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Mergers & Acquisitions 16 December 2025 - 19 December 2025

Warner Bros. Discovery (WBD) Stock News Today: Harris Associates Signals Openness to a Higher Paramount Bid as Netflix Deal Terms Stay in Focus (Dec. 19, 2025)

Warner Bros. Discovery (WBD) Stock News Today: Harris Associates Signals Openness to a Higher Paramount Bid as Netflix Deal Terms Stay in Focus (Dec. 19, 2025)

WBD shares traded around $28.15 on Dec. 19 after Harris Associates, the company’s fifth-largest shareholder, said it would consider a revised Paramount Skydance bid if deal terms improve. Harris called the Netflix and Paramount offers similar in value but favored Netflix’s terms. WBD stock rebounded after the remarks, reflecting renewed takeover speculation.
19 December 2025
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Robinhood Stock News Today (Dec. 19, 2025): HOOD Rises as Analysts Tout a Prediction-Markets “Supercycle” and WonderFi Deal Timeline Extends

Robinhood Stock News Today (Dec. 19, 2025): HOOD Rises as Analysts Tout a Prediction-Markets “Supercycle” and WonderFi Deal Timeline Extends

Robinhood shares rose 3.41% to $121.16 as of 15:14 UTC Friday after news that its proposed WonderFi acquisition deadline was extended to June 1, 2026. Trading volume reached 6 million shares, with market cap at $127.2 billion. The extension aims to allow more time for integration and regulatory approval in Canada. Wall Street analysts highlighted Robinhood’s prediction markets as a key growth driver.
19 December 2025
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BioMarin to Acquire Amicus Therapeutics for $4.8 Billion in All‑Cash Deal, Expanding Rare Disease Drug Portfolio

BioMarin to Acquire Amicus Therapeutics for $4.8 Billion in All‑Cash Deal, Expanding Rare Disease Drug Portfolio

BioMarin Pharmaceutical will acquire Amicus Therapeutics in an all-cash deal valued at about $4.8 billion, paying $14.50 per share—a 33% premium to Amicus’ prior close. The transaction, approved by both boards, is expected to close in Q2 2026 pending shareholder and regulatory approvals. BioMarin will fund the deal with cash and $3.7 billion in debt financing. The acquisition adds two rare-disease drugs and a Phase 3 pipeline asset.
19 December 2025
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DJT Stock Surges After Trump Media’s $6 Billion TAE Fusion Merger Plan: Price, Deal Terms, and 2026–2031 Outlook (Dec. 19, 2025)

DJT Stock Surges After Trump Media’s $6 Billion TAE Fusion Merger Plan: Price, Deal Terms, and 2026–2031 Outlook (Dec. 19, 2025)

Trump Media & Technology Group and TAE Technologies announced a definitive all-stock merger valued at over $6 billion, with each company’s shareholders set to own about half after closing. DJT shares surged 42% to $14.86 on heavy volume following the news. The deal includes up to $300 million in near-term funding for TAE and is expected to close in mid-2026, pending approvals. Devin Nunes and Michl Binderbauer will serve as co-CEOs.
19 December 2025
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Anglo American plc Stock (AAL.L) in Focus: Teck Merger Momentum, De Beers Sale Watch, and Analyst Forecasts as of Dec. 19, 2025

Anglo American plc Stock (AAL.L) in Focus: Teck Merger Momentum, De Beers Sale Watch, and Analyst Forecasts as of Dec. 19, 2025

Anglo American shares traded near 2,907p in London, close to their 52-week high, as investors focus on the proposed merger with Teck Resources. Canada approved the deal, requiring at least C$4.5 billion in local spending over five years. Regulatory approvals remain pending in China, the U.S., Chile, and Peru. The combined company would become a top-five global copper producer.
19 December 2025
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ABM Industries (NYSE:ABM) Stock Slides on Dec. 18 After Q4 Earnings: WGNSTAR Deal, 2026 Outlook, Dividend Hike and Analyst Calls

ABM Industries (NYSE:ABM) Stock Slides on Dec. 18 After Q4 Earnings: WGNSTAR Deal, 2026 Outlook, Dividend Hike and Analyst Calls

ABM Industries shares fell 10.6% Thursday to $43.13 after reporting adjusted Q4 EPS of $0.88, missing consensus, though revenue rose 5.4% to $2.295 billion, beating estimates. The company cited a $0.26 per-share hit from self-insurance adjustments and announced a $275 million acquisition. UBS downgraded the stock, citing margin and leverage concerns.
18 December 2025
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Trump Media (DJT) Stock Surges After $6 Billion Fusion Merger With TAE: News, Forecasts, and What Comes Next (Dec. 18, 2025)

