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Mergers & Acquisitions News 12 December 2025 - 16 December 2025

Vedanta Demerger Approved: Mumbai NCLT Clears Split Into Five Listed Companies After Oil Ministry Objections; Shares Jump

Vedanta Demerger Approved: Mumbai NCLT Clears Split Into Five Listed Companies After Oil Ministry Objections; Shares Jump

Mumbai | December 16, 2025 — Vedanta Ltd’s long-awaited demerger plan has crossed its biggest legal hurdle after the Mumbai bench of the National Company Law Tribunal (NCLT) sanctioned the group’s restructuring scheme on Tuesday, clearing the way for the Anil Agarwal-led metals-to-oil conglomerate to split into five sector-focused, separately listed businesses. mint+2Live Law+2 The decision ends months of uncertainty created by objections from the Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Gas (MoPNG), which argued the proposed breakup could complicate the government’s ability to recover dues linked to Vedanta’s oil and gas operations and raised questions on hydrocarbon disclosures, liabilities, and
16 December 2025
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ServiceNow (NOW) Stock: Armis Deal Rumors Trigger Sharp Selloff as Analysts Split Ahead of 5-for-1 Stock Split

ServiceNow (NOW) Stock: Armis Deal Rumors Trigger Sharp Selloff as Analysts Split Ahead of 5-for-1 Stock Split

Dec. 16, 2025 — ServiceNow, Inc. (NYSE: NOW) is having a very “2025 tech stock” moment: big strategic ambition, big market reaction, and Wall Street arguing in public. Shares of the enterprise workflow software leader closed at about $765.20 after sliding roughly 11.5% in the latest session, one of the stock’s steepest single-day drops in months. StockAnalysis+1 The immediate catalyst isn’t earnings. It’s M&A speculation: a report that ServiceNow is in advanced talks to buy cybersecurity firm Armis in a deal that could be valued at up to $7 billion—potentially ServiceNow’s biggest acquisition to date. Reuters+1 At the same time,
16 December 2025
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Anglo American plc Stock (AAL) in Focus on 16 December 2025: Canada Clears Anglo‑Teck Merger, Analysts’ Price Targets and Key Risks

Anglo American plc Stock (AAL) in Focus on 16 December 2025: Canada Clears Anglo‑Teck Merger, Analysts’ Price Targets and Key Risks

London/Vancouver — 16 December 2025. Anglo American plc (LSE: AAL) is back in the spotlight after the company and Canada’s Teck Resources secured a major regulatory green light that moves their proposed “merger of equals” materially closer to completion—an outcome investors have been watching closely as the global race for copper assets accelerates. On Tuesday, 16 December 2025, Anglo American and Teck confirmed they have received Government of Canada approval under the Investment Canada Act (ICA) for their planned combination announced on 9 September 2025. The approval is tied to a detailed package of binding commitments on investment, jobs, governance,
16 December 2025
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WSP Global to Buy TRC Companies for $3.3 Billion, Building a U.S. Power & Energy Leader

WSP Global to Buy TRC Companies for $3.3 Billion, Building a U.S. Power & Energy Leader

December 15, 2025 — WSP Global is making one of its biggest strategic bets yet on the North American energy transition. The Montreal-based professional services firm said it has agreed to acquire U.S.-based TRC Companies in an all-cash transaction valued at US$3.3 billion (about C$4.5 billion using an exchange rate cited by the company). The deal is designed to scale WSP’s power-and-utilities business at a moment when grid investment is rising—driven by electrification, aging infrastructure, and the rapid growth of power-hungry data centers. GlobeNewswire+1 If the transaction closes as expected in Q1 2026, WSP says the combined business would become
16 December 2025
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Warner Bros. Discovery (WBD) Stock Today, Dec. 15, 2025: Netflix Deal Stands Firm as Paramount’s Hostile Bid Keeps Shares Near $30

Warner Bros. Discovery (WBD) Stock Today, Dec. 15, 2025: Netflix Deal Stands Firm as Paramount’s Hostile Bid Keeps Shares Near $30

