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Mergers & Acquisitions 4 December 2025 - 8 December 2025

First Resources Ltd (SGX:EB5): Q3 2025 Profit Surge, ANJ Acquisition and West Papua Exit Reframe the Palm Oil Story

First Resources Ltd (SGX:EB5): Q3 2025 Profit Surge, ANJ Acquisition and West Papua Exit Reframe the Palm Oil Story

First Resources Ltd shares have surged to S$2.09, up 36% over 12 months, after reporting Q3 2025 sales of US$463.3 million, up 82.5% year-on-year. Net profit for the quarter rose 43.5% to US$87.5 million. The company completed a major Indonesian acquisition and sold debt-laden West Papua assets. Analysts have upgraded the stock and raised target prices.
8 December 2025
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Jardine Matheson Holdings 2025 Outlook: New CEO, $250m Buyback and Mandarin Oriental Deal Signal a New Era

Jardine Matheson Holdings 2025 Outlook: New CEO, $250m Buyback and Mandarin Oriental Deal Signal a New Era

Jardine Matheson is seeking full control of Mandarin Oriental with a US$4.2 billion buyout bid, as shareholders vote on the plan in Bermuda on December 8, 2025. The group is also conducting a US$250 million share buyback and has named private equity veteran Lincoln Pan as CEO. Shares have risen nearly 49% over the past year, valuing the company at about US$20.2 billion.
8 December 2025
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Warner Bros. Discovery (WBD) Stock Before the Bell: What to Know on December 8, 2025 After Netflix’s $82.7 Billion Bid

Warner Bros. Discovery (WBD) Stock Before the Bell: What to Know on December 8, 2025 After Netflix’s $82.7 Billion Bid

Netflix agreed to buy Warner Bros. Discovery’s studios and streaming assets for $27.75 per share in cash and stock, valuing the deal at about $72 billion in equity. WBD shares closed Friday at $26.08, up 6% and near a 52-week high, but still 6.4% below the offer price, reflecting uncertainty over the deal’s completion. The transaction excludes CNN and other linear networks, which will be spun off.
7 December 2025
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WBD Stock: How Netflix’s $82.7 Billion Warner Bros. Takeover Is Rewriting the Outlook for Warner Bros. Discovery Shares (December 7, 2025)

WBD Stock: How Netflix’s $82.7 Billion Warner Bros. Takeover Is Rewriting the Outlook for Warner Bros. Discovery Shares (December 7, 2025)

Netflix will acquire Warner Bros. Discovery’s studios and streaming business, including HBO, in a cash-and-stock deal valued at $72 billion, or $82.7 billion with debt. WBD shares closed at $26.08 on December 5, up 6% after the announcement and more than double their price earlier this year. The offer values WBD at $27.75 per share, a 121% premium to its September 2025 price. The deal is expected to close in 12–18 months.
7 December 2025
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Walgreens Boots Alliance (WBA) Stock in December 2025: Buyout Price, Delisting, and What’s Left for Investors

Walgreens Boots Alliance (WBA) Stock in December 2025: Buyout Price, Delisting, and What’s Left for Investors

Walgreens Boots Alliance was taken private by Sycamore Partners on August 28, 2025, and its WBA shares were delisted from Nasdaq. Shareholders received $11.45 per share in cash plus a right tied to VillageMD asset sales. The last trading price was about $11.98. Recent headlines focus on a December 3 data breach and real estate moves, but WBA stock no longer trades.
7 December 2025
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FuboTV (FUBO) Stock in December 2025: Price Cuts, Hulu + Live TV Merger and NBCU Dispute — Latest News, Forecasts and Analysis

FuboTV (FUBO) Stock in December 2025: Price Cuts, Hulu + Live TV Merger and NBCU Dispute — Latest News, Forecasts and Analysis

FuboTV shares closed at $2.85 on December 5, up over 120% year to date but down more than 55% from their 52-week high. The company cut prices for its Pro and Elite plans by up to 15% after NBCUniversal pulled its channels on November 21. Technical indicators from StockInvest.us and Investing.com rate the stock a “Strong Sell.” Fubo’s market cap sits just under $1 billion.
7 December 2025
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Bendigo Bank’s $5.2 Billion RACQ Deal Meets AML Turbulence: What It Means for Customers and BEN Shares (Updated 6 December 2025)

