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spacenews.comtechnology17 hrs ago
Quantum Space to go public via merger with SPAC
Quantum Space plans to list through a merger with Inflection Point Acquisition Corp. VI. The transaction is scheduled to close later this year.
New York Postbusiness1 day ago
Merger of Paramount and Warner Bros. Discovery puts 2,500 county jobs at risk
A Los Angeles County report estimates the $111 billion Paramount-Warner Bros. Discovery merger could eliminate 2,500 local jobs and 6,000 positions worldwide. The combined company carries an $82 billion debt load and plans $6 billion in savings through consolidation.
techcentral.co.zascience2 days ago
SpaceX Completes IPO After February 2026 xAI Merger, Adds Board Members for Public Investors
The February 2026 all-stock merger combined SpaceX and xAI before the company went public. Several longtime SpaceX executives now oversee xAI operations as well.
app.buzzsumo.comtechnology2 days ago
Fusion Startups Raise Billions as Commonwealth Fusion Systems Closes $863 Million Round
Commonwealth Fusion Systems raised $863 million in August, bringing its total funding near $3 billion. Multiple other fusion companies also secured large rounds or announced mergers and commercial plans.
koreaherald.comworld3 days ago
Korean Air Estimates Asiana Merger Integration Costs at 900 Billion to 1 Trillion Won
Korean Air said integration costs for Asiana Airlines could reach 1 trillion won, with annual synergies projected at 300 billion won. The carrier aims to launch the combined airline by December 17.
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Nano Dimension proposes $890 million merger giving Infinite Epigenetics control of Nasdaq listing
Nano Dimension announced plans to acquire Infinite Epigenetics in a deal valued at $890 million. The transaction would combine Nano Dimension's capital and Nasdaq listing with a healthcare AI platform focused on epigenetic testing.
upi.comtechnology7 days ago
Justice Department Approves Paramount Media Merger
The Justice Department cleared a major media merger involving Paramount. The approval coincides with a UFC event on President Trump's birthday.
Fortunescience8 days ago
SpaceX Merges with xAI and Goes Public at $2.1 Trillion Valuation
SpaceX completed its merger with xAI earlier this year and debuted on public markets Friday. The company closed at just under $161 per share, giving it a market value of $2.1 trillion.
upi.combusiness8 days agoUpdated
Justice Department Closes Review Allowing Paramount-Warner Bros. Discovery Merger
The U.S. Justice Department closed its antitrust review on 13 June 2026 and approved the $111 billion transaction without conditions.
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bbc.co.ukfinance9 days ago
SpaceX Sets Record IPO While Justice Department Clears Major Media Merger
SpaceX completed the largest initial public offering in history on Friday. The same day, the Justice Department approved a merger between Paramount Skydance and Warner Bros. Discovery.
Bloombergbusiness10 days ago
Battery Maker Supplying Data Centers to List via $600 Million SPAC Merger
A specialized battery manufacturer for data centers will merge with a blank-check company backed by SparkLabs Group. The deal values the battery firm at $600 million before new capital is added.
marketwatch.comworld10 days ago
GoPro Refiles Financials and Engages Advisers After Revenue Drop, Continues Product and Sector Expansion
GoPro reported a first-quarter loss and said it is evaluating strategic alternatives including a possible sale or merger. The company is in talks with lenders after auditors flagged going-concern doubts.
Substrate placeholder — needs reviewbusiness12 days ago
California-Led States Examining Antitrust Challenge to Paramount-Warner Bros. Discovery Merger
States are preparing an antitrust suit against the $110 billion merger. Robert Van Nest is in talks to represent the coalition.
foxbusiness.combusiness13 days ago
United, Delta CEOs See No Major U.S. Airline Mergers Ahead After Failed United-American Talks
Scott Kirby stated United will not pursue deals that lack economic sense after American Airlines rejected a combination earlier this year. Delta Air Lines President Peter Carter also ruled out mergers for his carrier.
foxbusiness.combusiness14 days agoUpdated
United Airlines to Acquire Airport Slots From Other Carriers
Chief executive Scott Kirby said the airline is prepared to purchase gates and other assets if opportunities arise, while ruling out large-scale consolidation after American Airlines rejected a merger proposal.
