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Mergers & Acquisitions News 21 November 2025 - 28 November 2025

Macquarie Group (ASX: MQG) Edges Higher as Market Focuses on Qube Takeover and New Wind Power Deal – 28 November 2025

Macquarie Group (ASX: MQG) Edges Higher as Market Focuses on Qube Takeover and New Wind Power Deal – 28 November 2025

Macquarie Group Limited (ASX: MQG) shares were modestly firmer on Friday, 28 November 2025, as investors weighed ongoing news around the group’s A$11.6 billion bid for logistics operator Qube Holdings and a fresh 15-year renewable energy offtake deal linked to Macquarie-backed Aula Energy. Macquarie share price today: MQG stabilises after recent slide By early Friday trade, Macquarie Group stock was changing hands at around A$197.7, up slightly from Thursday’s close of A$196.50. The intraday range so far has been roughly A$195.2 to A$197.9, placing MQG near the upper half of today’s trading band. Investing.com+1 That follows a soft session on
28 November 2025
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El Jannah Sold to US Private Equity Giant General Atlantic in Landmark A$1 Billion Deal

El Jannah Sold to US Private Equity Giant General Atlantic in Landmark A$1 Billion Deal

Sydney – 28 November 2025 Australia’s cult Lebanese charcoal chicken chain El Jannah has been snapped up by New York–based private equity firm General Atlantic in a blockbuster deal understood to value the business at close to A$1 billion, capping one of the most closely watched fast‑food auctions of the year. Real Commercial+1 The sale, reported today by multiple outlets and based on Australian Financial Review Street Talk coverage, will see the founding Estephan family remain significant shareholders alongside General Atlantic, while chief executive Brett Houldin is expected to stay on and lead the next phase of expansion. Real Commercial+1
28 November 2025
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Interpublic Group (IPG) Stock: What the Omnicom Merger and NYSE Delisting Mean Before Markets Open on November 28, 2025

Interpublic Group (IPG) Stock: What the Omnicom Merger and NYSE Delisting Mean Before Markets Open on November 28, 2025

Interpublic Group of Companies, Inc. (IPG) is about to disappear from U.S. stock screens. When Wall Street reopens after the Thanksgiving holiday on Friday, November 28, 2025, the IPG ticker will no longer trade on the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) following the completion of its all‑stock merger with Omnicom Group Inc. (OMC). Omnicom Group+2SEC+2 If you hold IPG shares, or follow advertising and media stocks, here’s exactly what you need to know before the opening bell on November 28. 1. Status check: IPG has already had its last NYSE trading session The merger between Interpublic and Omnicom closed on
27 November 2025
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PUMA SE Stock Soars on Anta Sports Takeover Rumors: Price Action and Outlook on 27 November 2025

PUMA SE Stock Soars on Anta Sports Takeover Rumors: Price Action and Outlook on 27 November 2025

PUMA SE (Xetra: PUM, Reuters: PUMG.DE) is back in the spotlight today, 27 November 2025, after its share price surged on speculation that Chinese sportswear giants are circling the German brand with potential takeover bids. Reports that Anta Sports and Li Ning are exploring a possible acquisition — with ASICS also mentioned as a potential suitor — have triggered a sharp re‑rating of the stock, even as PUMA is still in the middle of a major operational reset and turnaround plan. Reuters+1 Key Takeaways for PUMA SE Stock Today PUMA SE Share Price Today: A Rare Double‑Digit Jump In Frankfurt
27 November 2025
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Zegona Communications (ZEG) Unveils €1.8bn Capital Return and 69% Share Reduction After Vodafone Spain FibreCo Deals

Zegona Communications (ZEG) Unveils €1.8bn Capital Return and 69% Share Reduction After Vodafone Spain FibreCo Deals