Bendigo Bank’s $5.2 Billion RACQ Deal Meets AML Turbulence: What It Means for Customers and BEN Shares (Updated 6 December 2025)

Bendigo and Adelaide Bank has agreed to buy RACQ Bank’s retail loan and deposit book, shifting A$5.2 billion in assets and over 90,000 customers, mostly in Queensland. The deal, funded from cash reserves and set to complete between late 2026 and early 2027, comes as Bendigo faces an anti–money laundering review, a police investigation, and new job cuts.
6 December 2025
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Constellation Energy (CEG) Stock on December 6, 2025: Calpine Deal Cleared, AI Power Demand Surges and Wall Street Sees More Upside

Constellation Energy (CEG) Stock on December 6, 2025: Calpine Deal Cleared, AI Power Demand Surges and Wall Street Sees More Upside

Constellation Energy closed at $359.82 on December 5, 2025, with a market cap near $112 billion after delivering a 311% total return over three years. The company cleared its final regulatory hurdle for the $16.4 billion Calpine acquisition following a Department of Justice agreement. Trading volume topped 2 million shares. The stock’s 52-week range spans $160.94 to $412.70.
6 December 2025
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DigitalBridge (DBRG) Soars on SoftBank Takeover Talks – Latest News, Deal Valuations and 2026 Stock Forecast

DigitalBridge (DBRG) Soars on SoftBank Takeover Talks – Latest News, Deal Valuations and 2026 Stock Forecast

DigitalBridge Group shares soared 45% on December 5 after reports that SoftBank is in talks to acquire the company and take it private. DBRG closed near $14.12–$14.20, hitting a 52-week high of $14.84, with trading volume spiking to 56 million shares. No deal has been finalized; both parties declined comment. DigitalBridge’s valuation remains elevated, with a market cap near $2.6 billion and a trailing P/E over 200.
6 December 2025
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Warner Bros. Discovery Stock Soars on Netflix’s $82.7 Billion Takeover — What WBD Investors Need to Know Now

Warner Bros. Discovery Stock Soars on Netflix’s $82.7 Billion Takeover — What WBD Investors Need to Know Now

Netflix will acquire Warner Bros.’ film, TV, and streaming businesses for $82.7 billion after a planned spin-off of Warner Bros. Discovery’s Global Networks division. WBD shares closed at $26.07, up 6.2%, but remain about 6% below the $27.75 per-share deal price. The transaction is expected to close 12–18 months after regulatory and shareholder approvals.
6 December 2025
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Omnicom Group (OMC) Stock Jumps as UBS Lifts Target to $108 on IPG Mega‑Merger UpsideOmnicom GroupOmnicom Group (OMC) Stock Jumps as UBS Lifts Target to $108 on IPG Mega‑Merger Upside

Omnicom Group (OMC) Stock Jumps as UBS Lifts Target to $108 on IPG Mega‑Merger UpsideOmnicom GroupOmnicom Group (OMC) Stock Jumps as UBS Lifts Target to $108 on IPG Mega‑Merger Upside

Omnicom shares rose 4–6% to around $73–75 on December 5 after UBS raised its price target to $108, citing stronger-than-expected synergies from the IPG acquisition. The company announced 4,000 new job cuts, bringing total recent reductions to about 10,000. Despite the rebound, Omnicom remains down about 16–17% year-to-date and trades near its 52-week low.
5 December 2025
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Paramount Skydance Stock (PSKY): Outlook After Netflix’s Warner Bros. Deal – December 5, 2025

Paramount Skydance Stock (PSKY): Outlook After Netflix’s Warner Bros. Deal – December 5, 2025

Netflix agreed to acquire Warner Bros. Discovery’s studio and streaming businesses for about $72 billion in equity, sidelining Paramount Skydance from the bidding. Paramount Skydance shares fell 6.1% to $13.92 in late morning trading December 5, leaving its market cap near $15.3 billion. The stock is down sharply this week after an earnings miss and the failed Warner Bros. bid.
5 December 2025
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Akanda Corp (AKAN) Stock Soars After Shareholder Vote: Reverse Merger, Mexico Towers and 2025–2030 Forecasts

Akanda Corp (AKAN) Stock Soars After Shareholder Vote: Reverse Merger, Mexico Towers and 2025–2030 Forecasts

