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QXO to Buy TopBuild for $17 Billion in Brad Jacobs’ Biggest Building-Products Push Yet

QXO to Buy TopBuild for $17 Billion in Brad Jacobs’ Biggest Building-Products Push Yet

QXO said Sunday it will acquire TopBuild for about $17 billion in cash and stock, offering TopBuild shareholders $505 per share or 20.2 QXO shares each, with a 45% cash and 55% stock mix. The deal values TopBuild at a 23% premium to Friday’s close. The combined company is expected to generate over $18 billion in revenue and close the transaction in the third quarter, pending shareholder approval.
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QXO to Buy TopBuild for $17 Billion in Brad Jacobs’ Biggest Building-Products Push Yet

QXO to Buy TopBuild for $17 Billion in Brad Jacobs’ Biggest Building-Products Push Yet

19 April 2026
QXO said Sunday it will acquire TopBuild for about $17 billion in cash and stock, offering TopBuild shareholders $505 per share or 20.2 QXO shares each, with a 45% cash and 55% stock mix. The deal values TopBuild at a 23% premium to Friday’s close. The combined company is expected to generate over $18 billion in revenue and close the transaction in the third quarter, pending shareholder approval.
Social Security 2027 COLA Forecast Holds at 2.8%, but Retirees May Get Less Relief Than They Hope

Social Security 2027 COLA Forecast Holds at 2.8%, but Retirees May Get Less Relief Than They Hope

19 April 2026
An early forecast for Social Security’s 2027 cost-of-living adjustment held at 2.8%, matching this year’s increase, despite a jump in March inflation. The Senior Citizens League said this would add about $56.69 a month to the average retirement benefit. A rival analyst raised her estimate to 3.2% after the March data. The final COLA will be set in October using third-quarter inflation figures.
Redwire Stock Faces Fresh Selling Pressure as Major Holders File New Sales After $20 Million Marine Corps Order

Redwire Stock Faces Fresh Selling Pressure as Major Holders File New Sales After $20 Million Marine Corps Order

19 April 2026
Redwire Corp’s top shareholders filed to sell up to 5.18 million shares worth nearly $54 million over two days, following news of a $20 million Marine Corps drone order. The stock fell 7.84% Friday to $10.34. AE Red Holdings and Edge Autonomy Ultimate Holdings submitted separate Form 144 notices for the proposed sales. Redwire completed its Edge Autonomy acquisition in June 2025.
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