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Mergers and Acquisitions News 26 November 2025 - 5 December 2025

SMX (Security Matters) Stock Soars Over 1,000% in Two Weeks: $111.5M Deal, Gold Bet and High‑Risk Outlook – 5 December 2025

SMX (Security Matters) Stock Soars Over 1,000% in Two Weeks: $111.5M Deal, Gold Bet and High‑Risk Outlook – 5 December 2025

Key Takeaways This article reviews the latest SMX stock news, the December 2025 catalysts, and what current forecasts and analyses suggest for investors. SMX stock today: a tiny float with extreme volatility As of 5 December 2025, the last regular session close for SMX was $141.00 per share on 4 December. After‑hours trading that evening saw quotes around $211, highlighting how violently the stock is swinging. Investing.com+1 Across the key data providers, figures vary, but the overall picture is consistent: This is not a normal small‑cap. It is a micro‑float, high‑short‑interest, ultra‑volatile security that can double or halve in a
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

As of December 4, 2025, EQ Bank – the digital arm of Equitable Bank and the flagship brand of EQB Inc. – is at a turning point. In less than 24 hours, the bank has: Here’s a detailed look at the latest news, forecasts, and analysis – and what it could mean for savers, small-business owners and investors. Key takeaways at a glance Who – and what – is EQ Bank in 2025? EQ Bank is the direct‑to‑consumer digital banking platform of Equitable Bank, itself a wholly owned subsidiary of EQB Inc., now Canada’s seventh-largest bank by assets. EQB Investor
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

Updated December 3, 2025 Electronic Arts, the publisher behind FIFA’s successor EA Sports FC, Battlefield 6, The Sims and Madden NFL, is on the brink of becoming a quasi‑state‑owned company. New regulatory filings show that if a planned $55 billion leveraged buyout goes through, Saudi Arabia’s Public Investment Fund (PIF) will end up owning 93.4% of EA, with private‑equity firm Silver Lake holding 5.5% and Jared Kushner’s Affinity Partners just 1.1%.Los Angeles Times+2PC Gamer+2 Because PIF is also a major investor in the funds run by both Silver Lake and Affinity, analysts say the Saudi sovereign wealth fund will effectively
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

The first week of December 2025 has opened with a burst of corporate drama: a controversial profit rebound at embattled utility Thames Water, the completion of Prada’s long‑awaited takeover of Versace, and HSBC’s surprise decision to make interim chair Brendan Nelson permanent. Add Airbus cutting its delivery target and Jaguar Land Rover abruptly ousting its design boss, and it’s a packed day for business watchers. Key points Thames Water’s profit rebound doesn’t end its crisis Thames Water – the UK’s largest water utility, serving about 16 million people in south‑east England – has reported a dramatic swing back into profit
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, Inc. (NASDAQ: NFLX) starts December 2, 2025 in the spotlight again, as investors digest a fresh cash-heavy bid for Warner Bros. Discovery, the aftermath of a 10‑for‑1 stock split, and a wave of new valuation calls that now stretch all the way to 2030. Key Takeaways Important: This article is for information and news purposes only. It is not investment advice or a recommendation to buy or sell any security. Netflix Stock Today: Price, Momentum and Post‑Split Context After its 10‑for‑1 stock split in mid‑November, Netflix now trades in the low‑$100s rather than above $1,000 per share. Reuters reported
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

This article is for information only and does not constitute investment advice. Where JTC Plc’s share price stands today JTC Plc, the Jersey‑based provider of fund administration, corporate and private client services, is now trading almost entirely as a takeover story.Reuters As of the latest full trading data (close on 1 December 2025), JTC shares on the London Stock Exchange were around 1,274p, giving the group a market capitalisation of roughly £2.2bn. The stock is trading well above its 52‑week low of 751p (9 April 2025) and modestly below its 52‑week high of 1,385.16p (15 September 2025).FT Markets Key snapshot:
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

Sydney – 2 December 2025 Macquarie Group Limited (ASX:MQG), Australia’s best‑known investment bank and global infrastructure investor, enters December 2025 in the middle of a major strategic reshaping. The stock is trading around A$193–194 per share, down roughly 10–14% for the year and well below its 2025 highs above A$240, leaving it mid‑range in a 52‑week band of about A$160 to A$243.Intelligent Investor+1 At the same time, Macquarie has: Against this backdrop, analysts still see upside, but they are increasingly split between “Buy” and “Hold” as profits become more cyclical and regulatory risks accumulate. Macquarie share price in early December
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

This article is for informational purposes only and does not constitute investment advice. JTC Plc at a glance JTC Plc is a Jersey‑based, London‑listed provider of fund administration, corporate and private client services. It operates globally, with a strong presence in the UK, Channel Islands, Europe, the US and key offshore centres, and positions itself as an “owner‑managed” business in which many employees hold equity. JTC+1 Over the past few years, JTC has grown rapidly through a mix of organic expansion and acquisitions, most notably in private client and fund services. That growth – and recurring revenues from long‑term client
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