Akanda Corp shares jumped about 45% in after-hours trading Thursday to $1.37 after shareholders approved major capital changes tied to its reverse merger with First Towers & Fiber Corp. The stock had closed regular trading at $0.95, with a market cap under $1 million. Akanda, once a medical cannabis firm, now owns a telecom infrastructure business in Mexico following the August merger.
5 December 2025
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Warner Bros Discovery Stock Soars on Netflix Takeover Talks – What the WBD–Netflix Deal Means for Investors (Dec. 5, 2025)

Warner Bros Discovery Stock Soars on Netflix Takeover Talks – What the WBD–Netflix Deal Means for Investors (Dec. 5, 2025)

Netflix has entered exclusive talks to acquire Warner Bros. Discovery’s studios and HBO Max streaming unit in a deal valued at $70–75 billion, according to multiple reports. WBD shares traded near $24.50 on December 5, close to a 52-week high. The proposed deal includes a $5 billion break-up fee if blocked by regulators. Analyst price targets cluster around $21–24 per share.
5 December 2025
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EQ Bank to Buy PC Financial from Loblaw in $800 Million Deal – What It Means for EQB, Loblaw and PC Optimum Members

EQ Bank to Buy PC Financial from Loblaw in $800 Million Deal – What It Means for EQB, Loblaw and PC Optimum Members

EQB Inc. will acquire PC Financial from Loblaw Companies for about $800 million, making EQB the exclusive financial partner of the PC Optimum loyalty program. Loblaw will receive roughly 7.2 million EQB shares and cash, gaining an estimated 16–17% stake in EQB. Loblaw expects to extract $500 million in capital from PC Bank before closing. The deal is set to close in 2026, pending regulatory approval.
5 December 2025
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Warner Bros. Discovery (WBD) Stock: Netflix Wins Bidding War – What the $70 Billion Deal Could Mean for Investors

Warner Bros. Discovery (WBD) Stock: Netflix Wins Bidding War – What the $70 Billion Deal Could Mean for Investors

Netflix has entered exclusive talks to acquire Warner Bros. Discovery’s studio and streaming assets after winning a bidding war, according to multiple reports on December 5. The deal values the assets at $70–$75 billion, with an offer of $28–$30 per share. WBD stock closed at $24.5, up 130% over the past year. Paramount and Comcast were reportedly outbid earlier in the process.
5 December 2025
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Anglo American (AAL.L) Stock on 5 December 2025: Teck Merger Vote, BHP Exit and What Comes Next

Anglo American (AAL.L) Stock on 5 December 2025: Teck Merger Vote, BHP Exit and What Comes Next

Anglo American shares closed at 2,950p in London on December 4, near a 12-month high after rising 20% over the past year. The stock rebounded following BHP’s failed $53–60 billion takeover bid and a merger agreement with Teck Resources. BHP must now observe a six-month standstill under UK rules. Technical analysts project further gains but note falling trading volume.
5 December 2025
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Dayforce (NYSE: DAY) Stock on December 4, 2025: Thoma Bravo Buyout, Analyst Ratings and Latest Forecasts

Dayforce (NYSE: DAY) Stock on December 4, 2025: Thoma Bravo Buyout, Analyst Ratings and Latest Forecasts

Dayforce shares traded at $69.11 late December 4, just below the $70 per-share cash buyout price agreed with Thoma Bravo. The stock is down about 5% year-to-date and 13.6% over the past 12 months. Market cap stands near $11 billion. Wall Street analysts maintain a broadly “Hold” outlook as investors focus on the pending deal.
4 December 2025
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Luminar Technologies (LAZR) Stock Jumps on Buyout Hopes Amid Volvo Split and Debt Crunch

Luminar Technologies (LAZR) Stock Jumps on Buyout Hopes Amid Volvo Split and Debt Crunch

Luminar Technologies shares jumped nearly 25% intraday on December 4 to around $1.10, after plunging from a 52-week high of $10.40. The company faces a “substantial doubt” going-concern warning, over $400 million in debt, and a terminated Volvo deal. Q3 revenue rose 21% to $18.7 million, but net loss reached $89.5 million. Founder Austin Russell is pursuing a buyout amid layoffs and restructuring.
4 December 2025
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ZIM Integrated Shipping (ZIM) Soars on Hapag-Lloyd Bid Rumors: Latest News, Dividend Update, and 2026 Outlook

ZIM Integrated Shipping (ZIM) Soars on Hapag-Lloyd Bid Rumors: Latest News, Dividend Update, and 2026 Outlook