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The Independentfinance14 days ago
Workers protest proposed $110 billion Paramount-Warner Bros. Discovery merger
About 100 people gathered in Los Angeles on Saturday to oppose the deal. Organizers said the merger would reduce jobs and competition in the entertainment industry.
business14 days ago
Abra to Go Public via SPAC Merger at $750M Valuation, Plans Nasdaq Listing This Summer
Abra plans a summer Nasdaq debut under ticker ABRX after merging with New Providence Acquisition Corp. III. The combined entity will be renamed Abra Financial Inc.
freepressjournal.inbusiness14 days ago
Banco BPM Proposes Merger of Equals With Monte dei Paschi, Setting Stage for Battle With UniCredit
Banco BPM invited Banca Monte dei Paschi di Siena to discuss a merger that would create Italy's second-largest banking group, valued at about 50 billion euros.
teslarati.comai15 days ago
SpaceX Plans Record $75B IPO Following Controversial xAI Merger That Created $1.25T Company With Billions in Combined Losses
@ABC reported that SpaceX plans to raise up to $75 billion this month, the largest IPO on record, following its February merger with xAI.
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msnbc.compolitics15 days ago
Trump Pardons Former Rep. Stephen Buyer, Who Was Convicted of Insider Trading on T-Mobile-Sprint Merger
Buyer, convicted in 2023 of securities fraud tied to the T-Mobile-Sprint merger, received a full pardon after 52 lawmakers backed the request.
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thehindu.combusiness16 days ago
Paramount Consolidates Gaming Operations Into New Studio Under Merger Integration Leader Tony Driscoll
The studio consolidates Paramount and Skydance gaming operations under President Tony Driscoll. Initial titles include Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: The Last Ronin and Avatar Legends: The Fighting Game.
nbcnews.combusiness15 days agoUpdated
Paramount-Skydance Merger With Warner Bros. Discovery Requires Regulatory Approval
Multiple states are preparing legal action against the $110 billion deal, arguing it would reduce competition and harm workers in the entertainment sector.
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New York Postbusiness16 days ago
Warner Bros. Discovery and Paramount Global Agree to $110B Merger
A group of states plans legal action against the proposed merger. California’s attorney general said his office will decide soon. Shares of both companies fell after the news.
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Bloombergfinance16 days ago
Delaware Court Orders Paramount to Disclose Internal 2025 Merger Communications in Lawsuit
A Delaware Chancery Court judge directed Paramount to turn over internal communications connected to the 2025 merger that formed the company.
finance.yahoo.comscience16 days ago
Jasper Therapeutics Explores Sale or Merger While Planning Cost Cuts to Preserve Cash
Jasper Therapeutics, Dot AI, and America's Car-Mart each launched reviews of strategic alternatives this week. New Mountain Capital closed a $2 billion-plus purchase of Asset Living.
Fortunepolitics4 days ago
STB Pauses $71.5B Union Pacific-Norfolk Southern Merger for Further Review After Trump Pushes for 15% Federal Stake
Jim Vena told CNBC the railroad can fund its $71.5 billion acquisition without government help. President Trump had said in May he wanted a 15 percent federal ownership interest in a large rail merger.
winnipegfreepress.comworld18 days ago
Yamada Holdings and Edion consider business integration
Two major Japanese home appliance retailers are evaluating a merger to improve procurement strength and private-brand sales. Combined sales reached about ¥2.5 trillion in fiscal 2025.
dailycaller.compolitics4 days ago
Hollywood Scheming To Tank Paramount’s Bid For Warner Bros. Discovery
Hollywood has been working to scrap Paramount Skydance's potential merger with Warner Bros. Discovery.
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koreaherald.comworld21 days ago
Three Japanese Opposition Parties Discuss Possible Merger
Moves to form a new opposition party have surfaced among Japan's Constitutional Democratic Party, Komeito, and the Centrist Reform Alliance, with plans targeted for confirmation by mid-July.
yahoo.combusiness22 days ago
Delaware Judge Applies Adverse Inference in WWE Shareholder Merger Lawsuit Over Signal App Settings
Judge J. Travis Laster ruled Tuesday that WWE executives destroyed evidence by using Signal's auto-delete feature. The court will assume five statements are true unless defendants rebut them.
marketwatch.comfinance23 days ago
California Attorney General Faces Pressure Over Paramount Merger
MarketWatch reported that political concerns over changes at CBS may prompt Democratic state attorneys general to review the proposed Paramount merger even if federal regulators approve it.
vtdigger.orgpolitics23 days ago
Administration proposes easing merger rules for schools
The administration is considering changes to merger guidelines that would apply to educational institutions. The move would affect how private equity firms pursue acquisitions in the sector.
