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The MAPS merger: Army's new acquisition strategy signals major incumbent displacement
The Army has signaled its intent for the Marketplace for the Acquisition of Professional Services (MAPS) indefinite delivery, indefinite quantity. With the industry day set for this Wednesday (Jan. 28), the stakes for the incumbent base have never…
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.
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…
Europe Set for Wave of Domestic Bank M&A This Year, ING CEO Says
Europe's banks are set for a watershed year of domestic mergers, as high valuations encourage in-market deals even as regulatory hurdles continue to hinder cross-border transactions, according to the head of one of Europe's top banks. “Now…
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.
People upgrading their home with 'stylish' £10 B&M wall decorations
People are raving about a 'stylish' wooden wall decoration available at B&M, priced from £10. Shoppers can follow a popular home decorating trend without breaking the bank by opting for these bargain kits that stick straight to the wall.
Brendan Carr Pretends To Care About Competition, Helps Larry Ellison Undermine Netflix Warner Brothers Merger
Our shitty autocrats are nothing if not predictable. As we just got done noting, the Trump administration and their right wing extremist billionaire friend have joined forces to wage war on Netflix's attempted acquisition of Warner Brothers. Larry…
Hometime plots fresh acquisition spree with CBA, family office backing
Venture capital-backed short-term rental platform Hometime is set to embark on its next acquisition spree after raising fresh capital. Hometime has added $19 million to the acquisition pot, after ruling off a growth equity funding round and debt…
Capgemini: Not Expensive, But Not Impressed By WNS Acquisition (OTCMKTS:CAPMF)
Capgemini faces slow sales cycles, macro headwinds, and weak organic growth, particularly in France and manufacturing segments. GenAI and Agentic AI bookings now comprise 8% of mix, but sustainability and monetization remain uncertain. The lack of…
[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…
Loveholidays £1bn IPO 'could come as early as March'
Jan 28, 202608:46 GMT by Phil Davies A £1 billion initial public offering (IPO) for loveholidays could be unveiled as early as March. Sky News reported that it has learnt that Investec is working alongside Barclays and JP Morgan on the…
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EXCLUSIVE: H&M Is Bringing Back Design Award With a Bigger Scope
LONDON — H&M is bringing back its Design Award after a five-year hiatus, WWD has learned. The relaunched prize will be bigger than any of the previous editions, according to Ann-Sofie Johansson, head of design and creative adviser at H&M.
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…
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