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Mergers and Acquisitions 21 November 2025 - 3 December 2025

Thames Water Profits Soar, Prada Seals Versace Takeover and HSBC Names New Chair: The Big Business Stories of 3 December 2025

Thames Water Profits Soar, Prada Seals Versace Takeover and HSBC Names New Chair: The Big Business Stories of 3 December 2025

Thames Water reported a half-year profit of £414m after raising customer bills by 31%, but warned it could face quasi-nationalisation amid rising debt. Prada completed its $1.4bn takeover of Versace. HSBC named Brendan Nelson as permanent Group Chair. Airbus cut its 2025 delivery target by 30 jets. Jaguar Land Rover ousted design chief Gerry McGovern.
3 December 2025
Netflix Stock (NFLX) on December 2, 2025: Warner Bros Discovery Bid, Stock Split Fallout and 2026–2030 Forecasts

Netflix Stock (NFLX) on December 2, 2025: Warner Bros Discovery Bid, Stock Split Fallout and 2026–2030 Forecasts

Netflix submitted a mostly cash bid for Warner Bros. Discovery, competing with Paramount Skydance and Comcast, with a decision possible by Christmas. Shares closed at $109.13 on December 1, up 1.4%, valuing Netflix near $462 billion. The stock remains below key moving averages after a recent 10-for-1 split. Analyst targets for Netflix range widely, with some warning of downside risk.
2 December 2025
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JTC Plc (LON:JTC) Stock on 2 December 2025: Permira’s £2.3bn Takeover, Scheme Document and 2026 Forecasts Explained

JTC Plc (LON:JTC) Stock on 2 December 2025: Permira’s £2.3bn Takeover, Scheme Document and 2026 Forecasts Explained

JTC Plc closed at 1,274p on the London Stock Exchange, valuing the company at about £2.2bn. The stock trades roughly 5% below the 1,340p per share cash offer from Papilio Bidco, backed by Permira and CPPIB. JTC’s board recommended the £2.3bn takeover after rejecting earlier bids from Permira and Warburg Pincus. A scheme document was published on 2 December 2025.
2 December 2025
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Macquarie Group (ASX:MQG) Stock Outlook for December 2025: Qube Bid, Nomura Deal and 2026 Forecast

Macquarie Group (ASX:MQG) Stock Outlook for December 2025: Qube Bid, Nomura Deal and 2026 Forecast

Macquarie Group traded just above A$193 per share on 2 December 2025, down 10–14% for the year and well below 2025 highs. The bank reported first-half FY26 profit of A$1.66 billion, up 3% but missing forecasts, and declared a A$2.80 interim dividend. Macquarie launched an A$11.6 billion bid for Qube Holdings and completed a US$1.8 billion asset management sale to Nomura.
2 December 2025
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JTC Plc Share Price, Permira Takeover and 2026 Stock Forecasts: What Investors Need to Know as of 1 December 2025

JTC Plc Share Price, Permira Takeover and 2026 Stock Forecasts: What Investors Need to Know as of 1 December 2025

JTC Plc’s board agreed to a £2.7 billion takeover by Permira’s Papilio Bidco at 1,340p per share in cash. JTC shares last traded at 1,275p, just below the offer price. The deal values JTC’s equity at about £2.3 billion, a nearly 50% premium to its mid-August price. The board unanimously recommends the offer; CPPIB supports Permira’s bid.
1 December 2025
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ServiceNow (NOW) Stock Today: Q3 2025 Earnings Beat, 5‑for‑1 Stock Split and $1 Billion Veza Deal Talk Shape the Outlook

ServiceNow (NOW) Stock Today: Q3 2025 Earnings Beat, 5‑for‑1 Stock Split and $1 Billion Veza Deal Talk Shape the Outlook

ServiceNow shares closed at $812.41 on November 28, up 1.2% but still 33% below their January peak. The stock is down 24% year-to-date, lagging the Nasdaq’s 20% gain. Q3 results beat expectations, with subscription revenue up 21.5% and a 5-for-1 stock split set for shareholder vote on December 5. ServiceNow trades below key moving averages despite a 5% gain over 12 months.
29 November 2025
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Salesforce (CRM) Stock Before the Bell: AI Bets, Informatica Deal and Cybersecurity Risks – What to Watch on November 28, 2025

Salesforce (CRM) Stock Before the Bell: AI Bets, Informatica Deal and Cybersecurity Risks – What to Watch on November 28, 2025

Salesforce shares closed at $228.27 on November 26, down 2.5% for the day and about 30% year-to-date. The company faces ongoing fallout from a Gainsight-related cybersecurity breach and just completed its Informatica acquisition. Q3 fiscal 2026 earnings are due December 3, with Wall Street expecting revenue near $10.27 billion and EPS of $2.85.
27 November 2025
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Anglo American (AAL) in the Spotlight: Canada Probes Teck Mega‑Merger as Quellaveco Copper Mine Hits 1m‑Tonne Milestone – 27 November 2025

Anglo American (AAL) in the Spotlight: Canada Probes Teck Mega‑Merger as Quellaveco Copper Mine Hits 1m‑Tonne Milestone – 27 November 2025

Canada has launched a national security review of Anglo American’s proposed $53 billion merger with Teck Resources, adding regulatory uncertainty to the deal. Proxy advisers ISS and Glass Lewis have endorsed the merger. Anglo American shares fell over 1.5% Thursday, while its Quellaveco copper mine in Peru surpassed one million tonnes of output.
27 November 2025
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Lord Rothermere’s £500m Telegraph Takeover: How the Daily Mail Deal Is Reshaping UK Media on 26 November 2025

