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afr.com - Sarah Thompson, Kanika Sood, Angira Bharadwaj - Bidding wars to heat up as foreign M&A interest surges, says Ashurst
Bidding wars to heat up as foreign M&A interest surges, says Ashurst
Australian Financial Review –

Australian dealmakers should prepare to fight a wider pool of bidders for deals in 2027 as Australian and foreign buyers vie for a dwindling offering on the ASX, according to global law firm Ashurst Perkins Coie. In an interview with The Australian…

afr.com - Sarah Thompson, Kanika Sood, Angira Bharadwaj - Pengana Capital holds early talks over future of 'non-core' assets
Pengana Capital holds early talks over future of 'non-core' assets
Australian Financial Review –

Sarah Thompson has co-edited Street Talk since 2009, specialising in private equity, investment banking, M&A and equity capital markets stories. Prior to that, she spent 10 years in London as a markets and M&A reporter at Bloomberg and Dow Jones.

afr.com - Sarah Thompson, Kanika Sood, Angira Bharadwaj - Start-up at war with CoStar nabs land lease portal Villages.com.au
Start-up at war with CoStar nabs land lease portal Villages.com.au
Australian Financial Review –

Sarah Thompson has co-edited Street Talk since 2009, specialising in private equity, investment banking, M&A and equity capital markets stories. Prior to that, she spent 10 years in London as a markets and M&A reporter at Bloomberg and Dow Jones.

afr.com - Sarah Thompson, Kanika Sood, Angira Bharadwaj - In da club: Quadrant, Next Capital buddy up in $400m deal
In da club: Quadrant, Next Capital buddy up in $400m deal
Australian Financial Review –

Next Capital and Quadrant Private Equity, two of the country's oldest buyout firms, are poised to rule off a deal at TMX Transform that would value the global supply chain consultancy at as much as $400 million. Under the transaction, known as a…

afr.com - Sarah Thompson, Kanika Sood, Angira Bharadwaj - $1b agri fund manager AAM launches $150m cash call for timber bet
$1b agri fund manager AAM launches $150m cash call for timber bet
Australian Financial Review –

Agriculture-focused fund manager AAM is doubling down on its investment in the timber industry, launching a $150 million fundraising round to bankroll a new platform geared at the sector. The Brisbane-based firm – which has $1 billion in…

technewsdaily.com - Technewsdaily - Penpot's future as Figma's acquisition fallout reshapes open-source design tooling - TechNewsDaily - Technology News & Reviews
Penpot's future as Figma's acquisition fallout reshapes open-source design tooling - TechNewsDaily - Technology News & Reviews
TechNewsDaily - Technology News & Reviews –

Figma's market value collapsed to under $10 billion by June 2026, a sharp decline from its July 31, 2025 IPO close at $56.3 billion. This financial erosion followed the mutual abandonment of Adobe's $20 billion acquisition proposal in December…

afr.com - Sarah Thompson, Kanika Sood, Angira Bharadwaj - Blackwattle Investment Partners snaps up Quest Asset Management
Blackwattle Investment Partners snaps up Quest Asset Management
Australian Financial Review –

Sarah Thompson has co-edited Street Talk since 2009, specialising in private equity, investment banking, M&A and equity capital markets stories. Prior to that, she spent 10 years in London as a markets and M&A reporter at Bloomberg and Dow Jones.

mirror.co.uk - Angela Patrone - I shop at Sainsbury's every week but I make sure to go to M&S for delicious item
I shop at Sainsbury's every week but I make sure to go to M&S for delicious item
Daily Mirror –

As with so many things these days, the cost of the weekly food shop keeps going up. I'm certain I'm not alone in noticing prices jump dramatically over recent years. To keep my food bill in check, I've had to learn to shop smartly. While I'd love…

afr.com - James Thomson - UBS chief on the markets' AI error, M&A and that Credit Suisse rescue
UBS chief on the markets' AI error, M&A and that Credit Suisse rescue
Australian Financial Review –

For several months, UBS chief executive Sergio Ermotti has been warning anyone who will listen that global markets have become complacent. But with the artificial intelligence trade now looking decidedly wobbly, and Wall Street still licking its…

espn.com - Eli Lederman - Sources: Five-star OT recruit Matthews decommits from Texas A&M; Miami lurking
Sources: Five-star OT recruit Matthews decommits from Texas A&M; Miami lurking
ESPN –

One of the top offensive tackles in the 2027 recruiting class is back on the market after five-star offensive tackle Mark Matthews, No. 6 in the SC Next ESPN 300, decommitted from Texas A&M, sources told ESPN. The 6-foot-6, 285-pound lineman from…

mirror.co.uk - Ben Hurst - B&M opens 7 stores 'in next 4 weeks' as dates confirmed - full list
B&M opens 7 stores 'in next 4 weeks' as dates confirmed - full list
Daily Mirror –

B&M stores closing and moving this month as dates confirmedPopular high street chain B&M has announced it is opening seven new stores in the next 4 weeks in a big expansion plan. The chain has been in the headlines this week in connection to the…

ndtv.com - Ashutosh Tripathi - ' Khushiyon Ki Eid ': M Kharge's Diwali Greeting Draws BJP's Appeasement Charge
' Khushiyon Ki Eid ': M Kharge's Diwali Greeting Draws BJP's Appeasement Charge
NDTV –

The Eid reference for Diwali, a Hindu festival, has not gone down well with the BJP Summary is AI-generated, newsroom-reviewed Congress chief Mallikarjun Kharge described Diwali as 'khushiyon ka ek Eid,' sparking controversy Kharge urged unity…

fool.com - The Motley Fool Team - NRC Health: 3 Key Takeaways for Long-Term Investors
NRC Health: 3 Key Takeaways for Long-Term Investors
The Motley Fool –

On its third-quarter 2026 earnings call, held on Oct. 27, 2026, NRC Health (NRC +1.49%) reported an 11% increase in total recurring contract value, or TRCV, to $151.9 million. That expansion signals steady customer demand for experience management…

heavy.com - Billy Heyen - Texas A&M Aggies Lose 5-Star Commit After Loss
Texas A&M Aggies Lose 5-Star Commit After Loss
Heavy –

Texas A&M was having a bad enough weekend. They fell under.500 on the season with their loss to South Carolina on Saturday. A 17-9 defeat showed very little life for an Aggies offense that entered this season with high hopes thanks to quarterback…

liverpoolecho.co.uk - Bethan Shufflebotham - M&S cushion 'gorgeous in every way' that 'elevates' room for £40
M&S cushion 'gorgeous in every way' that 'elevates' room for £40
Liverpool Echo –

As the nights get longer and the weather turns colder, many of us will be looking for ways to give our homes a cosy upgrade. And shoppers have been racing to Marks and Spencer to snap up a seriously stylish cushion that's perfect for an autumn…

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