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The Secret To Successful M&A: 'Be Clear On What You're Buying'
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…
Merger Arbs See Wide-Open Deal Window With Biotech Top of List
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…
Uncertainty at the heart of land acquisition
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…
Merck Walks Away: What The Failed Acquisition Means For Revolution Medicines
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…
UBS, Citigroup, Morgan Stanley boost bonus for investment bankers by 20%
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…
How Does Constellation Energy Stock Compare With Its Peers?
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…
Leidos Holdings, Inc. (LDOS) M&A Call Transcript
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…
BeatStars Buys Lemonaide Amid Growing Trend of AI Music Acquisitions
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…
Why FTC rejected Lotte Rental's merger plan
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…
M&S' new £16 Valentine's Day perfume is being compared to an £86 Jo Malone scent
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…
How to get paid for donating clothes to M&S, John Lewis and more
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…
Ruder Finn Expands Global Brand Experience Capabilities with Missouri Creative Acquisition
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…
America's deal boom signals real economic confidence
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…
Verndale Expands Digital Experience via Amp Acquisition
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…
Former GOP lawmaker urges regulators to block potential Netflix-Warner Bros. merger
(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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