Trump Media (DJT) Stock Surges After $6 Billion Fusion Merger With TAE: News, Forecasts, and What Comes Next (Dec. 18, 2025)

Trump Media & Technology Group shares jumped 34.77% to $14.11 on Dec. 18 after announcing a $6 billion all-stock merger with TAE Technologies, a private nuclear fusion firm backed by Google. The combined company will be co-led by Devin Nunes and Michl Binderbauer, with each side owning about 50%. Trump Media committed up to $300 million in cash. The deal aims to close by mid-2026.
18 December 2025
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Kellanova Stock (NYSE: K) on Dec. 18, 2025: Mars Deal Closed, $83.50 Cash-Out, Delisting Details, and What Investors Should Know

Kellanova Stock (NYSE: K) on Dec. 18, 2025: Mars Deal Closed, $83.50 Cash-Out, Delisting Details, and What Investors Should Know

Mars completed its acquisition of Kellanova on Dec. 11, 2025. Kellanova shareholders received $83.50 per share in cash, except for limited cases such as exercised appraisal rights. Trading in Kellanova stock was halted, and the company began delisting and SEC deregistration steps. The deal followed final EU regulatory approval on Dec. 8.
18 December 2025
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Ondas Holdings Inc (NASDAQ: ONDS) Stock News Today: Roboteam Acquisition, Share Exchange Deal, and Analyst Forecasts Drive Fresh Volatility (Dec. 18, 2025)

Ondas Holdings Inc (NASDAQ: ONDS) Stock News Today: Roboteam Acquisition, Share Exchange Deal, and Analyst Forecasts Drive Fresh Volatility (Dec. 18, 2025)

Ondas Holdings Inc. issued 5.3 million new shares on Dec. 17 and plans to issue another 2.4 million in early January, tied to exchange agreements with OAS noteholders. The stock dropped 8.9% to $7.37 on heavy volume after the announcement. Ondas expects a $56.6 million non-cash charge in Q4 2025 from the transaction.
18 December 2025
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Netflix Stock (NFLX) After Hours on Dec. 17, 2025: Shares Hold Steady After Warner Bros. Board Backs Netflix Deal — What to Watch Before Thursday’s Open

Netflix Stock (NFLX) After Hours on Dec. 17, 2025: Shares Hold Steady After Warner Bros. Board Backs Netflix Deal — What to Watch Before Thursday’s Open

Netflix shares closed at $94.76 Wednesday and slipped two cents to $94.74 in early after-hours trading. Warner Bros. Discovery’s board rejected Paramount Skydance’s hostile bid and reaffirmed support for Netflix’s proposed acquisition. Trading volume topped 50 million shares as the S&P 500 and Nasdaq fell sharply. A Warner shareholder vote on the Netflix deal is expected by mid-2026.
17 December 2025
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CRH PLC Stock News (Dec. 17, 2025): Buyback Update, New Aggregates Deal and S&P 500 Catalyst Keep CRH Shares in Focus

CRH PLC Stock News (Dec. 17, 2025): Buyback Update, New Aggregates Deal and S&P 500 Catalyst Keep CRH Shares in Focus

CRH plc shares traded near $124 Wednesday, down about 2%, after the company disclosed a repurchase of 31,000 ordinary shares at an average price of $127.73. CRH also announced the acquisition of North American Aggregates, expanding its footprint in New York and New Jersey. The company’s S&P 500 inclusion is set for next week. Financial terms of the acquisition were not disclosed.
17 December 2025
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TWO-PB Stock Today: Two Harbors Series B Preferred Jumps After UWM’s $1.3B Acquisition Deal — Dividend Outlook, Exchange Terms, and Key Risks

TWO-PB Stock Today: Two Harbors Series B Preferred Jumps After UWM’s $1.3B Acquisition Deal — Dividend Outlook, Exchange Terms, and Key Risks

UWM Holdings and Two Harbors Investment Corp. announced a $1.3 billion all-stock merger on December 17, 2025. Two Harbors Series B preferred shares (TWO-PB) will be exchanged one-for-one for new UWMC preferred shares, according to a Form 8-K. The deal is expected to close in Q2 2026, pending approvals. Two Harbors brings a $176 billion mortgage servicing portfolio to the combined company.
17 December 2025
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Warner Bros. Discovery (WBD) Stock on Dec. 17, 2025: Board Seen Rejecting Paramount Bid as Netflix Deal Holds, Analysts Reprice the Upside

Warner Bros. Discovery (WBD) Stock on Dec. 17, 2025: Board Seen Rejecting Paramount Bid as Netflix Deal Holds, Analysts Reprice the Upside

