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Mergers and Acquisitions 24 November 2025 - 4 December 2025

EQ Bank 2025: PC Financial Acquisition, New Business Banking Platform, and What It All Means for Canadians

EQ Bank 2025: PC Financial Acquisition, New Business Banking Platform, and What It All Means for Canadians

EQ Bank announced a deal to acquire PC Financial from Loblaw for about $800 million in cash and shares, giving Loblaw at least a 17% stake in EQB. The bank reported a 19% drop in adjusted EPS and net income for 2025, citing higher credit loss provisions and a $92 million restructuring charge. EQ Bank deposits rose to $9.9 billion, up 10% year over year. The stock trades below analyst targets, with most rating it “Hold.”
Saudi Arabia Set to Control 93% of Electronic Arts: What the $55 Billion EA Buyout Means for Gaming, Investors and US Regulators

Saudi Arabia Set to Control 93% of Electronic Arts: What the $55 Billion EA Buyout Means for Gaming, Investors and US Regulators

Saudi Arabia’s Public Investment Fund will control 93.4% of Electronic Arts if a $55 billion leveraged buyout closes, according to new regulatory filings. Silver Lake will hold 5.5% and Affinity Partners 1.1%. The deal offers EA shareholders $210 per share, about 25% above pre-deal prices. JPMorgan is arranging $20 billion in new debt for the transaction.
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.
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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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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Stock Market Today

  • Is Disney Stock Fairly Valued Amid Recent Price Weakness?
    March 21, 2026, 1:51 AM EDT. Disney (DIS) shares have recently weakened, closing at $99.51 with a 7.1% drop over 30 days and 11% year-to-date decline. Over five years, the stock is down 45.2%. Despite mixed performance, Disney's valuation scores 5 out of 6 on Simply Wall St's metrics. A Discounted Cash Flow (DCF) model estimates Disney's intrinsic value at $99.89, nearly matching its current price, suggesting the stock is fairly valued with a slight 0.4% undervaluation. The DCF uses projected free cash flows rising to $14.10 billion by 2030, emphasizing Disney's long-term cash generation prospects. Investors should monitor Disney's valuation as cash flow estimates and market conditions evolve. The P/E ratio and other traditional metrics also provide context for assessing Disney's price relative to earnings and growth expectations.
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