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Mergers and Acquisitions News 31 December 2025 - 14 January 2026

Netflix stock slips as all-cash Warner Bros bid talk swirls, with earnings days away

Netflix stock slips as all-cash Warner Bros bid talk swirls, with earnings days away

New York, January 14, 2026, 10:49 (EST) — Regular session Netflix shares dropped 1.6% Wednesday morning amid new developments in its pursuit of Warner Bros Discovery’s studio and streaming units. Warner Bros stock held steady, while Paramount Skydance slipped roughly 0.6%. (Reuters) This report matters now because the battle has become a test of structure: how much cash Netflix is ready to commit and how fast it can win over regulators. Earnings are out next week, leaving the stock little margin for unclear answers. Paramount ramped up the pressure Monday, suing Warner Bros Discovery to demand more details on the
14 January 2026
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Glencore stock steady as Rio Tinto lines up banks for possible takeover

Glencore stock steady as Rio Tinto lines up banks for possible takeover

London, 14 Jan 2026, 08:16 GMT — Regular session Glencore plc (GLEN.L) held steady at 470.2 pence in early London trading Wednesday, reflecting last week’s takeover rumors already baked into the price. (Glencore) Rio Tinto has tapped JPMorgan, Evercore, and Macquarie to advise on a possible Glencore takeover, according to a source close to the matter who spoke to Reuters. The banks are competing for a mandate that could generate fees topping $100 million. Glencore itself hasn’t officially hired an adviser yet, another insider mentioned. (Reuters) The adviser line-up matters as it signals a shift from initial discussions to the
14 January 2026
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Amphenol stock rises as Barclays, Citi and Truist lift targets after CommScope deal closes

Amphenol stock rises as Barclays, Citi and Truist lift targets after CommScope deal closes

New York, January 13, 2026, 14:25 EST — Regular session Amphenol Corp shares climbed 2.2%, hitting $148.28 in afternoon trading Tuesday, defying the broader market slump. The S&P 500 ETF SPY and the tech-focused QQQ both slipped roughly 0.4%. The connector maker has been on the rise after finalizing its $10.5 billion acquisition of CommScope and as analysts updated their ratings on the stock. The spotlight remains on data-center and communications wiring — essentially the infrastructure behind the expansion — where even minor demand changes can swiftly alter the earnings outlook. Amphenol announced on Monday that it has finalized its
13 January 2026
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GSK stock in focus: JPMorgan healthcare agenda, merger chatter and key dates for investors

GSK stock in focus: JPMorgan healthcare agenda, merger chatter and key dates for investors

London, January 12, 2026, 08:41 GMT — Regular session Shares of GSK plc edged down 0.03% to 1,885.5 pence early Monday in London, after fluctuating between 1,870.5 and 1,885.5 pence during the session. The annual J.P. Morgan Healthcare Conference takes place January 12–15 in San Francisco. According to the agenda, GSK is scheduled for a 7:30 a.m. Pacific slot on Tuesday, followed by AstraZeneca later that morning. The San Francisco meetings this week often set the initial tone for big drugmakers each year — focusing on pipelines, pricing, and occasionally deals. Investors are on the lookout for any news that
12 January 2026
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Merck stock dips after $32 billion Revolution Medicines talks report, with Gardasil and Keytruda in focus

Merck stock dips after $32 billion Revolution Medicines talks report, with Gardasil and Keytruda in focus

New York, Jan 9, 2026, 20:01 (EST) — Market closed. Merck & Co (MRK.N) shares slipped on Friday following reports that the pharma giant is in talks to acquire cancer-focused biotech Revolution Medicines (RVMD.O) for as much as $32 billion. Merck ended the day down 0.4% at $110.53, after swinging between $110.26 and $112.46. (Reuters) The possible bid comes as Merck looks to bolster its oncology portfolio ahead of patent cliffs on its blockbuster Keytruda later this decade. Such a deal would arrive amid investor pressure on big pharma to weigh pipeline investments against buybacks and dividends, especially with interest
10 January 2026
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D-Wave Quantum stock (QBTS) slides after $550 million Quantum Circuits deal puts dilution in focus

D-Wave Quantum stock (QBTS) slides after $550 million Quantum Circuits deal puts dilution in focus

New York, January 7, 2026, 20:16 (EST) — Market closed D-Wave Quantum shares fell 3.4% to close at $30.20 on Wednesday after the quantum computing company announced a $550 million deal for Quantum Circuits. StockAnalysis The move matters now because D-Wave is trying to widen its pitch beyond quantum annealing — a specialised method used mainly for optimisation problems such as scheduling — and push harder into “gate-model” systems, the general-purpose approach most labs pursue. Gate-model machines run sequences of operations on qubits, the basic unit of quantum information. The deal followed a separate announcement on Tuesday in which D-Wave
8 January 2026
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Merck stock slips after Cidara tender offer; $9 billion R&D hit and HPV schedule shift in focus

Merck stock slips after Cidara tender offer; $9 billion R&D hit and HPV schedule shift in focus