Lord Rothermere’s £500m Telegraph Takeover: How the Daily Mail Deal Is Reshaping UK Media on 26 November 2025

Nigel Farage faces renewed scrutiny over racist and antisemitic abuse allegations from his schooldays, as former Dulwich College pupils dispute his claim that past remarks were just “banter.” Meanwhile, The Guardian profiles seven “unsung heroes,” including West Yorkshire bus driver Michael Leech, who won UK Bus Driver of the Year. Farage denies direct abuse, citing unreliable memories from decades ago.
26 November 2025
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International Consolidated Airlines Group (IAG) Today: Share Price, €1bn Buyback, Iberia Cyberattack and TAP Bid – 26 November 2025

International Consolidated Airlines Group (IAG) Today: Share Price, €1bn Buyback, Iberia Cyberattack and TAP Bid – 26 November 2025

IAG completed its €1 billion share buyback, retiring about 5.6% of its shares, with the final tranche to be cancelled soon. The stock traded near 389.20p in London, up roughly 51% over 12 months. An interim dividend of €0.048 per share goes ex-date on 27 November. Iberia, an IAG unit, is dealing with a major data breach.
26 November 2025
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Anglo American (AAL) Surges Above 200‑Day Average as BHP Exits and Teck Merger Advances – 26 November 2025

Anglo American (AAL) Surges Above 200‑Day Average as BHP Exits and Teck Merger Advances – 26 November 2025

Anglo American shares rose 1.4% in London by late morning, trading near 2,818p after BHP ended its latest takeover attempt. The stock is up 21% over 12 months but remains 6% below its October high. Anglo’s planned merger with Teck Resources is set for a shareholder vote, while EU regulators have paused review of a separate nickel asset sale. Market capitalization stands at about £32 billion.
26 November 2025
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Spectris (LON: SXS) Share Price Today, 26 November 2025 – Fresh Stake Disclosures as KKR’s £41.75 Takeover Nears the Finish Line

Spectris (LON: SXS) Share Price Today, 26 November 2025 – Fresh Stake Disclosures as KKR’s £41.75 Takeover Nears the Finish Line

Spectris shares traded around 4,132p–4,134p in London on Monday, less than 1% below the £41.75 per share takeover offer from KKR-backed Project Aurora Bidco. Trading was subdued, with activity focused on disclosure filings including a major holdings notice from JPMorgan Chase, which lifted its economic interest above 8%. No new terms or surprises emerged.
26 November 2025
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Amphenol Stock Today (APH): Price, Institutional Moves and M&A Outlook on November 26, 2025

Amphenol Stock Today (APH): Price, Institutional Moves and M&A Outlook on November 26, 2025

Amphenol closed Tuesday at $137.81, near its all-time high, after nearly tripling from its 52-week low and gaining about 90% in the past year. Institutional investors now hold roughly 97% of shares, with recent 13F filings showing both new buying and some profit-taking. Market capitalization stands near $169 billion. Trading volume Tuesday was about 7 million shares, below the recent average.
26 November 2025
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Exact Sciences (EXAS) Stock Today: Analyst Downgrades, Abbott’s $21 Billion Takeover and Legal Scrutiny – 25 November 2025

Exact Sciences (EXAS) Stock Today: Analyst Downgrades, Abbott’s $21 Billion Takeover and Legal Scrutiny – 25 November 2025

Exact Sciences shares traded near $101 on Nov. 25, just below their all-time high, after Abbott’s $21 billion takeover offer at $105 per share. The stock surged 45% in a week, with Wall Street downgrading to “Hold” as merger-arb funds entered. Closing is expected in Q2 2026, pending approvals. Shareholder lawyers have begun reviewing the deal.
25 November 2025
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Exact Sciences (EXAS) Stock Today, November 24, 2025: Abbott Buyout Spread, Analyst Downgrades and UBS Target Hike

Exact Sciences (EXAS) Stock Today, November 24, 2025: Abbott Buyout Spread, Analyst Downgrades and UBS Target Hike

Exact Sciences shares traded near $101, just below Abbott’s $105-per-share cash offer, as analysts adjusted ratings and a law firm launched a fairness probe into the deal. The stock hovered near its 52-week high, up almost 80% year-to-date. UBS and Jefferies set new $105 targets, while Benchmark and Leerink downgraded the stock. Market cap stood at about $19.1 billion.
24 November 2025
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BHP Group Ltd (ASX:BHP) Today: Share Price Moves, Anglo American Deal Collapse and China Iron Ore Dispute – 24 November 2025

BHP Group Ltd (ASX:BHP) Today: Share Price Moves, Anglo American Deal Collapse and China Iron Ore Dispute – 24 November 2025

BHP Group ended Monday at A$40.62, up 0.6%, trailing the S&P/ASX 200’s 1.3% gain. The company confirmed it has dropped renewed takeover talks with Anglo American, triggering a six-month pause under UK rules. Anglo shares rose about 2% in London as investors shifted focus to the pending Anglo-Teck merger. Major BHP shareholders are urging management to prioritize project delivery over new deals.
24 November 2025
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Warner Bros Discovery Stock Skyrockets on $60B Takeover Rumors

Warner Bros. Discovery Bidding War: Paramount, Comcast and Netflix Submit First-Round Offers – All the Warner Bros. News on November 21, 2025

Warner Bros. Discovery has received first-round buyout bids from Paramount Skydance, Comcast, and Netflix, sources say. Paramount seeks to acquire the entire company, while Comcast and Netflix are bidding for the studio and streaming assets only. The board will review offers before Thanksgiving. No sale is guaranteed.
21 November 2025
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