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Mergers & Acquisitions News 9 December 2025 - 10 December 2025

Abivax (ABVX) Stock Jumps on Eli Lilly Takeover Rumors: Latest News, Outlook and Forecasts – December 10, 2025

Abivax (ABVX) Stock Jumps on Eli Lilly Takeover Rumors: Latest News, Outlook and Forecasts – December 10, 2025

Abivax Société Anonyme (Euronext Paris: ABVX, Nasdaq: ABVX) is back in the spotlight on December 10, 2025, after its share price spiked again on fresh takeover speculation involving U.S. pharma giant Eli Lilly. The move caps an extraordinary year in which the French biotech has transformed from a relatively obscure name into a multibillion‑euro inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) contender.Reuters+1 Below is a detailed rundown of today’s news, the fundamental drivers, and the latest forecasts and analyses being published about Abivax. 1. Abivax stock today: how big is the move? On December 10, 2025, Abivax shares on Euronext Paris traded around
10 December 2025
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Fifth Third–Brex Deal Puts $5.6B AI-Powered Card Platform at Center of Comerica Merger Fight

Fifth Third–Brex Deal Puts $5.6B AI-Powered Card Platform at Center of Comerica Merger Fight

As Fifth Third Bank chooses Brex to power its commercial cards, the regional lender faces activist lawsuits and community protests over its planned Comerica acquisition. CINCINNATI / DALLAS / NEW YORK — December 10, 2025 Key Points Fifth Third turns to Brex for AI‑powered commercial cards On December 9, Fifth Third Bank announced a multi‑year partnership with Brex, under which the fintech will power the bank’s commercial card program across its commercial banking franchise. Fifth Third Bank+2Business Wire+2 According to the joint announcement, the deal: Fifth Third CEO and chair Tim Spence framed the move as a strategic bet on
10 December 2025
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CapitaLand Investment (SGX:9CI) Stock on 10 December 2025: Share Price, Merger Talk With Mapletree, Q3 Numbers and 2026 Outlook

CapitaLand Investment (SGX:9CI) Stock on 10 December 2025: Share Price, Merger Talk With Mapletree, Q3 Numbers and 2026 Outlook

Singapore – 10 December 2025 – CapitaLand Investment Limited (“CLI”, SGX:9CI) is back in the spotlight as investors digest solid Q3 2025 business updates, fresh fund-raising milestones, and high‑profile merger speculation involving Mapletree Investments. At the same time, short‑term technical signals look cautious even as analysts continue to project double‑digit upside for the stock.Tiger Brokers+2The Straits Times+2 CapitaLand Investment share price today As of the morning session on 10 December 2025, CapitaLand Investment is trading around S$2.60, up about 0.39% on the day.Beansprout That bounce comes after a soft session on Tuesday (9 December), when the stock slipped 0.77% to
10 December 2025
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Confluent (CFLT) After Hours: IBM’s $11 Billion Buyout, Wall Street Downgrades and What to Watch Before the Opening Bell on December 10, 2025

Confluent (CFLT) After Hours: IBM’s $11 Billion Buyout, Wall Street Downgrades and What to Watch Before the Opening Bell on December 10, 2025

Confluent, Inc. (NASDAQ: CFLT) has turned from a high‑beta growth stock into a classic merger‑arbitrage story almost overnight. After Monday’s news that IBM will acquire Confluent for $31 per share in cash in an ~$11 billion deal, the stock has exploded higher and then settled into a tight band just below the offer price. Reuters+1 By late trading after the bell on Tuesday, December 9, 2025, Confluent shares were hovering around $29.90, virtually flat on the day and sitting roughly $1.10 below the $31 cash offer – a discount of about 3.5% that now reflects the market’s view of the
10 December 2025
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IBM Stock Today: $11 Billion Confluent Deal, Fresh Price Targets and Valuation Jitters in December 2025

IBM Stock Today: $11 Billion Confluent Deal, Fresh Price Targets and Valuation Jitters in December 2025