Published: 27 November 2025 – London/Madrid Zegona Communications plc (LON: ZEG), the London‑listed owner of Vodafone Spain, has announced a landmark €1.8bn capital allocation plan that combines a huge cash return to shareholders with a sharp reduction in leverage and a drastic cut in its share count. Investegate+2Zegona+2 The proposal, unveiled via a Regulatory News Service (RNS) announcement this morning, will see €1.6bn returned to shareholders through a special dividend and share buyback, while €200m is earmarked to pay down debt, funded entirely by proceeds from Zegona’s recently signed fibre joint‑venture (“FibreCo”) transactions in Spain. Economía Digital+3Investegate+3Advanced Television+3 Executive chair
27 November 2025
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Commerzbank AG (CBK.DE) Stock on 27 November 2025: Share Price, Q3 Results and UniCredit Takeover Overhang

Commerzbank AG (CBK.DE) Stock on 27 November 2025: Share Price, Q3 Results and UniCredit Takeover Overhang

Commerzbank AG’s share price is easing on Thursday, 27 November 2025, after a powerful rally that has made the German lender one of the standout performers on the DAX over the past year. While traders take profits, fresh commentary highlights an intact uptrend, robust earnings – and a still‑unresolved takeover story involving Italy’s UniCredit. Key takeaways for Commerzbank stock today Commerzbank share price today: a breather after a huge run By late morning in Frankfurt on Thursday, Commerzbank AG shares (Xetra: CBK, ISIN DE000CBK1001) were trading near €33.8, off roughly 1.8–2.0% from Wednesday’s close. Intraday data from Xetra show: The
27 November 2025
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Spectris (SXS) Share Price Today, 27 November 2025: KKR Takeover Nears Completion as New NexPoint Filing Lands

Spectris (SXS) Share Price Today, 27 November 2025: KKR Takeover Nears Completion as New NexPoint Filing Lands

London – 27 November 2025 — Shares in precision‑measurement group Spectris plc (LON: SXS) are trading almost exactly where you’d expect in the final stretch of a takeover: pinned just below KKR’s £41.75‑per‑share cash offer, with a fresh disclosure this morning from US investor NexPoint and a new analyst note adding detail to the end‑game. Spectris share price today: SXS edges lower but stays in “deal mode” By late morning on Thursday, Spectris shares were changing hands around 4,132p (£41.32), down about 2p on the day — a move of roughly ‑0.05% from Wednesday’s 4,134p close.sharecast.com+1 Data from London South
27 November 2025
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HSBC Holdings (HSBA) Advances Hang Seng Bank Privatisation and Bahrain Exit as Share Price Holds Near 52‑Week High – 27 November 2025

HSBC Holdings (HSBA) Advances Hang Seng Bank Privatisation and Bahrain Exit as Share Price Holds Near 52‑Week High – 27 November 2025

London / Hong Kong – 27 November 2025 HSBC Holdings plc (LON: HSBA) is back in the spotlight today as the bank pushes ahead with the proposed privatisation of Hang Seng Bank in Hong Kong, moves to complete the sale of its Bahrain retail franchise, and continues to trade close to its 52‑week high on the London Stock Exchange.Investegate+2HSBC Bahrain+2 Below is a roundup of today’s most relevant HSBC news and what it means for HSBA shareholders. Hang Seng Bank privatisation: scheme document due by mid‑December The most material corporate development for HSBC shareholders today is the monthly update on
27 November 2025
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Warner Bros. Discovery (WBD) Stock Today, November 26, 2025: Shares Climb as Company Demands Higher Takeover Bids

Warner Bros. Discovery (WBD) Stock Today, November 26, 2025: Shares Climb as Company Demands Higher Takeover Bids

Warner Bros. Discovery, Inc. (NASDAQ: WBD) is back in the market’s spotlight today as its stock pushes higher on fresh takeover headlines and a looming bid deadline that could redefine Hollywood’s power map. The media giant has told potential buyers to come back with improved offers by Monday, December 1, after receiving first‑round bids from Paramount Skydance, Comcast and Netflix, according to multiple reports citing people familiar with the process. Reuters+2Front Office Sports+2 Below is a full breakdown of how WBD stock is trading today, what changed in the sale process on November 26, and what investors should watch next.
26 November 2025
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Abbott Laboratories (ABT) Stock Today, November 26, 2025: Insider Sale, $21B Exact Sciences Deal and Libre 3 Sensor Correction in Focus

Abbott Laboratories (ABT) Stock Today, November 26, 2025: Insider Sale, $21B Exact Sciences Deal and Libre 3 Sensor Correction in Focus