Published: November 29, 2025 ServiceNow stock on November 29, 2025: off the highs, modest rebound ServiceNow, Inc. (NYSE: NOW) heads into the weekend trading well below its 2025 peak, even after a modest bounce to close out the latest session. As of Friday, November 28, 2025, ServiceNow shares closed at $812.41, up about 1.2% on the day, with an intraday range of roughly $805–$814 on volume just over 900,000 shares. Investing.com+1 Despite the rebound, the stock remains roughly 33% below its 52‑week high of $1,198.09 set on January 28, 2025, and is down about 24% year‑to‑date, even as the Nasdaq
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, Inc. (NYSE: CRM) heads into Friday’s post‑Thanksgiving session under pressure but loaded with catalysts, as investors weigh a sharp year‑to‑date sell‑off against a big bet on artificial intelligence, a freshly closed Informatica acquisition, and a live cybersecurity incident tied to third‑party integrations. As of Wednesday’s close (November 26), Salesforce stock finished at $228.27, down about 2.5% on the day and roughly 30% year‑to‑date, according to MarketBeat and Smartkarma data.MarketBeat+1 That slump sets the stage for an important stretch: Q3 fiscal 2026 earnings on December 3, ongoing fallout from a Gainsight-related security breach, and growing debate over whether Salesforce’s AI
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

LONDON / OTTAWA / LIMA – 27 November 2025.Anglo American plc (LON: AAL; JSE: AGL) is back at the centre of global mining news today as Canada launches a national security review of its proposed $53 billion merger-of-equals with Teck Resources, influential proxy advisers line up behind the deal, and the group’s flagship Quellaveco copper mine in Peru passes a landmark one‑million‑tonne production milestone. Wikipedia+3Reuters+3Teck Resources Limited+3 On the market, Anglo American shares traded more than 1.5% lower on Thursday as industrial miners dragged the FTSE 100 down 0.3%, giving back part of Wednesday’s 2.5% jump that saw the stock close around
Goldman Sachs (GS) Stock Rises on M&A Momentum and AI Tailwinds: Price, News and Outlook for 26 November 2025

Goldman Sachs (GS) Stock Rises on M&A Momentum and AI Tailwinds: Price, News and Outlook for 26 November 2025

Goldman Sachs Group, Inc. (NYSE: GS) shares are trading higher on Wednesday, 26 November 2025, as investors digest a wave of fresh research, regulatory filings and institutional ownership disclosures that reinforce the bank’s deal‑making and trading strengths – even as Wall Street’s official view on the stock remains a cautious “Hold.” Seeking Alpha+2MarketBeat+2 Goldman Sachs stock price today: trading near the top of its range As of early afternoon on 26 November, Goldman Sachs stock is trading around $815 per share, up roughly 1.5% on the day and outpacing the broader U.S. equity market. Real‑time feeds from major market data
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Exxon Mobil stock price just tagged a new high — what could move XOM when markets reopen

Exxon Mobil stock price just tagged a new high — what could move XOM when markets reopen

7 February 2026
New York, Feb 7, 2026, 05:50 EST — Market closed. Exxon Mobil shares ended Friday up 2.03% at $149.05, notching a fresh 52-week high as energy stocks tracked a broad U.S. equity rally into the weekend. (MarketWatch) The setup for next week looks less tidy. Oil has been swinging on U.S.-Iran headlines, and that tends to spill straight into big integrated names like Exxon. Brent settled at $68.05 a barrel on Friday while U.S. West Texas Intermediate (WTI), the U.S. benchmark, finished at $63.55. “We keep going back and forth on this Iran situation,” said John Kilduff, a partner at
Corning stock price hits record close — what’s driving GLW and the next big test

Corning stock price hits record close — what’s driving GLW and the next big test

7 February 2026
Corning shares jumped 8.3% to a record $122.16 Friday, gaining 11% over two sessions amid strong demand for AI infrastructure stocks. The move follows a $6 billion optical fiber deal with Meta and upgraded company forecasts. Shares traded as high as $122.56 and rose 0.6% after hours. COO Avery Nelson sold 1,894 shares for tax withholding, retaining 66,050.
PepsiCo stock: €2.5 billion bond deal lands as investors size up the price-cut gamble

PepsiCo stock: €2.5 billion bond deal lands as investors size up the price-cut gamble

7 February 2026
PepsiCo priced €2.5 billion in euro notes across four maturities, with settlement set for Feb. 11, according to an SEC filing. The company plans to use proceeds for general corporate purposes, including repaying commercial paper. Shares closed at $170.49 Friday, up 1.8%. PepsiCo is also cutting U.S. snack prices by up to 15% after consumer pushback.
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