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American Water & Essential Utilities to Merge in $63B ‘Mega-Deal’ – What Investors Need to Know

American Water & Essential Utilities to Merge in $63B ‘Mega-Deal’ – What Investors Need to Know

American Water Works and Essential Utilities boards approved an all-stock merger on Oct. 26, 2025, creating a $40 billion utility serving 4.7 million connections in 17 states. The combined company will keep the American Water name and be led by AWK’s John C. Griffith as CEO. Essential shareholders receive a 10% premium; AWK holders will own 69% of the new firm. No immediate rate hikes are planned. The deal is expected to close by Q1 2027.

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  • UBS Advises ASX Investors to Shift from Property to Mining Amid Downturn
    May 24, 2026, 10:22 PM EDT. UBS warns investors to reduce exposure to ASX-listed banks and real estate stocks as Australia's property market slows. The brokerage urges clients to increase holdings in mining and healthcare sectors. The caution stems from a combination of higher oil prices, rising interest rates, and government budget plans to cut tax benefits on residential property. UBS describes the economy as facing a three-pronged attack, highlighting risks ahead in the property market and signalling a sector rotation on the Australian Securities Exchange (ASX).

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Netflix Stock Is Paused for Memorial Day. Wall Street Is Watching Its $3 Billion Ad Bet

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ServiceNow Bounces; Investors Look to Post-Holiday Moves

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25 May 2026
ServiceNow shares closed at $102.13 Friday, up 2.45% on the day and 7.4% for the week after a sharp Monday rally. Shareholders approved a 38 million-share increase to its equity incentive plan. BofA reinstated coverage with a Buy rating and a $130 price target. U.S. markets are closed Monday for Memorial Day.
Stellantis Stock in Focus After $70 Billion Move Going Into Holiday Week

Stellantis Stock in Focus After $70 Billion Move Going Into Holiday Week

25 May 2026
Stellantis shares closed at $7.61 in New York Friday, up 0.66%, after CEO Antonio Filosa’s first strategy pitch and a volatile week. The company unveiled a five-year plan targeting 190 billion euros in revenue by 2030 and 6 billion euros in annual free cash flow. Milan shares rose 3.19% but remain down nearly 12% for the month. U.S. trading pauses for Memorial Day, with European markets open Monday.
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