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Confluent Surges on Report of $11 Billion IBM Takeover
Mergers & Acquisitions
3mo ago

Confluent Surges on Report of $11 Billion IBM Takeover

The potential deal values the data-streaming company at a significant premium, signaling IBM's aggressive push into hybrid cloud and AI.

Warner Bros. Soars on $82.7B Netflix Deal Amid Antitrust Storm
Mergers & Acquisitions
3mo ago

Warner Bros. Soars on $82.7B Netflix Deal Amid Antitrust Storm

Shares hit 52-week high on acquisition news, but vocal opposition from lawmakers and industry groups signals a tough regulatory battle ahead.

Steelcase, HNI Shareholders Approve Merger, Deal Nears Finish Line
Mergers & Acquisitions
3mo ago

Steelcase, HNI Shareholders Approve Merger, Deal Nears Finish Line

The transaction, creating a nearly $6 billion office furniture powerhouse, is now expected to close on December 10 after clearing its final major hurdle.

Global M&A Nears 2021 Peak, Spurred by Media Megadeals
Mergers & Acquisitions
3mo ago

Global M&A Nears 2021 Peak, Spurred by Media Megadeals

A proposed $83 billion Netflix-Warner Bros. combination signals renewed corporate confidence as dealmaking surges across technology and media sectors.

Natera Acquires Foresight Diagnostics for Over $400M in Oncology Push
Mergers & Acquisitions
3mo ago

Natera Acquires Foresight Diagnostics for Over $400M in Oncology Push

The deal intensifies competition in the cancer diagnostics market, sending shares of rival Adaptive Biotechnologies tumbling over 13%.

Netflix to Acquire Warner Bros. in $83B Deal, Spurning Paramount
Mergers & Acquisitions
3mo ago

Netflix to Acquire Warner Bros. in $83B Deal, Spurning Paramount

Paramount alleges a "tainted" and "unfair" bidding process as the landmark deal reshapes the streaming landscape and solidifies Netflix's market dominance.

DigitalBridge Stock Soars 28% on SoftBank Acquisition Talks
Mergers & Acquisitions
3mo ago

DigitalBridge Stock Soars 28% on SoftBank Acquisition Talks

Shares in the digital infrastructure investor were halted after a report that SoftBank is in advanced discussions to take the company private.

Netflix to Acquire Warner Bros. Discovery in $82.7 Billion Blockbuster Deal
Mergers & Acquisitions
3mo ago

Netflix to Acquire Warner Bros. Discovery in $82.7 Billion Blockbuster Deal

The acquisition would give the streaming giant control of HBO, DC Comics, and the 'Harry Potter' franchise, triggering a major antitrust review.