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Korean acquisitions, buying for back catalogue, and filling the content gap: video game investment and M&A trends for 2026
At Pocket Gamer Connects London this week, a panel of well-known games industry investors gathered to discuss 'Investment and M&A Trends for 2026'. GamesIndustry.biz was there, and the general message of the talk was to expect a slightly rosier…
Struggling fusion power company General Fusion to go public via $1B reverse merger
Last year, fusion power startup General Fusion was struggling to raise funds, laying off at least 25% of its staff before receiving a $22 million lifeline investment while it figured out how to keep the company afloat. Today, General Fusion…
After $8.6B merger, Atlanta banking firm to accelerate hiring in 2026
Hiring is expected to accelerate into next year, with the goal of adding up to 275 bankers in 2027, Kevin Blair, the former Synovus CEO who is now the chief executive of the merged bank, said Thursday on an earnings call. “We'll hire across…
Jeong merger proposal sparks rift inside Democratic Party
Jan. 22 (Asia Today) -- South Korea's Democratic Party split into competing camps Thursday after party leader Jeong Cheong-rae abruptly proposed a merger with the Rebuilding Korea Party, drawing praise from some lawmakers and backlash from others…
CompCom greenlights Africa Data Centres acquisition
The Competition Commission has greenlit Stanlib to acquire Africa Data Centres without conditions. (Image source: 123RF, created via GenAI) The Competition Commission (CompCom) has recommended the Competition Tribunal approve the proposed…
Openmarkets set to become Nasdaq listed; inks $440m merger
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.
Michelin completes the acquisition of Cooley Group and creates a global leader in industrial coated fabrics
Clermont-Ferrand, January 22nd, 2026 COMPAGNIE GÉNÉRALE DES ÉTABLISSEMENTS MICHELIN Michelin completes the acquisition of Cooley Group and creates a global leader in industrial coated fabrics Michelin completed the acquisition…
The Clorox Company (CLX) M&A Call Transcript
The Clorox Company (CLX) M&A Call January 22, 2026 5:00 PM EST Lisah Burhan - Vice President of Investor Relations Luc Bellet - Executive VP & CFO Peter Grom - UBS Investment Bank, Research Division Kaumil Gajrawala - Jefferies LLC, Research…
Spirit Airlines reported to be in acquisition talks with investment firm
Getting your Trinity Audio player ready... Spirit Airlines on Thursday declined to discuss a CNBC report that the South Florida-based carrier is in talks with an investment firm to acquire the company, which is operating under Chapter 11 bankruptcy…
Leopard involved in fatal attack on devotee at M. M. Hills captured
The Forest Department of Karnataka has captured a leopard believed to be responsible for the death of a pilgrim at the Male Mahadeshwara Hills. On January 21, a leopard attacked a devotee near the Rangaswamy Vaddu leading to the M M Hills temple…
Clorox Announces Acquisition of GOJO Industries, Makers of Purell, Market Leader in Skin Health and Hygiene
Expands Clorox's position in health and hygiene to include skin hygiene Clorox's scale, innovation and distribution capabilities poised to accelerate consumer growth for the Purell brand while GOJO's B2B reach and capabilities bolster Clorox's…
These Two Space Stocks Rally On Acquisition, Launch News
Two space stocks rallied early Thursday, bringing added attention to an industry that executed a record number of launches during the 2025 year. Karman Holdings soared to record highs as multiple analysts raised price targets after the company…
Fresh off merger, Pinnacle plans to keep hiring bankers
Key insight: Pinnacle Financial Partners laid out its hiring expectations for 2026, as well as its loan growth outlook for the year. Supporting data: The bank is looking to recruit and hire 225-250 revenue-producing bankers, such as relationship…
Software selloff sparked by AI sets stage for potential big year of M&A, investors say
With software stocks badly trailing the rest of the tech sector of late, investors told CNBC that they're buying the dip and predicted a flurry of deals. Shares of Salesforce, ServiceNow and Adobe have tumbled to start the year, continuing a…
Equity Bancshares targets over $5 EPS in 2026 as assets surge 50% and Frontier merger integrates (NYSE:EQBK)
Earnings Call Insights: Equity Bancshares, Inc. (EQBK) Q4 2025 Brad Elliott, Founder, Chairman & CEO, highlighted the company's rapid expansion, stating, 'We started the year with $5.3 billion in assets and finished with $6.4 billion in assets. We…
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