ZIM shares rose nearly 4% on 4 December 2025 after reports that Hapag-Lloyd made an offer for the company, though no terms were disclosed and neither firm confirmed a deal. The stock traded around $19.90 midday, with a market cap near $2.4 billion. Q3 revenue fell 36% year-over-year to $1.78 billion, while net income dropped almost 90% to $123 million.
4 December 2025
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  • Asian Penny Stocks Over $600M Market Cap to Watch Amid Renewed Optimism
    April 13, 2026, 1:21 AM EDT. Asian penny stocks have gained attention as easing U.S.-Iran tensions boost investor sentiment in the region. These stocks typically represent smaller companies but show potential for substantial growth. Three notable penny stocks with market capitalizations exceeding US$600 million include Yiwu Huading Nylon Co., Ltd (CN¥4.98 billion), Suning Universal Co., Ltd (CN¥6.37 billion), and Guoquan Food (HK$11.99 billion). Yiwu Huading Nylon stands out with solid financial health and a 14.1x Price-To-Earnings ratio, indicating potential undervaluation, despite expected profit declines. Suning Universal, a real estate developer, holds strong liquidity but currently faces unprofitability. Investors should weigh liquidity and growth prospects amid the complex market dynamics influencing these smaller-cap Asian stocks.

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Wall Street Feels the Heat (and Thrill): Fed Cuts, Tariffs & Mega-Mergers Set NYSE Buzz

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13 April 2026
LIVEMarkets rolling coverageStarted: April 13, 2026, 12:00 AM EDTUpdated: April 13, 2026, 1:37 AM EDT Markets Show Resilience Despite U.S. Blockade of Strait of Hormuz and Oil Price Surge April 13, 2026, 1:37 AM EDT. Markets exhibited muted responses following the U.S. blockade of the Strait of Hormuz, a crucial route handling one-fifth of global oil trade. While **crude oil prices surged** amid fears of tighter supply and rising inflation, equities dipped only modestly as investors seemed to have priced in much of the geopolitical risk. Analysts suggest the market has passed its **peak fear and sell-off phase**, interpreting recent
Bitcoin Price Today Slips After Iran Talks End Without Deal, but ETF Buyers Keep Showing Up

Bitcoin Price Today Slips After Iran Talks End Without Deal, but ETF Buyers Keep Showing Up

12 April 2026
Bitcoin fell 1.4% to $71,707 on Sunday after U.S.-Iran talks in Islamabad ended without a deal. Spot bitcoin ETFs logged net inflows last week, with BlackRock and Fidelity leading Friday’s buying. Morgan Stanley launched its MSBT fund on April 8, the first Wall Street bank to debut a bitcoin ETF. U.S. inflation data showed headline CPI up 3.3% in March, while core CPI rose 2.6%.
XRP Price Today: XRP Slips to $1.33 After Failed U.S.-Iran Talks Hit Crypto

XRP Price Today: XRP Slips to $1.33 After Failed U.S.-Iran Talks Hit Crypto

12 April 2026
XRP slipped about 1% to $1.33 on Sunday after U.S.-Iran peace talks in Islamabad ended without a deal, pressuring crypto markets. The token traded in a narrow range, with bitcoin and ether also weaker. XRP’s market cap stands at $81.7 billion, with $1.96 billion in daily volume. The token remains 63.5% below its all-time high.
Gold Price Today: Bullion Near $4,762 After Weekly Gain, but Failed Iran Talks Cloud Outlook

Gold Price Today: Bullion Near $4,762 After Weekly Gain, but Failed Iran Talks Cloud Outlook

12 April 2026
Spot gold steadied at $4,761.79 an ounce Friday after a third weekly gain, with U.S. futures at $4,787.40. The dollar posted its biggest weekly drop since January, making gold cheaper for non-U.S. buyers. U.S.-Iran talks ended without a deal, keeping geopolitical risks high. China’s central bank increased gold reserves for a 17th month, reaching 74.38 million ounces.
Wall Street Feels the Heat (and Thrill): Fed Cuts, Tariffs & Mega-Mergers Set NYSE Buzz

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12 April 2026
Futu Holdings (FUTU) rose 10.2% in the past week but trades 13.4% below its January level. Shares closed at $154.50, while analysts estimate intrinsic value at $245.48. The company posted a 92.2% return over 12 months. Valuation models indicate earnings exceed risk costs, supporting long-term growth projections.
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