Northern Trust announces key executive appointments aimed at strengthening its Canadian asset servicing footprint and accelerating the adoption of artificial intelligence across its investment management operations, signaling a strategic pivot amid strong stock performance.
As speculation intensifies over a potential acquisition of Warner Bros. Discovery by Netflix, short sellers are rapidly retreating from the stock, signaling market confidence in both the deal's completion and regulatory approval.
Elon Musk is reportedly in discussions to merge his aerospace giant SpaceX with his artificial intelligence venture xAI, aiming to create an integrated powerhouse for deploying AI data centers in orbit, powered by space solar energy.
IonQ's acquisition of semiconductor foundry SkyWater Technology marks a pivotal shift, granting it a unique edge in chip manufacturing and positioning it as a frontrunner for lucrative government contracts in the nascent quantum computing race.
Gentex Corporation delivered a mixed 2025, with Q4 results buoyed by its Vox acquisition and improved core profitability, while tariffs on China exports continued to pressure sales. The automotive tech supplier provided a roadmap focused on advanced mirrors, sensing, and new electrochromic applications like dimmable visors.
Advanced talks between Devon Energy and Coterra Energy could culminate in one of the largest shale oil deals on record, signaling a new wave of consolidation as producers seek scale and efficiency amid market volatility.
GCL Global's fiscal first-half revenue nearly doubled after consolidating Ban Leong Technologies, yet the company reported a net loss as it absorbed acquisition costs. Management lowered full-year guidance, citing delays for two key game titles.
Shares of Lionsgate Studios Corp. receive a vote of confidence from Seaport Research, which raised its price target following strong box office results. The move underscores broader analyst support for the newly independent content company's library monetization and strategic use of AI.
LPL Financial reported record quarterly and annual earnings, driven by robust organic growth and strategic acquisitions. Executives detailed progress on integrating Commonwealth Financial Network and provided updated guidance, signaling confidence in sustained momentum despite market headwinds.
Fifth Third Bancorp has finalized its acquisition of Comerica in under four months, a swift consolidation that underscores a new era of accelerated bank mergers driven by regulatory shifts and the relentless pursuit of scale.
The Walt Disney Company has placed a $30 billion valuation on ESPN as part of its newly finalized strategic partnership with the National Football League, which includes complex future equity options and a major integration of NFL media assets.
Despite an 8.3% year-over-year revenue dip, First Merchants Corporation reported resilient fourth-quarter earnings, buoyed by disciplined deposit strategies and robust loan expansion. CEO Mark Hardwick pointed to strong commercial activity as a key driver, even as analysts probe the sustainability of growth and integration challenges ahead.
FirstSun Capital Bancorp's fourth-quarter results surpassed analyst forecasts, driven by robust net interest margins and loan growth. However, the post-earnings call revealed deeper questions from analysts about the sustainability of its performance and integration challenges.
Fueled by a wave of blockbuster transactions and renewed executive optimism, the global mergers and acquisitions landscape is heating up for a robust 2026. Major consulting firms report a significant shift in sentiment, with U.S. CEOs leading the charge in pursuing strategic deals despite lingering market uncertainties.
Insurance broker Arthur J. Gallagher raises its quarterly dividend, rewarding shareholders even as it continues to pursue an active mergers and acquisitions pipeline, signaling confidence in its dual strategy of capital returns and growth.
Guggenheim Securities has initiated coverage of clinical-stage biopharma AtaiBeckley with a Buy rating and an $11 price target, highlighting its leadership in next-generation psychiatric treatments following its merger with Beckley Psytech.
Analyst Jason Seidl lowered CP's target to C$112 from C$116, citing reasonable valuation post-KCS merger but noting headwinds from negative estimate revisions and investor capital flowing toward U.S. rail M&A opportunities.
The enterprise software giant reported a 19% jump in Q4 cloud revenue, with full-year net income more than doubling. CEO Christian Klein credits AI adoption and the 'RISE with SAP' program as key growth drivers for the coming years.
Arthur J. Gallagher & Co. reported robust revenue growth exceeding 30% for the fourth quarter of 2025, driven by a healthy mergers and acquisitions pipeline and resilient performance in key sectors. Leadership expressed confidence in navigating a softening property insurance market while maintaining stable casualty pricing and talent retention.
Shareholders of New Gold Inc. (TSX:NGD) and Coeur Mining, Inc. have given resounding approval to Coeur's plan to acquire all outstanding shares of New Gold. The vote clears a critical path for the merger, which now awaits final regulatory and court nods to create a significantly larger, diversified precious metals producer with enhanced scale and exploration prospects across North America.
