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A priority for the next chancellor: boost the London stock market

Politicians need to see there’s something worth boosting. The current hollowing-out is not healthy

The Guardian - UK

Takeover deals boost Sports Direct owner Frasers amid ‘tough’ backdrop

It comes as Mike Ashley’s retail vehicle continues to pursue a raft of further deals, including potential takeovers for Hugo Boss and Harvey Nichols.

Evening Standard

PayPal Stock Surges Nearly 15% in Premarket as Stripe and Advent International Reportedly Propose $53 Billion Joint Acquisition

Shares of PayPal Holdings Inc (NASDAQ:PYPL) surged 14.86% in pre-market trading on Wednesday following a report that Stripe and Advent International have proposed a joint acquisition of the digital payments firm in a deal valued at over $53 billion.

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Goldman Sachs CEO David Solomon Says Clients Are Bringing Their Critical Deals to His Bank

Goldman Sachs Group Inc. (NYSE:GS) stock rose in premarket trading Tuesday after the investment bank reported second-quarter fiscal 2026 results that topped Wall Street estimates on stronger investment banking and trading revenue.

Benzinga

UK ‘minded’ to intervene in Paramount’s $110bn takeover of Warner Bros Discovery

Lisa Nandy to ask regulators to assess mega-merger involving Channel 5, CNN and TNT Sports on grounds of media plurality and competition

The Guardian - UK

Shoe chain tells UK share predator offer is 'rejected'

The owner of some of Australia's best-known footwear store chains has rejected a zero-premium takeover offer from a British retailer.

AAP

UK retail giant makes hostile bid for Hype DC owner

The British company that owns Sports Direct is offering to buy Accent Group for $390 million, saying it has concerns about its management and chairman.

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Allegiant Air and Sun Country complete merger, creating larger budget airline for travelers

Allegiant Air says it has completed its purchase of Sun Country Airlines, bringing together two low-cost carriers and creating a larger budget airline for travelers

The Independent UK

Spirit Airlines Shutdown Has Nothing to Do With Biden? Source Claims Geopolitical Events Started by Trump is to Blame

Spirit Airlines ceased operations due to geopolitical tensions and antitrust issues. The closure, linked to the Iran war and a blocked JetBlue merger, left employees and customers in uncertainty.

International Business Times UK

Trump's Transport Chief Declares Spirit Collapse a Biden-Era Failure as Passengers Scramble for Rebooking

Spirit Airlines halts operations, stranding thousands and risking 17,000 jobs. Transport Sec. Sean Duffy blames Biden for blocking a merger that could have saved the carrier.

International Business Times UK

Union Pacific argues for its $85B acquisition of Norfolk Southern in new railroad merger application

Union Pacific hopes a new application will be enough to persuade regulators that its $85 billion acquisition of Norfolk Southern would be good for the country

The Independent UK

United Airlines CEO confirms he approached American about potential merger, but was rebuffed

United Airlines CEO Scott Kirby on Monday outlined why he thinks a merger between his airline and rival American would benefit travelers, despite American’s refusal to engage in negotiations

The Independent UK

American Airlines refused to engage in a possible merger with United, CEO says

‘American Airlines is not engaged with or interested in any discussions regarding a merger with United Airlines,’ the company said earlier this month

The Independent UK

Judge orders Nexstar-Tegna to pause merger

The ruling significantly dampens the consolidation outlook for the entire local broadcast industry.

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The Guardian - UK

Telegraph takeover by German buyer cleared by culture secretary

Lisa Nandy says there are no grounds to refer Axel Springer deal to Ofcom, ending almost three years of uncertainty for titles

AAP

IVF giant again in play after new bid pumps up shares

A major player in the IVF service space is considering a higher takeover proposal from a consortium made up of two heavyweight investment firms.

The Independent UK

Federal judge extends restraining order on $6.2B merger of local TV giants Nexstar and Tegna

A federal judge has extended an emergency restraining order on a $6.2 billion merger between Nexstar Media Group and Tegna for one week

International Business Times

Hologic Stock at 52-Week High in 2026: Buy or Sell Ahead of $18.3 Billion Blackstone Takeover Closure?

Hologic Inc. shares hit a fresh 52-week high of $76.07 Tuesday as the medical technology company's $18.3 billion buyout by private equity giants Blackstone and TPG appeared on track to close as early as April 7, leaving investors with a narrow window to decide whether to buy, sell or ride…

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International Business Times

Netflix Stock Climbs to $97 as Company Walks Away from Warner Bros. Deal, Analysts Turn Bullish

Netflix Inc. (NASDAQ: NFLX) shares closed at $97.09 on March 2, 2026, up 0.88% or $0.85 from the prior session, extending a recent rally fueled by the company's decision to abandon pursuit of an acquisition of Warner Bros. Discovery and renewed analyst optimism on its advertising and organic growth prospects.

AAP

Merged media group upbeat despite chief's sudden exit

Southern Cross Media has played up the value of its new TV assets, which under its previous owner battled a weaker ad market and competition from streamers.

AAP

Suitors fire up steelmaker takeover with hotter offer

A takeover offer worth $2 billion more than a previous attempt to snare Australia's largest steelmaker is no certainty to be successful.

AAP

Steelmaker pledges dividend bonanza, but shares drop

Weeks after rejecting a takeover bid, BlueScope Steel is promising to return more of its profit to shareholders after delivering a rise in first half earnings.

The Independent UK

Gifts and soup from 'Uncle Jeffrey': The Epstein ties that ended Kathy Ruemmler’s run at Goldman

Kathy Ruemmler's resignation as Goldman Sachs’ top lawyer comes after emails show she stayed close with Jeffrey Epstein long after his conviction on sex crimes

Axios

Top Goldman Sachs lawyer resigns after Epstein files release

The ex-White House counsel to former President Obama is the latest high-profile figure to resign following the DOJ's recent release.

The Guardian - UK

Rio Tinto and Glencore abandon revived $260bn merger plan

After weeks of talks mining companies say they cannot reach a deal that delivers value for shareholders

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