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Electronic Arts Secures Final Approvals for Historic $55 Billion Buyout Amid Record CEO Pay and Studio Layoffs
Electronic Arts will finalize its historic $55 billion buyout on August 4, 2026, as PIF takes control amid internal backlash over record CEO pay and layoffs.
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Stripe, Advent International Launch $53 Billion Bid for PayPal
Stripe and private equity firm Advent International have submitted a joint $53 billion bid to acquire PayPal, signaling a major consolidation in the fintech sector.
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Salesforce Acquires AI Customer Service Platform Fin for $3.6 Billion
Salesforce has announced the acquisition of AI-driven customer service firm Fin for $3.6 billion, aiming to bolster its Agentforce platform with pre-trained AI agents.
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OCBC to Acquire HSBC Indonesia Wealth Unit in Strategic Expansion
Singapore’s OCBC Bank has confirmed an agreement to acquire HSBC’s Indonesian wealth and premier banking operations, a move set to add $6.6 billion in assets and 336,000 customers to its local subsidiary.
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Boralex to Go Private in $9B Deal with Brookfield, La Caisse
Boralex will be acquired for $9 billion by Brookfield and La Caisse. The deal includes a 31.8% premium and delisting from the TSX by late 2026.
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Polymarket Acquires DeFi Infrastructure Startup Brahma
Prediction market platform Polymarket has acquired Brahma, a startup specializing in cryptocurrency and decentralized finance infrastructure, bolstering its capabilities in the rapidly evolving digital finance landscape.
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Mastercard Eyes BVNK Acquisition for $1.8 Billion
Payment giant Mastercard is reportedly nearing a deal to acquire stablecoin infrastructure startup BVNK for up to $1.8 billion, signaling a significant move into the digital asset space.
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Elon Musk Defends Tweets, Alleges Judge Bias in Twitter Lawsuit
Elon Musk defended his tweets about the Twitter acquisition in a San Francisco court, alleging judicial bias. This testimony is key to a class action lawsuit claiming his statements caused investor losses.
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Kraken Robotics to Acquire Covelya Group in $615M Strategic Move
Kraken Robotics announced a $615 million acquisition of Covelya Group, expanding its global maritime capabilities. The deal is partly funded by a $350 million public offering.
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Netflix NFLX Stock Soars as White House Talks Join Bidding War
Netflix Inc. (NFLX) stock surged 6% after CEO Ted Sarandos met with White House officials over the contested Warner Bros. acquisition, as Paramount raised its bid.
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Jollibee Group to Acquire Korea’s Shabu All Day Hot Pot Chain
Jollibee Group is set to acquire South Korea’s leading hot pot chain, Shabu All Day, in an $87 million deal. This strategic move aims to significantly expand Jollibee’s international presence and boost revenues.
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Brad Jacobs’ QXO Acquires Kodiak Building Partners, Stock Soars
QXO, founded by serial entrepreneur Brad Jacobs, has acquired Kodiak Building Partners for $2.25 billion, driving its stock up by over 11% today. This move advances QXO’s strategy to disrupt the North American building products distribution market.
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Nuveen Agrees to Acquire UK’s Schroders, Forming $2.5 Trillion Manager
Nuveen, LLC has announced an agreement to acquire UK-based asset manager Schroders plc for approximately £9.9 billion, a move set to create one of the world’s largest active global asset management firms with nearly $2.5 trillion in combined assets under…
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Virgin Media O2 Expands AI for Mobile, Nears £2BN Broadband Deal
Virgin Media O2 is bolstering its UK operations by deploying advanced AI to enhance mobile network reliability and is reportedly nearing a £2 billion acquisition of broadband provider Netomnia, aiming to challenge BT’s market dominance.
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Singtel Shares Surge as STT GDC Acquisition Talks Advance
Singapore Telecommunications (Singtel) shares saw a significant climb on the Singapore Exchange (SGX) following confirmation of advanced talks to join a KKR-led consortium for the acquisition of ST Telemedia Global Data Centres (STT GDC). The potential deal, valued at over…