nypost.comfinance24 days ago
BOXABL Plans SPAC Merger With FG Merger II Corp
BOXABL announced plans to merge with FG Merger II Corp through a SPAC transaction. The company has raised $230 million through crowdfunding to develop factory-built foldable homes.
nbcnews.compolitics25 days ago
Adam Candeub Considered for Justice Department Antitrust Chief
Adam Candeub, currently FCC general counsel, is among candidates under review to lead the Justice Department's Antitrust Division. The position oversees merger reviews and enforcement actions.
benzinga.combusiness25 days ago
Filmmakers Cite Concerns Over Paramount Skydance and Warner Bros. Discovery Merger
Laura Poitras and Geeta Gandbhir addressed a press call on Wednesday about the proposed $110 billion merger. They raised questions about documentary production, editorial independence, and access to archival materials at HBO and CNN.
interestingengineering.comfinance25 days ago
Nuclear Power Startup Newcleo Plans Public Listing via Blank-Check Merger
Newcleo will merge with a blank-check company in a transaction that values the combined entity at about $2.4 billion. The Wall Street Journal reported the planned deal.
benzinga.comworld26 days ago
Rio Tinto Reviews Glencore Merger After Price Increase
Rio Tinto is evaluating whether to pursue a renewed bid for Glencore after the target’s share price increased. The review follows earlier discussions between the two mining companies.
news.google.comscience27 days ago
Astronomers Identify 20 Stars as Possible Remnants of Ancient Galaxy Merger
Researchers report finding 20 metal-poor stars in the Milky Way whose chemical makeup and orbits point to a single dwarf galaxy absorbed roughly 10 billion years ago. The study, published this month, used data from the European Space Agency's Gaia telescope.
Wiredworld28 days ago
Study Links Heavy Black Holes to Repeated Mergers
A new analysis of 153 gravitational-wave detections found that black holes above roughly 45 solar masses show rapid, misaligned spins consistent with prior mergers. The pattern supports formation inside dense stellar clusters rather than direct stellar collapse.
Semaforfinance31 days ago
SpaceX Files for IPO as Congresswoman Holds Stake from Prior xAI Investment
SpaceX filed to go public in a move that could affect investors including Rep. Lisa McClain. The filing follows the February 2026 merger of xAI into SpaceX.
Semaforfinance31 days ago
SpaceX Files for Record IPO at $1.75 Trillion Valuation
SpaceX filed for an initial public offering that could raise about $80 billion, the largest in history. The filing disclosed revenue growth alongside a net loss tied to its merger with xAI.
financialpost.comfinance32 days ago
Skyworks Launches Exchange Offers for Qorvo Senior Notes
Skyworks Solutions announced exchange offers and consent solicitations for two series of Qorvo senior notes. The offers are tied to the planned merger of Qorvo into a Skyworks subsidiary.
Ars Technicatechnology32 days ago
NextEra Energy Proposes $67 Billion Merger With Dominion Energy
NextEra Energy announced a $67 billion all-stock merger with Dominion Energy on Monday. The combined company would become the largest U.S. utility by market value and serve the world's largest concentration of data centers in northern Virginia.
nypost.comscience34 days ago
NextEra Energy Proposes $67 Billion Merger With Dominion Energy
NextEra Energy announced a $67 billion all-stock merger with Dominion Energy on Monday. The combined company would become the largest U.S. utility by market value and would require state and federal regulatory approval.
nypost.comfinance34 days ago
NextEra Energy and Dominion Energy Agree to $67 Billion Merger
NextEra Energy and Dominion Energy have signed a definitive agreement to combine in a $67 billion all-stock transaction. The deal would create the world's largest regulated electric utility by market capitalization.
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s31833.pcdn.cofinance34 days ago
Law Firm Launches Investigation Into LiveRamp Board Duties in Proposed Sale
Johnson Fistel, PLLP announced an investigation into whether LiveRamp Holdings board members breached fiduciary duties regarding a proposed sale to Publicis Groupe. The inquiry follows LiveRamp's May 17 announcement of a definitive merger agreement.
benzinga.comfinance34 days ago
Auddia Stock Rises After Citing AI Infrastructure Market Data
Auddia Inc. shares increased Monday following the release of new market data on its AI infrastructure subsidiary. The company also filed an S-4 registration statement last week tied to a planned merger.