Warner Bros. Discovery, Inc. Series A common stock (NASDAQ: WBD) is trading in a rare kind of market—one where headlines are the primary catalyst and traditional valuation models temporarily take a back seat. As of Monday, December 15, 2025, WBD shares are hovering around $29.76, after trading between roughly $29.53 and $30.00 intraday. That price level is meaningful: it sits above Netflix’s agreed $27.75-per-share deal value (signaling investors are pricing in a better outcome than Netflix’s current terms), yet just below the $30 all-cash figure tied to Paramount Skydance’s hostile push (reflecting the market’s discount for risk, timing, and regulatory
15 December 2025
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iRobot Bankruptcy: Roomba Maker Files for Chapter 11, Picea Robotics to Acquire and Take Company Private

iRobot Bankruptcy: Roomba Maker Files for Chapter 11, Picea Robotics to Acquire and Take Company Private

December 15, 2025 — iRobot, the Massachusetts-based company behind the Roomba robot vacuum, has filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection in the United States and struck a deal that will hand ownership to its primary contract manufacturer and secured lender, Shenzhen PICEA Robotics (Picea). The company says it expects no interruption to Roomba devices, app services, customer programs, or product support as the court-supervised restructuring plays out. Reuters+2iRobot MediaKit+2 The move caps a steep reversal for one of consumer robotics’ best-known pioneers. Once buoyed by pandemic-era demand and the near-household-name status of “Roomba,” iRobot has struggled under the weight of
15 December 2025
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Equinox Gold Corp Stock (EQX) in Focus After $1.015 Billion Brazil Mine Sale to CMOC: Latest News, Forecasts, and Key Levels to Watch (Dec. 15, 2025)

Equinox Gold Corp Stock (EQX) in Focus After $1.015 Billion Brazil Mine Sale to CMOC: Latest News, Forecasts, and Key Levels to Watch (Dec. 15, 2025)

Equinox Gold Corp stock is in the spotlight on Monday, December 15, 2025, after the Canadian miner announced a major portfolio shake-up: the sale of its Brazil operations to a subsidiary of China’s CMOC Group for total consideration of $1.015 billion. The transaction is reshaping Equinox’s geographic footprint, accelerating debt reduction plans, and reframing the investment debate around a simpler “North America–anchored” production story—right as gold prices remain historically elevated. Equinox Gold+2Reuters+2 Below is what happened, why it matters for EQX stock (TSX: EQX, NYSE American: EQX), what analysts and market trackers are forecasting as of Dec. 15, and the
15 December 2025
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iRobot Corporation Stock (IRBT) in Focus: Chapter 11 Bankruptcy, Picea Buyout Plan, and What It Means for Shareholders (Dec. 15, 2025)

iRobot Corporation Stock (IRBT) in Focus: Chapter 11 Bankruptcy, Picea Buyout Plan, and What It Means for Shareholders (Dec. 15, 2025)

iRobot Corporation (NASDAQ: IRBT) — the Roomba robot vacuum pioneer that helped make “robots in the home” feel normal — is now at a make-or-break moment for investors. On December 14–15, 2025, the company announced it has entered a court-supervised, pre-packaged Chapter 11 bankruptcy process tied to a deal that would transfer ownership to its secured lender and primary contract manufacturer, Shenzhen PICEA Robotics (together with Santrum Hong Kong). PR Newswire+1 For IRBT stockholders, the headline isn’t just “bankruptcy.” It’s the line in iRobot’s own announcement that changes everything: the company expects common shareholders to receive no recovery if the
15 December 2025
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Anglo American PLC Stock (AAL.L) Today: Teck Merger Milestones, Copper Outlook, Analyst Forecasts and Key Risks (15 December 2025)

Anglo American PLC Stock (AAL.L) Today: Teck Merger Milestones, Copper Outlook, Analyst Forecasts and Key Risks (15 December 2025)