Abbott Laboratories (NYSE: ABT) enters Wednesday, November 26, 2025 with its share price hovering around $128 after a modest gain in Tuesday’s session. Investors are weighing three main storylines: a fresh insider stock sale, the $21 billion takeover of Exact Sciences, and a safety correction affecting millions of Libre 3 glucose sensors, all against the backdrop of solid earnings and a long dividend-growth history. Investing.com India+3markets.businessinsider.com+3Stock Titan+3 With a market capitalization above $220 billion and membership in the S&P 500 Dividend Aristocrats index, Abbott remains a core holding for many income and healthcare-focused investors, meaning even relatively small headlines –
26 November 2025
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Grab Holdings (GRAB) Stock Today, November 25, 2025: Price Action, GoTo Merger Buzz and Super Bank IPO

Grab Holdings (GRAB) Stock Today, November 25, 2025: Price Action, GoTo Merger Buzz and Super Bank IPO

Grab Holdings Ltd (NASDAQ: GRAB) is easing slightly in Tuesday’s U.S. session after a powerful rally, as investors weigh a packed slate of catalysts: strong third‑quarter numbers, rising merger speculation with Indonesian rival GoTo, and an upcoming IPO for Grab‑backed digital lender Super Bank. As of around midday U.S. trading on November 25, 2025, GRAB stock is trading near $5.23, down about 0.4% on the day after jumping more than 7% on Monday, according to Investing.com data.Investing.com The shares sit comfortably above their 52‑week low of $3.36 but still below the recent high of $6.62, leaving the market to decide
25 November 2025
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ASX 200 Rebounds as Macquarie’s $11.6bn Qube Bid and BHP’s Anglo Exit Reshape Australia’s Market – 24 November 2025

ASX 200 Rebounds as Macquarie’s $11.6bn Qube Bid and BHP’s Anglo Exit Reshape Australia’s Market – 24 November 2025

Sydney, 24 November 2025 – Australia’s sharemarket roared back to life on Monday as a blockbuster takeover tilt for Qube Holdings and a decisive move by BHP to abandon its pursuit of Anglo American dominated trading. The S&P/ASX 200 closed up 1.3% at 8,525.10, its strongest session since mid‑July, snapping a bruising run that had dragged the benchmark to six‑month lows. Business Recorder+1 Driving the rebound were two big stories: Below is a detailed breakdown of what happened today, why it matters, and what it could mean for investors. ASX 200 logs best day in months on rate‑cut hopes Australian
24 November 2025
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Monash IVF (ASX: MVF) Share Price Soars as Board Rejects 80¢ Takeover Bid and Macquarie Sees 54% Upside

Monash IVF (ASX: MVF) Share Price Soars as Board Rejects 80¢ Takeover Bid and Macquarie Sees 54% Upside

Sydney – 24 November 2025 Monash IVF Group Ltd (ASX: MVF) has surged back into the spotlight today after rejecting an 80¢-per-share takeover proposal from a private equity–backed consortium, sending the embattled fertility stock up around 40–41% to about 86¢ and putting it among the top performers on the ASX All Ordinaries Index. Reuters+1 The dramatic move comes just days after fresh disclosures about falling patient numbers and market share following high-profile embryo mix-up incidents – and on the same day the company confirmed a new board appointment and renewed broker support pointing to sizeable upside from current levels. Australian
24 November 2025
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JTC Plc News Today, 24 November 2025: Permira Takeover Drives Fresh Rule 8 Disclosures as JTC Private Office Wins Spear’s Award

JTC Plc News Today, 24 November 2025: Permira Takeover Drives Fresh Rule 8 Disclosures as JTC Private Office Wins Spear’s Award

London – 24 November 2025 JTC Plc, the Jersey‑based fund, corporate and private client services group, remains firmly in the spotlight today as its £2.3 billion takeover by Permira continues to generate intense market activity and regulatory disclosures. At the same time, JTC’s Private Office arm has been named “Family Office Service Provider of the Year” at the Spear’s Awards 2025, underscoring the firm’s growing profile among ultra‑high‑net‑worth families. Spears WMS+3TradingView+3Reuters+3 Key developments on 24 November 2025 Takeover latest: Permira’s £2.3 billion cash bid for JTC Plc Earlier this month, JTC agreed to a recommended cash acquisition by Papilio Bidco Limited, a company indirectly owned by funds
24 November 2025
Bank Australia Completes Australian Unity Bank Acquisition as $5bn Regional Merger Reshapes Customer‑Owned Banking