New York, Jan 7, 2026, 15:40 (EST) — Regular session Merck & Co (MRK.N) shares were down about 0.3% at $108.59 in afternoon trade on Wednesday after the drugmaker said it had completed its cash tender offer for Cidara Therapeutics (CDTX.O) and expected to finish the acquisition through a merger later in the day. The company said the deal will be treated as an asset acquisition, lifting 2026 research and development expense by about $9.0 billion and cutting earnings per share by roughly 30 cents in the first 12 months. “The acquisition of Cidara strengthens and complements our expanding respiratory
7 January 2026
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Ventyx Biosciences stock jumps premarket as Eli Lilly buyout talks fuel takeover buzz

Ventyx Biosciences stock jumps premarket as Eli Lilly buyout talks fuel takeover buzz

New York, Jan 7, 2026, 05:03 EST — Premarket Ventyx Biosciences shares jumped about 66% before the bell on Wednesday after a report that Eli Lilly is in advanced talks to buy the biotech company for more than $1 billion. The stock traded at $16.70 in premarket action, versus a $10.05 regular-session close. Public The move matters because a confirmed deal would lock in a takeover premium for a company whose value has swung sharply on trial timelines and pipeline expectations. It also tests whether big drugmakers are willing to pay up for clinical-stage assets tied to inflammation and obesity-linked
7 January 2026
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Gold.com stock steadies as Monex deal closes and gold prices hit a one-week high

Gold.com stock steadies as Monex deal closes and gold prices hit a one-week high

New York, Jan 6, 2026, 10:06 EST — Regular session Gold.com Inc shares were little changed on Tuesday, up less than 0.1% at $36.35 in early U.S. trading, after the precious-metals dealer confirmed it had closed its acquisition of Monex Precious Metals. The deal lands as gold prices regain momentum, a backdrop that can lift volumes for retailers and traders that make money on buying and selling bullion, coins and storage services. Gold.com has been building out that direct-to-consumer model as investors look for hedges against geopolitical risk and shifting U.S. rate expectations. Spot gold rose 0.4% to $4,463.63 an
6 January 2026
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US stock market: Vistra stock pops in premarket on $4.7B Cogentrix deal amid AI power-demand boom

US stock market: Vistra stock pops in premarket on $4.7B Cogentrix deal amid AI power-demand boom

New York, January 6, 2026, 06:10 EST — Premarket Vistra shares were up 4.4% at $170.17 in premarket trading on Tuesday after the U.S. power producer said it would buy Cogentrix Energy from Quantum Capital Group in a deal valued at about $4.7 billion. TradingView+1 The purchase lands as investors sharpen their focus on electricity supply, with data centers racing to support artificial intelligence workloads pushing demand higher across the U.S. grid. The Energy Information Administration has forecast U.S. power consumption will hit record highs in 2026. Reuters For Vistra, the deal is another bet that owning dispatchable generation —
6 January 2026
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BlueScope Steel stock jumps 21% on A$30 takeover bid — the next catalyst investors are watching

BlueScope Steel stock jumps 21% on A$30 takeover bid — the next catalyst investors are watching

SYDNEY, Jan 6, 2026, 16:58 AEDT — Market closed BlueScope Steel Limited (ASX:BSL) shares closed up 20.57% at A$29.48 on Tuesday after Australian conglomerate SGH and U.S. steelmaker Steel Dynamics confirmed an approach to buy the company for A$30 a share in cash. Investing.com+1 The move pulled the stock to within about 1.7% of the indicative price, leaving traders to price the risk that talks fail — and the chance the bidders lift their offer. The last close before the rally was A$24.45. Investing.com+1 The timing matters because BlueScope has been arguing its cash flow and earnings power are set
6 January 2026
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Uber stock slips as SpotHero acquisition-talk report emerges in year-end trade

Uber stock slips as SpotHero acquisition-talk report emerges in year-end trade

NEW YORK, December 31, 2025, 14:53 ET — Regular session Uber Technologies (UBER.N) shares were down about 0.3% at $81.87 in afternoon trade on Wednesday, after moving between $81.60 and $82.48, following a report the company has been in talks to acquire parking reservation app SpotHero. The Information said SpotHero has raised more than $110 million and was most recently valued at about $290 million, citing PitchBook data. The Information The report matters now because Uber is under pressure to show it can keep growing without leaning solely on ride-hailing. Investors have rewarded companies that can add higher-frequency services and
31 December 2025
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Stock Market Today

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

Stock Market Today 07.02.2026

7 February 2026
LIVEMarkets rolling coverageStarted: February 7, 2026, 12:00 AM ESTUpdated: February 7, 2026, 12:31 AM EST Dollar Dips as Stocks Rally and US Data Influences Fed Rate Expectations February 7, 2026, 12:18 AM EST. The **dollar index** fell 0.17%, pressured by a rebound in equity markets reducing demand for the safe-haven currency. Weaker-than-expected U.S. labor market data raised the odds of a Fed rate cut to 18% for March, though consumer sentiment improved to a six-month high, limiting losses. Hawkish comments from Atlanta Fed's Raphael Bostic emphasized maintaining restrictive monetary policy. The dollar faces medium-term weakness amid expectations for rate cuts
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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