Anglo American plc stock (LSE: AAL, ticker often shown as AAL.L) is trading in a market that’s trying to price two big things at once: a copper-heavy future shaped by a transformational merger with Teck Resources, and the very real execution risk that comes with mega-deals, regulatory scrutiny, and operational bottlenecks. In London trading on 15 December 2025, Anglo American shares hovered around the mid‑2,800p level (roughly £28–£29 per share), after a volatile stretch that included a sharp drop late last week. FT Markets+1 What matters for Anglo American stock right now Anglo American share price on 15 December 2025:
15 December 2025
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HSBC Holdings Plc Stock: Hang Seng Bank Buyout Vote Nears, Dividend Signals, and Analyst Forecasts (Dec. 15, 2025)

HSBC Holdings Plc Stock: Hang Seng Bank Buyout Vote Nears, Dividend Signals, and Analyst Forecasts (Dec. 15, 2025)

HSBC Holdings Plc (HSBA.L / 0005.HK / HSBC) heads into mid-December with a very “HSBC” mix of catalysts: a large, Asia-centric acquisition moving closer to a shareholder vote, upgraded profitability guidance from management, and fresh consensus estimates that map what the sell side thinks the bank can deliver through 2027. The headline on December 15 is simple: the proposed take-private of Hong Kong’s Hang Seng Bank is advancing through its formal process—important because the deal is big enough to shape how investors think about capital returns, risk exposure to Hong Kong and mainland China property, and HSBC’s strategic pivot under
15 December 2025
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Rama Steel Tubes to Acquire UAE’s Automech Group for ₹728 Crore: Deal Terms, Share Swap, and Stock Price Today (Dec 15, 2025)

Rama Steel Tubes to Acquire UAE’s Automech Group for ₹728 Crore: Deal Terms, Share Swap, and Stock Price Today (Dec 15, 2025)

Rama Steel Tubes Ltd (NSE: RAMASTEEL; BSE: 539309), a small-cap Indian steel tubes and pipes maker that has been on traders’ radars for its long-term multibagger run, is attempting a major strategic leap beyond commodity manufacturing. The company has announced a joint acquisition—along with its wholly owned UAE arm—of Automech Group Holding Limited, a UAE-based engineering and industrial services group, for a total consideration of AED 296 million (about ₹728 crore). Business Standard+1 The proposed transaction is positioned as a pivot into higher-margin fabrication and precision engineering, with management outlining an ambitious post-deal growth roadmap that could reshape how investors
15 December 2025
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JTC Plc Share Price, News and Forecast: Permira’s 1,340p Takeover Keeps LSE:JTC Range‑Bound — What to Watch This Week (Updated 14 Dec 2025)

JTC Plc Share Price, News and Forecast: Permira’s 1,340p Takeover Keeps LSE:JTC Range‑Bound — What to Watch This Week (Updated 14 Dec 2025)

Updated Sunday, 14 December 2025 — JTC plc (LSE:JTC) is trading in an unusually tight band because the stock is effectively in “takeover limbo”: markets are weighing a recommended all‑cash acquisition at 1,340p per share against the time, conditions and risks of getting that deal over the line. Investing.com+1 As of 14 Dec 2025, JTC is quoted at 1,280.00p (prior close 1,278.00p), near the top of its 52‑week range (751p to 1,384p) — a range that now mostly reflects the takeover announcement and the market’s “deal probability” math rather than day‑to‑day fundamentals. Investing.com Below is what mattered this week, what’s
14 December 2025
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Anglo American (AAL) Share Price This Week: Teck Merger Vote Clears, Court Approval Follows — Forecast and Week Ahead (Updated 14 Dec 2025)

Anglo American (AAL) Share Price This Week: Teck Merger Vote Clears, Court Approval Follows — Forecast and Week Ahead (Updated 14 Dec 2025)

Updated: Sunday, 14 December 2025 (14.12.2025)Company: Anglo American plcTicker: LSE: AAL (often quoted in pence, GBp) Anglo American shares head into the new week with one big story still doing most of the heavy lifting: the proposed $53 billion all‑stock “merger of equals” with Teck Resources, a deal designed to turn the group into a copper-heavy mining heavyweight. The market has largely moved past the “will shareholders approve it?” stage — that box is now ticked — and is pivoting to the messier part: regulators, execution risk, and copper fundamentals. Reuters+2Teck Resources Limited+2 As of this update (Sunday, when markets
14 December 2025
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Synopsys (SNPS) Stock: Q4 Earnings Beat, Ansys Integration, and What to Watch Next Week (Updated Dec. 12, 2025)

