mergers-and-acquisitions News
Warner Bros. Discovery Stock Gains on Takeover Bids
Paramount, Comcast, and Netflix are reportedly in contention to acquire the media giant or its key assets, sparking speculation of a bidding war.
Warner Bros. Discovery Fields Bids From Media Giants
Reports indicate Paramount, Comcast, and Netflix have all submitted offers, signaling a potential tectonic shift in the streaming and entertainment landscape.
GE HealthCare Surges on $2.3B Intelerad Acquisition
The all-cash deal for the medical imaging software firm aims to accelerate GEHC's push into cloud-based, AI-driven diagnostics.
Solventum Surges 5% on $725 Million Deal for Acera Surgical
The acquisition marks Solventum's first major strategic move since its spin-off from 3M, significantly expanding its advanced wound care portfolio.
Abbott Strikes $21 Billion Deal for Exact Sciences
Acquisition of Cologuard maker marks a strategic pivot into the rapidly growing cancer diagnostics market as Covid-testing revenue wanes.
Atkore Explores Sale Amid Activist Pressure, Overshadowing Weak Earnings
Shares rise over 2% as electrical parts maker announces expanded strategic review and board seat for activist investor Irenic Capital, despite reporting a Q4 net loss.
Artisan Partners Opposes $25B Axalta-Akzo Nobel Merger
Major investor urges shareholders to reject the all-stock deal, arguing it undervalues Axalta and favors an acquirer with a 'track record of value stagnation.'
Exact Sciences Soars 14% on Report of Abbott Takeover Interest
Shares in the $13.2 billion cancer diagnostics firm were halted after a report named healthcare giant Abbott Laboratories as a potential acquirer, signaling a major strategic push into oncology.