Bank Australia Completes Australian Unity Bank Acquisition as $5bn Regional Merger Reshapes Customer‑Owned Banking

Australia’s customer‑owned banking sector took two big steps forward on 24 November 2025, as Bank Australia completed its acquisition of Australian Unity Bank’s operations and members of Summerland Bank and Regional Australia Bank formally backed a merger that will create a $5 billion regional mutual. Mortgage Professional+1 These moves cap a year of intense consolidation among mutuals and cement Bank Australia’s position at the centre of a rapidly reshaping cooperative banking landscape. bankingday.com+1 Bank Australia seals Australian Unity Bank deal Bank Australia has now formally taken over Australian Unity’s banking business, completing a transaction first announced in November 2024 and timed to go live on Monday 24 November
24 November 2025
BHP Walks Away from Anglo American Takeover After Fresh Bid, as ASX 200 Rallies on Qube Deal and Fed Rate-Cut Hopes

BHP Walks Away from Anglo American Takeover After Fresh Bid, as ASX 200 Rallies on Qube Deal and Fed Rate-Cut Hopes

24 November 2025 – Market wrap and takeover watch Key points BHP’s renewed Anglo American bid – and its rapid retreat Over the weekend, reports from Bloomberg, the Financial Times and others revealed that BHP had rekindled takeover talks with Anglo American, less than 18 months after walking away from an earlier, highly contentious bid.Financial Times+2MINING.COM+2 According to those reports, BHP’s latest overture to Anglo was made in recent days and structured more simply than its 2024 proposal, which had sought a break‑up of Anglo’s South African assets.MINING.COM+1 The aim this time: to disrupt Anglo’s planned all‑share merger with Canadian miner Teck Resources, a tie‑up that would
24 November 2025
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Macquarie Asset Management Launches $11.6 Billion Takeover Bid for Qube Holdings (ASX:QUB)

Macquarie Asset Management Launches $11.6 Billion Takeover Bid for Qube Holdings (ASX:QUB)

Sydney — November 24, 2025 — Macquarie Asset Management has lobbed a conditional A$11.6 billion bid for Qube Holdings, in a move that could reshape Australia’s ports and logistics landscape and add another marquee asset to Macquarie Group’s vast infrastructure portfolio.Qube Holdings+1 Qube, Australia’s largest integrated provider of import and export logistics services, confirmed it has signed a process and exclusivity deed with Macquarie Asset Management (MAM) after receiving a non‑binding proposal to acquire all its shares at A$5.20 in cash per share via a scheme of arrangement.Qube Holdings+1 The offer implies an enterprise value of about A$11.6 billion (US$7.5 billion) and follows an
24 November 2025
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Walgreens Boots Alliance Stock Today (November 23, 2025): What the Sycamore Buyout Means for Former WBA Shareholders

Walgreens Boots Alliance Stock Today (November 23, 2025): What the Sycamore Buyout Means for Former WBA Shareholders

Updated November 23, 2025 – Information only, not investment advice. Walgreens Boots Alliance stock today: the key fact most people miss If you search for “Walgreens Boots Alliance stock today” on November 23, 2025, you won’t find a live Nasdaq quote — because WBA is no longer a publicly traded stock. Walgreens Boots Alliance (formerly NASDAQ: WBA) was acquired by private‑equity firm Sycamore Partners, and the deal closed on August 28, 2025. Walgreens was delisted from Nasdaq at the same time, ending its long run as a public company. Yahoo Finance+1 For investors, that means: Let’s break down exactly what
23 November 2025
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Grab Holdings (GRAB) Today: $410M Vay Bet, AI Push & Merger Buzz