Synopsys (SNPS) Stock: Q4 Earnings Beat, Ansys Integration, and What to Watch Next Week (Updated Dec. 12, 2025)

(SEO): Synopsys stock (SNPS) whipsawed after fiscal Q4 earnings. Here’s the latest news, 2026 guidance, analyst targets, and catalysts for the week ahead. Synopsys, Inc. (NASDAQ: SNPS) ended Friday, Dec. 12, 2025 at $452.95, falling 5.09% in a broad risk-off session and snapping a three-day winning streak. Trading volume rose to roughly 2.7 million shares, above its 50‑day average, as the stock underperformed several key peers on the day. MarketWatch The move capped a volatile week dominated by fiscal Q4 2025 earnings (reported Dec. 10), management’s fiscal 2026 outlook, ongoing digestion of the Ansys acquisition, and a shifting macro backdrop
13 December 2025
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ZIM Stock News Today (Dec. 13, 2025): Strategic Review, Buyout Chatter, Proxy Fight—and What to Watch Next Week

ZIM Stock News Today (Dec. 13, 2025): Strategic Review, Buyout Chatter, Proxy Fight—and What to Watch Next Week

Updated: Saturday, December 13, 2025 (U.S. markets last closed Friday, Dec. 12). ZIM Integrated Shipping Services Ltd. (NYSE: ZIM) ended the week in a familiar state for shipping investors: volatile. After trading around the $20 area earlier in the week, ZIM shares closed at $18.76 on Friday, Dec. 12, down 5.40% on the day. Across the five-session week (Dec. 8–12), the stock slid roughly 6.6%, with a weekly range that stretched from an intraday high of $20.70 (Dec. 8) to a low of $18.56 (Dec. 12). Yahoo Finance+1 Behind the price swings is a rare (and spicy) mix of catalysts
13 December 2025
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Anglo American plc Stock News & Forecast (13 December 2025): Teck Merger Milestones, Analyst Price Targets, and Key Risks

Anglo American plc Stock News & Forecast (13 December 2025): Teck Merger Milestones, Analyst Price Targets, and Key Risks

Anglo American plc shares (LSE: AAL; commonly quoted as AAL.L) head into the weekend with investors focused on one dominating storyline: the proposed “merger of equals” with Canada’s Teck Resources, a deal designed to reshape Anglo American into a far more copper‑heavy company at a moment when copper has become the metal of choice for both the energy transition and the AI-era buildout of power-hungry data centers. Reuters+1 As of 13 December 2025, Anglo American is quoted around 2,817p (£28.17), after a weaker end to the week. That places the stock well above its 52‑week lows but still below the
13 December 2025
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Compass Group PLC Stock (LSE: CPG) Update: Share Price Near 12-Month Lows as FY2026 Outlook, Vermaat Deal and Analyst Forecasts Take Center Stage (13 Dec 2025)

Compass Group PLC Stock (LSE: CPG) Update: Share Price Near 12-Month Lows as FY2026 Outlook, Vermaat Deal and Analyst Forecasts Take Center Stage (13 Dec 2025)

Compass Group PLC (LSE: CPG)—the FTSE 100 contract catering and food services giant—heads into mid-December with its share price hovering near the lower end of its 52-week range, even after delivering another year of strong profit growth and setting out fresh FY2026 guidance. The near-term narrative is being shaped by three big threads: (1) a softer-looking growth rate in 2026 as inflation cools, (2) the next leg of M&A-driven expansion, led by the Vermaat acquisition now cleared by EU regulators, and (3) a cluster of broker notes arguing the recent pullback has opened a potentially attractive entry point for long-term
13 December 2025
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Qualcomm (QCOM) Stock News Today: Alphawave Deal Nears the Finish Line, Ventana RISC‑V Acquisition, and AI Chip Ambitions — December 12, 2025