International Business Machines Corporation (NYSE: IBM) is firmly back on Wall Street’s radar on December 9, 2025, after announcing its largest acquisition since Red Hat and attracting a fresh wave of analyst upgrades and cautionary notes. As of late trading on Tuesday, IBM shares trade around $311, putting the stock up roughly 41% year‑to‑date and about 35% over the past 12 months, just a few percentage points below its 52‑week high. MarketBeat+1 That rally is being driven by accelerating growth in hybrid cloud and AI — but also raising questions about valuation and what comes next after IBM’s new $11
9 December 2025
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DigitalBridge Group (DBRG) Soars on SoftBank Takeover Talks – Latest Stock News, Analyst Targets and 2026 Outlook

DigitalBridge Group (DBRG) Soars on SoftBank Takeover Talks – Latest Stock News, Analyst Targets and 2026 Outlook

Updated December 9, 2025 DigitalBridge Group, Inc. (NYSE: DBRG) has suddenly become one of the most closely watched mid-cap names in U.S. markets, as SoftBank takeover talks, a powerful short-term rally and a wave of fresh analyst commentary collide with big-picture themes like AI infrastructure and data center demand. Reuters+1 Below is a deep dive into today’s situation around DBRG stock: the latest price action, the SoftBank angle, fundamentals, Wall Street forecasts and the main risks investors are debating right now. DBRG stock today: price snapshot and recent performance As of the latest trading data on December 9, 2025, DigitalBridge
9 December 2025
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Booking Holdings (BKNG) Stock Today: Nasdaq Conference, Allegiant Deal, Options Whales and Fresh Forecasts (Dec. 9, 2025)

Booking Holdings (BKNG) Stock Today: Nasdaq Conference, Allegiant Deal, Options Whales and Fresh Forecasts (Dec. 9, 2025)

Booking Holdings Inc. Common Stock (NASDAQ: BKNG) is back in the spotlight on December 9, 2025, as investors digest a packed slate of catalysts: a high‑profile presentation at Nasdaq’s 53rd Investor Conference in London, a new airline partnership via Rocket Travel by Agoda, unusual options activity, and a wave of fresh institutional and analyst updates. As of the afternoon session on December 9, 2025, BKNG trades around $5,105 per share, down roughly 1.4% on the day, after opening at $5,153.99 and trading between $5,010 and $5,170 on intraday volume just under 100,000 shares. The stock sits below its recent high
9 December 2025
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Confluent (CFLT) Stock Surges on IBM’s $11 Billion Takeover – What the $31 Cash Offer Means for Investors on December 9, 2025

Confluent (CFLT) Stock Surges on IBM’s $11 Billion Takeover – What the $31 Cash Offer Means for Investors on December 9, 2025

Updated: December 9, 2025 Key takeaways Important: This article is for information and news purposes only and is not investment advice. Confluent stock today: trading near the IBM offer As of mid‑day on December 9, 2025, Confluent, Inc. (NASDAQ: CFLT) is trading around $29.87 per share, almost flat versus Monday’s close after a dramatic one‑day move. StockAnalysis That price matters because IBM has agreed to pay $31 in cash for every CFLT share, so the stock now behaves less like a typical growth name and more like a merger‑arbitrage situation. The spread between the market price (≈$29.9) and the offer
9 December 2025
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Warner Bros. Discovery (WBD) Stock Today: Paramount’s $108 Billion Hostile Bid, Netflix Deal Risk and 2026–2050 Forecasts

Warner Bros. Discovery (WBD) Stock Today: Paramount’s $108 Billion Hostile Bid, Netflix Deal Risk and 2026–2050 Forecasts

Date: December 9, 2025 Quick Take 1. What Is Warner Bros. Discovery, Inc. Series A Stock (WBD)? Warner Bros. Discovery, Inc. is a global media and entertainment company spanning film, TV, streaming and gaming, with brands such as Warner Bros., DC, HBO, Max, Discovery Channel, CNN, TNT Sports and others. Yahoo Finance+1 Its publicly traded Series A common stock trades on the Nasdaq under the ticker WBD and is the primary vehicle through which investors gain exposure to the company. Nasdaq and MarketWatch both list it specifically as Warner Bros. Discovery, Inc. Series A Common Stock (WBD). Nasdaq+2MarketWatch+2 Operationally, WBD
9 December 2025
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AlphaTime Acquisition Corp (ATMC) Skyrockets After HCYC Merger Vote: Latest News, Deal Terms and 2026 Outlook