New York Postfinance33 days ago
NextEra Energy Proposes $67 Billion Acquisition of Dominion Energy
NextEra Energy announced plans to acquire Dominion Energy in a roughly $67 billion deal that would create one of the largest U.S. electricity producers. The merger comes amid rising electricity demand from AI data centers and concerns about higher rates for customers.
winnipegfreepress.comfinance35 days ago
Power Companies Agree to Largest U.S. Utility Merger
Two major electricity providers have signed a deal that would create the largest utility company in the United States. The transaction reflects rising power demand from data centers and industrial growth.
finance35 days ago
U.S. Upstream Oil Mergers Reach $38 Billion in First Quarter
U.S. upstream oil mergers totaled $38 billion in the first quarter of 2026, the highest quarterly figure in two years. The increase occurred despite a slowdown in March linked to volatility from the Middle East conflict.
Substrate placeholder — needs reviewworld36 days ago
Yashar! Party Chairman Says He Would Join Coalition With Haredi Parties
Gadi Eisenkot stated he is willing to sit in a coalition with ultra-Orthodox parties if they strengthen the state. The comments follow reports of talks between his Yashar! party and Yisrael Beytenu over a possible merger. Yisrael Beytenu leader Avigdor Liberman has repeatedly opp…
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Forbesfinance37 days ago
Hana Bank to Buy $670 Million Controlling Stake in Dunamu, Kakao to Partially Exit
South Korean bank Hana Bank is buying a 6.55% stake in Dunamu, operator of the country's largest crypto exchange Upbit, from Kakao Investment. The deal, valued at 1 trillion won, is scheduled to close in June 2026 alongside Dunamu's merger with Naver's payment arm. Kakao cited th…
kff.orgpolitics38 days ago
California Budget Adds Funding for Antitrust Enforcement
The revised state budget includes $14.3 million for antitrust work in 2026-27, declining to $10.5 million in 2029-30. Officials cited reduced federal enforcement as increasing the state's workload in the sector. The funding comes as state officials review a proposed merger betwee…
rediff.compolitics38 days ago
Poll Shows Netanyahu's Likud Would Win Most Seats in Hypothetical Israeli Election
A Channel 12 News poll published on May 14, 2026 found Likud would secure 26 seats if elections were held today. The opposition Beyahad merger party led by Naftali Bennett and Yair Lapid would receive 24 seats. The survey indicated the Jewish opposition parties would fall three s…
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US and EU Regulators Review Proposed Paramount-Warner Bros Discovery Merger
U.S. and European lawmakers sent a letter to Paramount CEO David Ellison warning that the proposed $31-per-share acquisition of Warner Bros. Discovery faces rigorous regulatory review in both the United States and European Union. The letter, first reported by cnbc.com, challenges…
New York Postbusiness39 days ago
Albertsons Reports Drop in Produce Sales and Sharp Decline in Profit
Albertsons said produce sales declined in its latest fiscal year even as the section has traditionally ranked among its most profitable. The company reported overall sales rose 3.5 percent but net income fell to $217.4 million from $958.6 million the prior year after its planned…
etfdailynews.comfinance12 days agoSourced
Sun Country Airlines Completes Sale, Delists From Nasdaq
Sun Country Airlines Holdings Inc. closed the previously announced acquisition by an affiliate of Apollo Global Management and terminated its merger agreement with a unit of Endeavor Group Holdings. The transaction triggers immediate delisting of SNCY shares, a full change in boa…
hollywoodreporter.comfinance40 days ago
Media Companies Present Upfronts in New York as They Adjust Programming Portfolios
Comcast's NBCUniversal, Fox, Disney, Warner Bros. Discovery, Amazon's Prime Video and Google's YouTube are holding upfront presentations in New York City this week. Paramount Skydance completed its presentations in recent weeks ahead of its planned merger with Warner Bros. Discov…
Substrate placeholder — needs reviewworld41 days ago
Lapid Expects More Israeli Party Mergers Ahead of Elections
Opposition leader Yair Lapid said on Monday that he expects additional political mergers in the near future. Yisrael Beytenu leader MK Avigdor Liberman called for a constitution. The remarks were made at a conference on Jewish-Democratic policy held in Jerusalem.
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uctoday.comscience41 days ago
Astronomers Report Possible Most Massive Pair of Black Holes
Observations of a galaxy 4.4 billion light-years away suggest the presence of two ultramassive black holes with a combined mass 60 billion times that of the sun. The pair, located in a 3,200 light-year star-free void, appears to be spiraling toward a merger.