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Tripadvisor (TRIP) Stock Edges Higher as Mizuho Upgrade Backs Cost Cuts, Viator Merger and AI Pivot – November 14, 2025

Tripadvisor (TRIP) Stock Edges Higher as Mizuho Upgrade Backs Cost Cuts, Viator Merger and AI Pivot – November 14, 2025

Tripadvisor, Inc. (NASDAQ: TRIP) returned to investors’ good graces on Friday after Mizuho upgraded the online travel company and lifted its price target, signaling Wall Street is starting to warm to an aggressive restructuring that includes layoffs, a Viator merger and a deeper bet on AI-powered travel experiences. Investing.com+1 As of mid‑day Friday, Tripadvisor shares were trading around $15.00, up roughly 1.5% from Thursday’s close at $14.78, though still well below their 52‑week high of $20.16. Investing.com+1 The bounce follows a bruising 6.75% slide on Thursday, when the stock sold off with the broader market despite recently reporting better‑than‑expected Q3
14 November 2025
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Merck to Buy Cidara Therapeutics for $9.2 Billion in Bold Bet on Long‑Acting Flu Prevention

Merck to Buy Cidara Therapeutics for $9.2 Billion in Bold Bet on Long‑Acting Flu Prevention

Merck & Co. (NYSE: MRK) has agreed to acquire Cidara Therapeutics (Nasdaq: CDTX) in a deal valued at about $9.2 billion, a blockbuster move that gives the pharma giant a late‑stage, long‑acting influenza prevention drug as it prepares for life after cancer juggernaut Keytruda. Reuters+1 Key points at a glance Deal terms: a rich premium for a single late‑stage asset Under the definitive agreement announced this morning, Merck will, through a subsidiary, launch a tender offer to purchase all outstanding shares of Cidara for $221.50 per share in cash. That price represents a 108.9% premium to Cidara’s last closing price
14 November 2025
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Sealed Air (SEE) Soars to 52‑Week High as Clayton Dubilier & Rice Weighs Take‑Private Deal

Sealed Air (SEE) Soars to 52‑Week High as Clayton Dubilier & Rice Weighs Take‑Private Deal

Sealed Air Corporation (NYSE: SEE), maker of Bubble Wrap, jumped to a 52‑week high on November 13, 2025, as private‑equity firm Clayton Dubilier & Rice reportedly explores a take‑private deal. Here’s what’s driving SEE stock today, including fresh buyout rumors, Q3 2025 earnings, analyst targets, and key risks. Sealed Air Corporation (NYSE: SEE) is suddenly one of Wall Street’s hottest tickers. The packaging company behind Bubble Wrap and Cryovac is rallying sharply today after multiple reports that private‑equity giant Clayton, Dubilier & Rice (CD&R) is exploring a takeover that could take Sealed Air private. By late morning on Thursday, SEE
13 November 2025
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Mersana Therapeutics (MRSN) Soars on Up to $285 Million Day One Biopharmaceuticals Buyout: All the Key News on November 13, 2025

Mersana Therapeutics (MRSN) Soars on Up to $285 Million Day One Biopharmaceuticals Buyout: All the Key News on November 13, 2025

Mersana Therapeutics (NASDAQ: MRSN) is back in the headlines in a big way today after announcing a definitive agreement to be acquired by Day One Biopharmaceuticals in a deal worth up to approximately $285 million. The news has sent MRSN shares rocketing higher and triggered immediate legal and regulatory attention, making this one of the most closely watched biotech deals of the day. GlobeNewswire+2Quiver Quantitative+2 Below is a complete roundup of today’s major developments around Mersana Therapeutics (MRSN) — structured and optimized for readers who find this via Google News or Discover. Today’s Mersana (MRSN) Headlines at a Glance –
13 November 2025
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Pfizer Stock Plunge and Promise: Vaccine Slump, Weight-Loss War, and a $10B Gamble – Is PFE Poised for a Comeback?

Pfizer Stock Today, November 13, 2025: BioNTech Stake Sale, Metsera Deal and a 6%+ Dividend Put PFE Back in Focus

Pfizer stock (NYSE: PFE) is trading higher today as investors digest a fresh batch of headlines: a planned sale of the company’s remaining stake in Covid-19 vaccine partner BioNTech, ongoing reaction to its $10 billion Metsera obesity-drug deal, and renewed debate around whether PFE’s rich dividend compensates for its strategic risks. As of the latest quotes on Thursday, November 13, Pfizer shares are changing hands around $25.9, up roughly 1.4% on the day after trading between about $25.3 and $25.9 in today’s session. That puts the company’s market capitalization near $147 billion, with the stock still trading on a single-digit earnings multiple and yielding around 6.6–7% on a
13 November 2025
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BP Stock Soars as Oil Rally and Strategic Shift Boost Investor Confidence

BP Nears Castrol Sale: Stonepeak in Advanced Talks as Valuation Swirls Around $8 Billion (Nov 13, 2025)

Published: November 13, 2025 Key points What’s new today Industry outlet Offshore Engineer reported in the early hours of Thursday that BP’s talks with Stonepeak are ongoing and part of a portfolio overhaul designed to meet the company’s $20 billion asset‑sale target. The update reiterates Reuters’ exclusive from late Wednesday and keeps Stonepeak at the front of the queue. oedigital.com+1 While neither BP nor Stonepeak has commented publicly, the cadence of coverage suggests the process is in a decisive phase. Reuters’ report adds that BP’s U.S. depositary receipts initially rose about 2% on the headline before easing—an indication investors see
13 November 2025
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CMCT Stock Soars After $44M Sale of Lending Arm; CFO Transition and SBA Consent in Focus (Nov. 12, 2025)