AlphaTime Acquisition Corp (ATMC) Skyrockets After HCYC Merger Vote: Latest News, Deal Terms and 2026 Outlook

AlphaTime Acquisition Corp (NASDAQ: ATMC) – a small SPAC that most investors ignored for two years – just turned into one of the wildest tickers on the screen. As of the morning of December 9, 2025, ATMC was flagged among the top pre‑market gainers, with shares changing hands around $104.70, up roughly 602% from the prior close. RTTNews+1 The move comes just days after shareholders approved a complex merger with Hong Kong insurance broker HCYC and after the Form F‑4 registration statement for the deal became effective. For anyone trying to understand what on earth is going on with this
9 December 2025
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Warner Bros. Discovery (WBD) Stock Surges as Paramount’s $108 Billion Hostile Bid Challenges Netflix Deal

Warner Bros. Discovery (WBD) Stock Surges as Paramount’s $108 Billion Hostile Bid Challenges Netflix Deal

Warner Bros. Discovery, Inc. (NASDAQ: WBD) is trading like a Hollywood cliffhanger on Tuesday, December 9, 2025. Shares are changing hands around the mid‑$27 range after jumping more than 4% intraday, extending a rally that has seen the stock climb roughly 140–150% over the past year. Smartkarma The catalyst: Paramount Skydance’s surprise all‑cash hostile bid of $30 per share, valuing Warner Bros. Discovery at about $108.4 billion including debt and directly challenging Netflix’s already‑signed $72 billion cash‑and‑stock agreement for WBD’s studios and streaming operations. Reuters+2PR Newswire+2 Below is a detailed look at the latest news, the takeover mechanics, analyst forecasts,
9 December 2025
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German Stock Market Outlook Today (9 December 2025): DAX Futures Flat as Fed Cut Bets, Strong Data and M&A Shape the Open

German Stock Market Outlook Today (9 December 2025): DAX Futures Flat as Fed Cut Bets, Strong Data and M&A Shape the Open

Germany’s stock market heads into Tuesday’s session with the DAX hovering just above the 24,000‑point mark, futures signalling only a marginal move at the open, and investors focused squarely on this week’s U.S. Federal Reserve decision and a string of surprisingly strong German data. Below is a full pre‑market briefing on what to know before Frankfurt opens today. Key takeaways before the German market opens 1. How the DAX closed on Monday The DAX 40 started the week on a cautious but positive note. At Monday’s close (8 December 2025), the index finished around 24,055 points, a gain of roughly
9 December 2025
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Stock Market Today

Seagate (STX) stock jumps nearly 6% as Citi hikes target — what to watch next week

Seagate (STX) stock jumps nearly 6% as Citi hikes target — what to watch next week

7 February 2026
Seagate shares rose 5.9% to $429.32 Friday after Citigroup raised its price target to $480 and reiterated a buy rating. The gain ended a two-day slide but left the stock 6.6% below its Feb. 3 high. CEO Dave Mosley sold 20,000 shares on Feb. 2 under a pre-arranged plan, SEC filings show. U.S. jobs and inflation data next week are seen as key tests for tech stocks.
Cummins (CMI) stock price rebounds after earnings whipsaw as investors eye data-center power demand

Cummins (CMI) stock price rebounds after earnings whipsaw as investors eye data-center power demand

7 February 2026
Cummins shares jumped 6.8% to $577.73 Friday, recovering from a nearly 9% post-earnings drop the day before. The company reported Q4 revenue up 1% to $8.54 billion, took a $218 million charge tied to its hydrogen business, and guided for 2026 EBITDA of 17–18% of sales. Demand for data center generators offset weakness in North American truck markets. Analyst reaction was mixed; Truist raised its price target.
Corning stock hits first record close since 2000 as jobs, CPI data loom

Corning stock hits first record close since 2000 as jobs, CPI data loom

7 February 2026
Corning shares surged 8.3% to $122.16 Friday, their highest close since the dot-com era, after Meta agreed to buy up to $6 billion in fiber-optic cables. The stock is up 40% since late 2025, fueled by strong first-quarter guidance and AI data-center demand. Insiders sold shares following the rally, SEC filings show. Investors await next week’s U.S. jobs and inflation data for rate signals.
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