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Senate Antitrust Chair Mike Lee Warns Netflix-Warner Merger Could Be 'Killer Non-Acquisition'
In a letter to Netflix and Warner Discovery leaders, the Chairman of the Senate Antitrust committee, Sen. Mike Lee (R-UT), has warned that a proposed acquisition of Warner Bros by the tech giant Netflix raises major red flags around competition.
HomeStreet Acquisition Already Paying Dividends For Mechanics Bancorp (NASDAQ:MCHB)
Mechanics Bancorp is upgraded to Buy, reflecting improved post-merger clarity and strong operational performance despite a temporarily elevated valuation. Q4 2025 results were boosted by a $55.1M bargain purchase gain, but core net income still…
The GameStop M&A guessing game: Who will be the target? (GME:NYSE)
Potential targets include Best Buy, Kohl's, Peloton Interactive, Six Flags, Lululemon, Dollar General, Dollar Tree, Burlington Stores, Ross Stores, Five Below, Academy Sports + Outdoors, Big Lots, Build-A-Bear Workshop, MGM Resorts, Barnes & Noble…
Big Food gets leaner with divestitures and breakups as consumers turn away from packaged snacks
Big Food has been selling off underperforming brands or even splitting up, as the industry faces weaker demand for its packaged food. In 2024, nearly half of mergers and acquisitions activity in the consumer products industry came from…
Mediawan's Pierre-Antoine Capton and North Road's Peter Chernin Break Down Their Merger Deal: 'This Isn't Us Cashing Out - It's Us Investing'
In an era defined by consolidation and scale, Mediawan's acquisition of Peter Chernin's North Road Company brings together one of Europe's fastest-growing content groups and one of the most influential producers in Hollywood, creating what Chernin…
Sharad Pawar distances himself from NCP merger decisions
Amid renewed political speculation over a possible reunification of the Nationalist Congress Party (NCP) factions, party founder Sharad Pawar on Saturday distanced himself from recent developments, stating that several decisions being reported were…
Catalyst Watch: Amazon earnings, IPO blitz, gold swings, and the jobs report (SPY:NYSEARCA)
Welcome to Seeking Alpha's Catalyst Watch - a breakdown of some of next week's actionable events that stand out. Read more about the events that may impact stock prices next week. Options and earnings expectations for companies like Amazon…
Ajit-Sharad Pawar's 'Final' NCP Merger Meeting Video Surfaces Ahead Of Sunetra's Oath-Taking | WATCH
Mumbai: A video showing late Maharashtra deputy chief minister Ajit Pawar in discussion with his uncle Sharad Pawar has surfaced on social media, hours before Sunetra Pawar's oath-taking ceremony on Saturday (January 31). Nationalist Congress Party…
Kevin Warsh Has a Tough Job Ahead. It's Not the First Time.
Kevin M. Warsh, then a junior at Stanford University, seemed aware of the brewing ill will. He had just won a contentious election for chair of the student senate after a vote that some members felt was too hasty. Facing anxiety about the process…
Nine Entertainment Co. Holdings Limited (NNMTF) M&A Call Transcript
Nine Entertainment Co. Holdings Limited (NNMTF) M&A Call January 29, 2026 5:30 PM EST Mathew Stanton - CEO, MD & Director Martyn Roberts - Chief Financial Officer Eric Choi - Barrenjoey Markets Pty Limited, Research Division Thomas Beadle - Jarden…
Kraken-Backed SPAC Closes $345M Nasdaq IPO
Kraken-backed KRAKacquisition Corp has completed an upsized $345 million initial public offering, listing its special purpose acquisition company units on Nasdaq to pursue future mergers or acquisitions. According to a Friday announcement, the…
Proposed Settlement Would Force Ice Giants to Divest Across 5 States in $126M Packaged Ice Merger
The Antitrust Division filed a civil antitrust lawsuit today in the U.S. District Court for the District of Columbia to block the proposed transaction. At the same time, the Division filed a proposed settlement that, if approved by the court, would…
Tesla Shares Jump 5% After Musk Reportedly Mulls Merging SpaceX, xAI, Tesla Merger
Tesla shares jumped about 5% on Friday after reports suggested that Elon Musk is considering bringing his companies closer together through a possible merger involving SpaceX, Tesla, and artificial intelligence startup xAI. The news helped reverse…
Amid Sharad Pawar remark on NCP merger, BJP braces for balancing act with Sunetra's entry
3 min read New Delhi Make us preferred source on Google With Nationalist Congress Party (NCP) patriarch Sharad Pawar stating that the merger of the two party factions is likely to “be discontinued', the BJP has chosen to adopt a…
M&S flowers 'look beautiful and last well' in bouquet under £30
For those looking for flowers that feel fresh and pretty without blowing the budget, M&S has it covered. Known for bouquets that look beautiful on arrival and last well at home, the retailer's floral range delivers high-quality bouquets and good…
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