Grab Holdings (GRAB) Today: $410M Vay Bet, AI Push & Merger Buzz

Singapore – 23 November 2025 — Grab Holdings Limited (NASDAQ: GRAB) is back in the spotlight today as fresh coverage highlights three big storylines: a potential US$410 million push into remote-driving tech, a strategic “recalibration” toward Southeast Asia’s squeezed middle class, and ongoing speculation about a possible merger with Indonesia’s GoTo Group, all against the backdrop of rising profits and new Web3 payments plans. Grab+3Caproasia+3Digital News Asia+3 Key Grab headlines on 23 November 2025 1. Grab’s US$410 million remote‑driving bet on Vay Technology Financial publication Caproasia today spotlighted Grab’s plan to invest up to US$410 million in German automotive tech
23 November 2025
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Netflix Stock Today (November 21, 2025): NFLX Hovers Around $105 as Warner Bros. Discovery Bid and Post‑Split Jitters Shape the Trade

Netflix Stock Today (November 21, 2025): NFLX Hovers Around $105 as Warner Bros. Discovery Bid and Post‑Split Jitters Shape the Trade

Published: November 21, 2025 Netflix (NASDAQ: NFLX) shares are ending a very eventful week in relatively calm fashion — at least on the surface. Underneath today’s flat price action sits a powerful mix of catalysts: a fresh 10‑for‑1 stock split, a potential bid for Warner Bros. Discovery’s studio and streaming assets, new political trading disclosures, and lingering reactions to October’s earnings. As of late afternoon on Friday, November 21, 2025, Netflix stock is trading around $105.55, fractionally below Thursday’s close of $105.67. Intraday, the stock has moved in a range of roughly $104.49 to $106.44, on lighter volume than earlier
21 November 2025
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Wall Street Feels the Heat (and Thrill): Fed Cuts, Tariffs & Mega-Mergers Set NYSE Buzz

Stock Market Today 08.02.2026

8 February 2026
LIVEMarkets rolling coverageStarted: February 8, 2026, 12:00 AM ESTUpdated: February 8, 2026, 12:32 AM EST Magna International (TSX:MG) Shares Show Mixed Performance; DCF Suggests Undervaluation February 8, 2026, 12:28 AM EST. Magna International (TSX:MG) closed at CA$73.80, reflecting a 6.0% gain over 7 days but a 5.6% decline over 30 days. The stock is down 1.6% year to date, up 40.3% over one year, yet down 11.5% over five years, giving a mixed performance picture. Analysts highlight shifting auto sector dynamics affecting investor sentiment. A Discounted Cash Flow (DCF) model estimates Magna's intrinsic value at CA$94.25 per share, implying a
Tower Semiconductor stock jumps again on Nvidia optics tie-up as earnings near

Tower Semiconductor stock jumps again on Nvidia optics tie-up as earnings near

8 February 2026
Tower Semiconductor shares rose 7.7% to $139.04 Friday after announcing a collaboration with Nvidia on AI data-center networking. The stock touched $141 intraday and gained another 1% after hours. Investors await Tower’s Feb. 11 earnings for details on its silicon photonics work. No financial terms or shipment timeline were disclosed.
Longsys Electronics stock heads into Monday after new guarantees; what 301308 investors watch next

Longsys Electronics stock heads into Monday after new guarantees; what 301308 investors watch next

8 February 2026
Longsys disclosed new guarantees for a 100 million yuan Hong Kong loan and a $9 million Brazil credit line, bringing its total approved guarantee quota to 11 billion yuan and outstanding guarantees to 5.81 billion yuan. The company said all guarantees are for consolidated subsidiaries and within approved limits. Shares closed at 288 yuan Friday, down 1.6%. China inflation and credit data are due this week.
MACOM stock price steadies near highs into Monday after earnings pop and fresh filings

MACOM stock price steadies near highs into Monday after earnings pop and fresh filings

8 February 2026
MACOM shares rose 3.5% to $235.87 Friday after the company reported fiscal Q1 revenue of $271.6 million and raised its full-year data center growth outlook to 35–40%. Fidelity’s FMR LLC disclosed a 10.7% stake, while shareholder Susan Ocampo filed to potentially sell up to 100,000 shares. Stifel raised its price target to $255. MACOM expects to repay $161 million in convertible notes in March.
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