CMCT Stock Soars After $44M Sale of Lending Arm; CFO Transition and SBA Consent in Focus (Nov. 12, 2025)

Published: November 12, 2025 What happened Creative Media & Community Trust Corporation (NASDAQ: CMCT) said today it has signed a definitive agreement to sell its lending division to PG FR Holding, LLC, an affiliate of the Atlanta‑based Peachtree Group. The deal value is approximately $44 million (net of certain securitization debt) and is expected to generate about $31 million in net cash to CMCT after debt paydowns and transaction costs, pending closing conditions. Business Wire Public markets applauded the move. CMCT shares ripped higher intraday—up roughly 66% around 12:24 p.m. ET—as traders digested the strategic divestiture and projected liquidity boost.
12 November 2025
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Baytex Energy (BTE.TO) Sells Eagle Ford Assets for US$2.305 Billion; Stock Jumps After CIRO Halt — Nov. 12, 2025

Baytex Energy (BTE.TO) Sells Eagle Ford Assets for US$2.305 Billion; Stock Jumps After CIRO Halt — Nov. 12, 2025

Calgary producer exits the U.S., refocuses on higher‑return Canadian oil plays, plans debt repayment and accelerated shareholder returns. Baytex exits the U.S. with a US$2.305B sale Baytex Energy Corp. (TSX: BTE; NYSE: BTE) said today it has signed a definitive agreement to sell all of its U.S. Eagle Ford assets to an undisclosed buyer for US$2.305 billion (about C$3.25 billion) in cash. Management framed the deal as a pivot to “a focused, high‑return Canadian energy producer,” emphasizing heavy oil, Viking light oil, and the rapidly scaling Pembina Duvernay. baytexenergy.com Use of proceeds and capital returns. Baytex intends to repay outstanding
12 November 2025
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BILL Holdings (BILL) Surges as Company Explores a Sale — What Investors Need to Know Today (Nov. 12, 2025)

BILL Holdings (BILL) Surges as Company Explores a Sale — What Investors Need to Know Today (Nov. 12, 2025)

BILL Holdings, Inc. (NYSE: BILL) rallied today after multiple outlets reported the SMB payments platform is weighing strategic options, including a potential sale. Below is a concise rundown of what changed today, why it matters, and what to watch next. What happened today Reports of a strategic review lit a fire under BILL’s stock. Reuters said BILL concluded its shares are undervalued and is exploring a sale; talks remain preliminary with no assurance of a transaction. Bloomberg’s legal desk added that a financial adviser is soliciting interest from larger industry rivals and PE sponsors. The company hasn’t commented on the
12 November 2025
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Clearwater Analytics (CWAN) Weighs Sale; Shares Jump as Wellington Files 6.2% Stake and New Report Flags $2.7T Insurance ‘Alts’ Shift

Clearwater Analytics (CWAN) Weighs Sale; Shares Jump as Wellington Files 6.2% Stake and New Report Flags $2.7T Insurance ‘Alts’ Shift

Clearwater Analytics Holdings, Inc. (NYSE: CWAN) is in the spotlight today after Bloomberg reported the investment‑software company is considering a potential sale following inbound takeover interest. The headline sent CWAN shares higher in Wednesday trading, coinciding with a new industry study the company released on insurers’ growing allocations to alternative assets and a fresh Schedule 13G filing showing Wellington Management as a ≥5% shareholder. SEC+3Bloomberg Law+3 Key takeaways (Nov. 12, 2025) What happened Sale interest surfaces. Bloomberg reported overnight that Clearwater Analytics “is considering a potential sale after receiving takeover interest,” citing people familiar with the matter. Such reports frequently
12 November 2025
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CMCT Sells Lending Arm to Peachtree Affiliate for ~$44M; Stock Jumps, CFO Transition Set — Nov. 12, 2025

CMCT Sells Lending Arm to Peachtree Affiliate for ~$44M; Stock Jumps, CFO Transition Set — Nov. 12, 2025

Creative Media & Community Trust Corporation (NASDAQ: CMCT) said it has signed a definitive agreement to sell its lending division to PG FR Holding, LLC, an affiliate of Atlanta-based Peachtree Group. The deal is expected to generate approximately $31 million in net cash for CMCT at closing and advances the company’s pivot toward multifamily growth and balance-sheet strength. Business Wire+1 Deal details: exiting SBA lender PMC/First Western CMCT is divesting First Western SBLC, Inc. (operating as PMC Commercial Trust), a national direct lender focused on SBA 7(a) loans. Peachtree said the acquisition expands its credit platform and noted PMC’s Preferred
12 November 2025
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Amaze Holdings (AMZE) Completes The Food Channel Acquisition; Plans Platform Revamp for Culinary Creators — Nov 12, 2025

Amaze Holdings (AMZE) Completes The Food Channel Acquisition; Plans Platform Revamp for Culinary Creators — Nov 12, 2025

NYSE American–listed Amaze Holdings closed its purchase of The Food Channel, paid via a convertible promissory note, and says a refreshed FoodChannel.com will soon serve its 60,000+ food creators. Shares were among early pre‑market movers. Amaze Holdings, Inc.+1 What happened At 8:30 a.m. ET on November 12, 2025, Amaze Holdings, Inc. (NYSE American: AMZE) announced it completed the acquisition of the assets of The Food Channel, a long‑standing culinary media brand founded in 1989 that moved online in 1993 and joined the USA Today network in 2017. The deal price is $650,000 paid via a convertible promissory note. Amaze plans
12 November 2025
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