completed the acquisition of the remaining 55% stake in Goldman Sachs TFI, acquiring 100% ownership in the Polish asset…
British furniture brand sold in M&S and John Lewis collapses into administration
A British furniture company whose products were sold by M&S and John Lewis has collapsed into administration. Westbridge Furniture Limited has axed 297 jobs after calling in administrators from Interpath last month. Some employees were kept on to…
M&S chairman blames self-service checkouts for rise in shoplifting
News from The City, market updates plus comment and analysis from our business desk I would like to be emailed about offers, event and updates from Evening Standard. Read our privacy notice. Marks & Spencer chairman Archie Norman has said…
Warner Bros. shareholders 'overwhelmingly' back Paramount's $111bn acquisition
Warner Bros. Discovery (WBD) shareholders have 'overwhelmingly' approved Paramount's $111 billion acquisition. This approval followed a shareholder vote held yesterday (April 23) and remains subject to certification by an independent inspector of…
Is SoundHound AI's Latest Acquisition a Game Changer for the Stock?
SoundHound AI (SOUN +0.64%), a company specializing in voice-enabled artificial intelligence (AI) services, could soon expand both its revenue and reach. It has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire LivePerson (LPSN 0.94%), a company…
'He's Not Done Yet!' - Oil Company Valuations Rise As Scale And Scarcity Drive Consolidation
The Iran conflict has certainly changed short term oil prices, amongst a whole lot of other things, in the past two months. Before that, however, oil prices did not send a particularly strong signal heading into 2026. Futures curves suggested…
Calico IIM Enters the UK Market with the Acquisition of FileStream, a 20-Year ECM Leader
Founded over 20 years ago, FileStream is a well-established name in UK document management. ISO 27001 certified, it serves organisations across higher education, healthcare, maritime and financial services — among them the University of…
Adyen N.V. (ADYEY) M&A Call Transcript
Adyen N.V. (ADYEY) M&A Call April 23, 2026 1:00 PM EDT Isaac Lima - Investor Relations Ingo Uytdehaage - CO-CEO & Member of Management Board Ethan Tandowsky - CFO & Member of the Management Board Andrew Schmidt - KeyBanc Capital Markets Inc.…
Modern' B&M £15 furniture 'adds style' to bedrooms and rivals B&Q
B&M shoppers can 'style up their homes' with a £15 piece of furniture that could be easily mistaken for a pricier version at another high-street store. As part of B&M's latest collection of homeware, the store is selling a storage unit that…
T-Mobile: Deutsche Merger Will Not Happen, I Remain Long (NASDAQ:TMUS)
T-Mobile US remains a long position despite an 8-month underperformance and recent merger rumors with Deutsche Telekom. A potential consolidation with Deutsche Telekom is seen as unlikely and potentially value-destructive due to lack of synergies…
Microsoft's Xbox CEO Asha Sharma announces new vision for Xbox's future, notes interest in acquisitions
Two months after the new Xbox CEO Asha Sharma stepped up as Phil Spencer retired, she's taken some time to reflect on the current state of Microsoft's gaming brand alongside Xbox EVP and chief content officer Matt Booty while also detailing plans…
China's CITIC Securities quarterly profit jumps 55pc on brokerage fees
China's CITIC Securities (6030) reported on Friday a jump of 54.6 percent in first-quarter profit year-on-year, driven by surging brokerage fee income on high trading activity in domestic capital markets. SCROLL TO CONTINUE WITH CONTENT In a stock…
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