Warner Bros. Discovery shares traded near $28.90 on Dec. 17 as its board prepared to recommend shareholders reject Paramount Skydance’s $30-per-share hostile bid and stick with a Netflix deal for non-cable assets. Jared Kushner’s Affinity Partners exited Paramount’s financing group, weakening its offer. The board’s response could come as soon as Wednesday. WBD shares slipped in premarket trading on the news.
17 December 2025
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Anglo American (AAL) Jumps as Canada Approves Anglo‑Teck Merger: Key Commitments, Timeline, and What Comes Next (Dec. 17, 2025)

Anglo American (AAL) Jumps as Canada Approves Anglo‑Teck Merger: Key Commitments, Timeline, and What Comes Next (Dec. 17, 2025)

Anglo American shares rose about 3% in London after Canada approved its merger with Teck Resources under the Investment Canada Act. The companies agreed to binding commitments on investment, governance, and Canadian jobs. Berenberg raised its price target on Anglo American to 3,400p and reiterated a “buy” rating. The merged group will be headquartered in Canada.
17 December 2025
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Diageo Shares Jump After $2.3bn Asahi Deal: Guinness Owner Sells East African Breweries Stake as Turnaround Debate Intensifies

Diageo Shares Jump After $2.3bn Asahi Deal: Guinness Owner Sells East African Breweries Stake as Turnaround Debate Intensifies

Diageo agreed to sell its 65% stake in East African Breweries to Asahi Group for about $2.3 billion, with completion expected in the second half of 2026. The deal values EABL at $4.8 billion. Diageo shares rose to around 1,720p in London after the announcement but remain far below their 2022 peak of over 4,000p. Diageo will keep a regional presence through licensing agreements.
17 December 2025
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Warner Bros. Discovery Series A Stock (NASDAQ: WBD) on Dec. 16, 2025: Takeover Battle, Latest News, Analyst Forecasts, and What Comes Next

Warner Bros. Discovery Series A Stock (NASDAQ: WBD) on Dec. 16, 2025: Takeover Battle, Latest News, Analyst Forecasts, and What Comes Next

Warner Bros. Discovery shares traded around $29.25 Tuesday, below Paramount Skydance’s $30-per-share cash offer and above Netflix’s $27.75 implied value. The price reflects investor uncertainty over which deal will close and on what terms. Wall Street banks are competing for advisory roles as the bidding process nears a decision. Comcast’s Versant spinoff is influencing how investors value WBD’s legacy cable networks.
16 December 2025
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Netflix (NFLX) Stock News, Forecasts and Analyst Takes for December 16, 2025: Warner Bros. Deal Drama, EU Antitrust Signals, and What’s Next

Netflix (NFLX) Stock News, Forecasts and Analyst Takes for December 16, 2025: Warner Bros. Deal Drama, EU Antitrust Signals, and What’s Next

Netflix shares traded at $93.93, up 0.17% as of 15:02 UTC Dec. 16, amid market pressure and focus on its $82.7 billion bid for Warner Bros. assets. The deal faces a rival offer from Paramount Skydance and regulatory scrutiny in the U.S. and Europe. Netflix expects $2–3 billion in annual cost savings if the deal closes. The transaction is targeted to close in 12–18 months, pending approvals.
16 December 2025
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Kellanova Stock (K) Update on Dec. 16, 2025: Mars Deal Closed, Shares Cashed Out at $83.50, and What Investors Watch Next

Kellanova Stock (K) Update on Dec. 16, 2025: Mars Deal Closed, Shares Cashed Out at $83.50, and What Investors Watch Next

Mars completed its acquisition of Kellanova on December 11, 2025, converting each eligible share into the right to receive $83.50 in cash. Trading of Kellanova stock was halted and delisting from the NYSE is underway. Kellanova is now a wholly owned Mars subsidiary. Shareholders await cash payouts as deregistration filings proceed.
16 December 2025
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Warner Bros. Discovery Stock (WBD) Today: Takeover Bidding War Keeps Shares Pinned Near $30 as Deadlines and Regulators Loom

Warner Bros. Discovery Stock (WBD) Today: Takeover Bidding War Keeps Shares Pinned Near $30 as Deadlines and Regulators Loom

Warner Bros. Discovery traded at $29.71 on December 16, just below the $30-per-share offer, as takeover speculation intensified. Netflix reaffirmed its bid despite a hostile offer from Paramount Skydance and is publicly addressing antitrust concerns. European regulators emerged as a potential obstacle, raising new uncertainty for deal timelines.
16 December 2025
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