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Couche-Tard Shares Soar After Sidelining M&A in New Outlook
Alimentation Couche-Tard Inc. said it will focus more on organic growth and boosting its merchandise revenues as mergers and acquisitions were kept out of its latest financial outlook, sending the retailer's stock price to its highest level since…
Unilever's Potential M&A Moves, Buybacks in Focus -- Earnings Preview
SALES FORECAST: The maker of Dove soap, Knorr stock cubes and Hellmann's mayonnaise expects a 3.9% rise in underlying sales for the fourth quarter, from both volume and price, according to company-compiled estimates. Unilever reported 4.0%…
Carve-Outs Take Center Stage in M&A in 2026, KPMG Survey Shows
Carve-outs are set to define global mergers and acquisitions in 2026 as boards simplify portfolios under mounting geopolitical pressures and fast-moving disruption from artificial intelligence, according to KPMG. KPMG's Global M&A Outlook 2026…
Analysis-Software selloff is disrupting some M&A and IPO deals, US bankers say
By Milana Vinn, Isla Binnie and Charlie Conchie NEW YORK, (Reuters) Feb 11 - A broad selloff in software stocks is starting to stall deal-making and IPOs in the sector as volatility makes valuations unreliable and potential buyers cautious, about a…
BHAV Acquisition Files for IPO
The Cayman Islands-based blank-check company plans to sell 10 million units at $10 apiece, according to a filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission on Wednesday. The company granted underwriters a 45-day option to purchase an additional…
SPIE announces the acquisition of INVIZO in Slovakia
Cergy, February 11 2026 – SPIE, the independent European leader in multi-technical services in the areas of energy and communications, announces the acquisition of INVIZO s.r.o., a Slovak company specialising in building security systems and…
QXO to Buy Kodiak Building for $2.25B, as Acquisition Streak Continues
QXO said the deal would be highly accretive to its 2026 earnings, expanding its addressable market in construction materials to $200 billion. Owners of Kodiak, a Colorado distributor of lumber and other building products, will receive $2 billion…
UK space rocket firm on brink of collapse - just months before first launch
A British space company is on the brink of collapse and says it will appoint administrators. Rocket manufacturer Orbex has filed a notice of intention after fundraising, merger, and acquisition opportunities were all unsuccessful. Orbex, which was…
Analysis-Software selloff is disrupting some M&A and IPO deals, US bankers say
NEW YORK, (Reuters) Feb 11 - A broad selloff in software stocks is starting to stall deal-making and IPOs in the sector as volatility makes valuations unreliable and potential buyers cautious, about a dozen financial advisers and…
Rooms look modern' with B&M £10 side table similar to £85 H&M style
H&M fans who enjoy the fashion brand's aesthetic and style may be able to save a few pounds if they look at what's available at B&M. The budget store is a popular choice for many across the UK, thanks to its wide array of products under one roof at…
M&S announced as favourite supermarket for fifth time in a row
Marks and Spencer was today named Britain's favourite in-store supermarket for the fifth year in a row - while Aldi and Lidl also made significant gains. Shoppers praised M&S 's quality, service and store experience - despite saying prices were…
Google-Wiz acquisition receives final regulatory approval
Final regulatory approval of Google's acquisition of Israeli cybersecurity company Wiz has been received after the European Commission unconditionally approved the $32 billion deal, under the EU Merger Regulation. This is a significant decision and…
Democrats and Republicans are right to unite against the Netflix merger
But a very real problem with the merger was raised by Sen. Ted Cruz (R-TX). At the end of his questioning, he asked the executives if they had watched the Grammys the previous weekend. Sarandos said he caught the end of it. Campbell said he missed…
Space rocket company 'on the cusp of launches' to appoint administrators
A space rocket company has announced plans to appoint administrators after failing to secure the funding it needed. Orbex had been “on the cusp” of the first test launches of its microlauncher Prime later this year and said that…
Space rocket company 'on the cusp of launches' to appoint administrators
News from The City, market updates plus comment and analysis from our business desk I would like to be emailed about offers, event and updates from Evening Standard. Read our privacy notice. A space rocket company has announced plans to appoint…
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