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forbes.com - Megan Poinski - The Secret To Successful M&A: 'Be Clear On What You're Buying'
The Secret To Successful M&A: 'Be Clear On What You're Buying'
Forbes

It's been a wild year, and it's still only January. The economic, geopolitical, technological and social challenges of 2025 have already accelerated into 2026—and the extreme winter weather impacting thousands of businesses this week is just…

bloomberg.com - Joel Leon - Merger Arbs See Wide-Open Deal Window With Biotech Top of List
Merger Arbs See Wide-Open Deal Window With Biotech Top of List
Bloomberg

Merger arbitrage investors — fresh off a boom year for dealmaking — expect no let-up in the trend, with biotechnology firms seen as leading the pack among potential takeover candidates in the first quarter. Companies worldwide struck…

thestar.com.my - GERALDINE TONG - Uncertainty at the heart of land acquisition
Uncertainty at the heart of land acquisition
The Star Online

IN Malaysia, land acquisition law is supposed to be clear, fast and predictable. Instead, landowners and lawyers are often left navigating conflicting court decisions that make it difficult to know when, or even whether, a case is worth pursuing at…

seekingalpha.com - Petri Dish Reports - Merck Walks Away: What The Failed Acquisition Means For Revolution Medicines
Merck Walks Away: What The Failed Acquisition Means For Revolution Medicines
Seeking Alpha

Revolution Medicines faces high volatility after failed Merck takeover talks, with shares dropping 18% but still up 115% over three months. RVMD's valuation is extremely elevated, trading at 25,000x trailing sales, driven by takeover speculation…

scmp.com - Enoch Yiu - UBS, Citigroup, Morgan Stanley boost bonus for investment bankers by 20%
UBS, Citigroup, Morgan Stanley boost bonus for investment bankers by 20%
South China Morning Post

Investment bankers in Asia are set for their best payday since 2021, with UBS, Citigroup and Morgan Stanley raising bonuses by an average of 20 per cent, according to people familiar with the lenders' plans. The fat cheques follow higher revenues…

forbes.com - Trefis Team - How Does Constellation Energy Stock Compare With Its Peers?
How Does Constellation Energy Stock Compare With Its Peers?
Forbes

GERMANY - 2026/01/21: In this photo illustration, the Constellation Energy Corporation logo seen displayed on a smartphone. (Photo Illustration by Igor Golovniov/SOPA Images/LightRocket via Getty Images) SOPA Images/LightRocket via Getty Images…

seekingalpha.com - SA Transcripts - Leidos Holdings, Inc. (LDOS) M&A Call Transcript
Leidos Holdings, Inc. (LDOS) M&A Call Transcript
Seeking Alpha

Leidos Holdings, Inc. (LDOS) M&A Call January 26, 2026 8:00 AM EST Stuart Davis - Senior Vice President of Investor Relations Chris Cage - Executive VP & CFO Scott Mikus - Melius Research LLC John Godyn - Citigroup Inc., Research Division Sheila…

billboard.com - Kristin Robinson - BeatStars Buys Lemonaide Amid Growing Trend of AI Music Acquisitions
BeatStars Buys Lemonaide Amid Growing Trend of AI Music Acquisitions
Billboard

Last week, BeatStars, the popular beat marketplace and rights platform for independent musicians, announced the acquisition of Lemonaide AI, an ethically-trained generative AI music company. This acquisition builds on the partnership the two…

koreaherald.com - Jie Ye-eun - Why FTC rejected Lotte Rental's merger plan
Why FTC rejected Lotte Rental's merger plan
The Korea Herald

A rare antitrust block that adds pressure to Lotte Group's restructuring South Korea's antitrust watchdog has blocked a private equity firm's bid to acquire the country's two largest rental car operators in a rare merger intervention — the…

mirror.co.uk - Grace Salmon - M&S' new £16 Valentine's Day perfume is being compared to an £86 Jo Malone scent
M&S' new £16 Valentine's Day perfume is being compared to an £86 Jo Malone scent
The Mirror

Just in time for Valentine's Day, high street favourite Marks & Spencer has launched a limited edition fragrance, and it's already caught the attention of perfume lovers for its striking similarity to one of Jo Malone's cult-favourite scents. The…

independent.co.uk - Molly Greeves - How to get paid for donating clothes to M&S, John Lewis and more
How to get paid for donating clothes to M&S, John Lewis and more
The Independent

If you're planning to have a clearout or a wardrobe refresh, then selling, donating or recycling your pre-loved clothes instead of throwing them away is a no-brainer. These days, there are tons of ways to do just that. Retail giants such as M&S…

prnewswire.com - Ruder Finn - Ruder Finn Expands Global Brand Experience Capabilities with Missouri Creative Acquisition
Ruder Finn Expands Global Brand Experience Capabilities with Missouri Creative Acquisition
Cision PR Newswire

Missouri Creative's strengths deepen and expand Ruder Finn's Studio53 platform, adding best-in-class talent across brand strategy, visual identity systems, 2D and 3D design, animation, experiential storytelling, and emerging technologies. The…

washingtonexaminer.com - Andrew Langer - America's deal boom signals real economic confidence
America's deal boom signals real economic confidence
Washington Examiner

That matters, because large-scale investment decisions are not made lightly. As Bank of America's global co-head of mergers and acquisitions noted in a recent Wall Street Journal interview, “Large deals are driving the market. And when you…

cmswire.com - Dom Nicastro - Verndale Expands Digital Experience via Amp Acquisition
Verndale Expands Digital Experience via Amp Acquisition
CMSWire

Acquisition expands capabilities. Verndale adds product design, UX and digital marketing expertise. Broader market reach. Verndale extends services for technology, CPG and healthcare brands. Client lifecycle impact. Growth-focused brands gain…

thecentersquare.com - By Tom Joyce | The Center Square contributor - Former GOP lawmaker urges regulators to block potential Netflix-Warner Bros. merger
Former GOP lawmaker urges regulators to block potential Netflix-Warner Bros. merger
The Center Square

(The Center Square) – A new report from a technology watchdog group is urging federal regulators to block a potential merger between Netflix and Warner Bros., warning the deal would reduce competition, raise consumer prices, and hurt movie…

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