M&A Industry News
A collection of M&A latest news, analysis and best practices from top business influencers and the world's most trustworthy sources.
B&M European Value Retail falls Wednesday, underperforms market
Shares of B&M European Value Retail S.A. BME slipped 5.75% to £1.64 Wednesday, on what proved to be an all-around rough trading session for the stock market, with the FTSE 100 Index UKX falling 1.16% to 10,213.11. B&M European Value Retail…
Allshores: merger has boosted profitability
Earnings improvement: Allshores posted $62.4 million in underlying earnings from operations (File photograph by Akil Simmons) Allshores recorded underlying earnings from operations of $62.4 million for 2025 — the insurer's first financial…
/afaqs/media/media_files/2026/04/29/adobe-2026-04-29-16-09-19.jpg)
Adobe completes Semrush acquisition to expand CX tools
Adobe has completed its acquisition of Semrush, expanding its capabilities in search, brand visibility and customer experience tools. The integration brings Semrush's search and discoverability tools into Adobe's customer experience stack…
Guggenheim Raises PT on Eli Lilly (LLY) Amid Several Acquisition Deals
Backed by one-year EPS and revenue growth estimates of 21.72% and 16.23%, respectively, Eli Lilly and Company (NYSE: LLY) ranks among the best growth stocks to buy and hold in 2026. As of April 23, 2026, a majority of analysts covering the stock…
Shell Consolidates Its Upstream & LNG Position With Arc Resources Acquisition (NYSE:SHEL)
Shell (SHEL) is acquiring ARC Resources (AETUF) to strengthen its upstream output & reserves and improve its global LNG position, echoing its transformative BG merger. I see the ARC deal as a well-timed, value-accretive move, offering ARC…
B&M's 'magical' £8 garden buy creates 'soothing' sounds and glows
With the weather warming up and sunny skies taking over, plenty of people will be keen to make the most of the balmy conditions by spending time in their gardens. For anyone hoping to add 'soothing' ambience to their outdoor spaces by day and at…
Brown-Forman and Pernod Ricard Terminate Merger Discussions
Brown-Forman Corp. and Pernod Ricard SA have ended talks about a potential merger, concluding one of the most closely watched deals in the drinks space and leaving Sazerac open to a potential deal with Brown-Forman. The drinks companies terminated…
Morgan Stanley Maintains Equal Weight Rating on J. M. Smucker (SJM)
The J. M. Smucker Company (NYSE:SJM) is one of the On April 23, 2026, Morgan Stanley lowered its price target on The J. M. Smucker Company (NYSE:SJM) to $104 from $118 and maintained an Equal Weight rating. The firm said it is adjusting estimates…
NOG outlines $10B M&A pipeline while keeping 2026 guidance unchanged (NYSE:NOG)
Management says the effect is still uncertain and may be seen in upcoming activity; the impact is a key variable for 2026 planning. Drivers include record production, a high rate of acquisitions, expanding M&A opportunities, improved capital…
SM Energy Stock: Strong Buying Trends Since February Merger Should Continue (NYSE:SM)
SM Energy Company is positioned for a significant valuation re-rating driven by ongoing debt reduction and high oil/gas pricing. Deleveraging efforts are central to the investment thesis, with improved balance sheet strength expected to unlock…
The database acquisitions nobody covered in 2008 explain why your marketing data costs what it does today
Tension: The data industry promised democratization, but its biggest players quietly hoarded access through relentless acquisition strategies. Noise: Flashy tech IPOs and dot-com drama distracted everyone from the unsexy database companies…
Blockbuster Scotch whisky merger off as talks end without deal
It promised to be the biggest deal in the Scotch whisky industry since Suntory's £10 billion acquisition of Beam in 2014, with talks taking place against a backdrop of upheaval in the sector as distillers battled a raft of geopolitical and…
H&M's Evolving Sourcing Map Speaks to Global Supply Chain Shifts
When it comes to the global fashion supply chain, there's no longer a status quo to buck. Geopolitics, tariffs and environmental policy shifts have all played a part in pushing the industry's accelerated metamorphosis. That's evidenced in recently…
PETA Accuses Wool Farm Tied to H&M of Animal Cruelty
People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals (PETA) said that it has evidence of animal cruelty at a Nativa-certified wool operation in South Africa that supplies wool to the H&M Group through a broker. The animal rights advocacy group said that it…
M&S £30 'comfortable' jeans hailed 'best on the market' by shoppers
The jeans are among Marks and Spencer's best sellers This article contains affiliate links, we will receive a commission on any sales we generate from it. Learn more Marks & Spencer's bestselling jeans have been hailed as 'very comfortable' and 'on…
Receive a Daily briefing on M&A Industry News
Get Started