Qualcomm (QCOM) Stock News Today: Alphawave Deal Nears the Finish Line, Ventana RISC‑V Acquisition, and AI Chip Ambitions — December 12, 2025

QUALCOMM Incorporated (NASDAQ: QCOM) closed Friday, December 12, 2025 at $179.26, after trading between $179.23 and $183.11, as chip stocks cooled amid renewed “AI bubble” jitters across the broader tech market. StockAnalysis+1 Yet beneath the day-to-day volatility, Qualcomm’s investor narrative is getting clearer: the company is pushing hard to broaden its revenue mix beyond smartphones, with fresh M&A moves and new AI-focused initiatives spanning data centers, edge devices, industrial video intelligence, and CPU architecture. Below is a detailed look at the most relevant Qualcomm stock news, forecasts, and market analysis investors are weighing on 12/12/2025—and the near-term catalysts that could
12 December 2025
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Warner Bros. Discovery Stock (WBD) Today: Netflix Deal vs. Paramount’s $30 Tender Offer, Latest News, Analyst Forecasts and What Comes Next (Dec. 12, 2025)

Warner Bros. Discovery Stock (WBD) Today: Netflix Deal vs. Paramount’s $30 Tender Offer, Latest News, Analyst Forecasts and What Comes Next (Dec. 12, 2025)

Warner Bros. Discovery, Inc. Series A shares (Nasdaq: WBD) are trading around the high-$20s on December 12, 2025, after a week that has turned the company into the center of a rare, high-stakes takeover fight—one that could reshape streaming, Hollywood’s studio system, and the U.S. cable-TV endgame. The stock’s direction now depends less on quarterly execution and more on deal odds, regulators, and who blinks first. Reuters+2Reuters+2 The headline driving WBD stock: two rival bids, two very different futures In simple terms, WBD shareholders are staring at two competing storylines: That split—partial vs. full acquisition—is a big reason WBD stock
12 December 2025
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Goldman Sachs Stock Forecast (NYSE: GS): Fresh Highs, New Analyst Targets, and an M&A-Fueled 2026 Setup — What to Know on Dec. 12, 2025

Goldman Sachs Stock Forecast (NYSE: GS): Fresh Highs, New Analyst Targets, and an M&A-Fueled 2026 Setup — What to Know on Dec. 12, 2025

Goldman Sachs (GS) is trading near record levels as Wall Street lifts price targets and dealmaking momentum builds. Here’s the latest news, forecasts, and key risks to watch into 2026. Published: Friday, December 12, 2025 Goldman Sachs Group, Inc. (The) (NYSE: GS) is closing out the week in the spotlight as its stock hovers near fresh highs, helped by a powerful mix of rate-cut tailwinds, rebounding dealmaking, and a steady drumbeat of bullish (but increasingly selective) analyst commentary. By Thursday’s close (Dec. 11), GS finished at $911.03 after trading as high as $919.10 intraday, with pre-market pricing on Friday (Dec.
12 December 2025
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KLA Corp shares surged 8.4% to $1,442.95 Friday, leading gains in chip-equipment stocks after Amazon announced a major increase in capital spending. About 1.6 million KLA shares traded as the PHLX semiconductor index rose 5.7%. KLA’s board declared a $1.90 quarterly dividend, payable March 3 to holders as of Feb. 17. Applied Materials and Lam Research also rallied sharply into the close.
CBA share price: Commonwealth Bank stock steadies after ASX selloff as earnings loom

CBA share price: Commonwealth Bank stock steadies after ASX selloff as earnings loom

8 February 2026
Commonwealth Bank of Australia closed Friday down 0.23% at A$158.91, outperforming a 2.03% drop in the S&P/ASX 200. Investors await CBA’s half-year results on Feb. 11 and commentary from CEO Matt Comyn. The Reserve Bank’s recent cash-rate hike to 3.85% and upcoming mortgage repricing are in focus. CBA flagged A$68 million in provisions and A$53 million in non-recurring income items.
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