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Norfolk Southern's profit slips 12% amid merger costs and economic uncertainty

Norfolk Southern's quarterly profit slipped 12% amid the uncertain economy, as well as costs related to its efforts to merge with Union Pacific and create a transcontinental railroad

The Independent UK

Bluescope Steel entices shareholders with $438m payday

Australia's biggest steelmaker will pay investors a special dividend of $1 per share after rejecting a takeover overture from Kerry Stokes and a US partner.

AAP

Mining companies Glencore and Rio Tinto in talks over £190bn merger to create world’s biggest

The FT estimates a total merger could result in a company worth in excess of $260bn (£193bn)

The Independent UK

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Glencore shares surge after confirming talks with Rio Tinto over mega-merger

Its share price was up by more than 8% on Friday morning.

Evening Standard

Mining firms Rio Tinto and Glencore restart $260bn merger talks

Deal would create world’s largest mining company and come almost a year after previous discussions failed

The Guardian - UK

FTSE 100 Live 09 January: Glencore surges on Rio Tinto talks, Sainsbury’s under pressure

FTSE 100-listed Rio Tinto and Glencore are at the centre of MA speculation after they confirmed talks over a plan to create the world’s largest mining company.

Evening Standard

Trump warns Netflix’s $83bn deal for Warner Bros poses competition concerns

President vows to get involved in controversial takeover described as ‘unprecedented’ by ex-chair of regulator

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Denny’s reassures fans about future of chain after closing hundreds of stores and $620 million sale

Denny’s planned in 2024 to close 150 underperforming restaurants by the end of 2025, most of which preceded the $620 million buyout

The Independent UK

Why Vision Marine Technologies Shares Are Trading Higher By Over 10%; Here Are 20 Stocks Moving Premarket

Shares of Vision Marine Technologies Inc (NASDAQ:VMAR) rose sharply in pre-market trading after the company announced financial results for the fiscal year ended Aug. 31, 2025 and highlighted strategic expansion following Nautical Ventures acquisition.

Benzinga

Why Bed Bath & Beyond Stock Is Rising Today

Bed Bath Beyond, Inc. (NYSE:BBBY) shares traded higher on Tuesday after the retailer unveiled new deal plans.

Benzinga

Daily Mail publisher agrees £500m deal to buy Telegraph newspaper

The Telegraph has been the subject of a potential takeover for more than two years.

The Independent UK

Abbott's $21 Billion Exact Sciences Buyout Reshapes Cancer Diagnostics

Abbott Laboratories (NYSE:ABT) agreed on Thursday to acquire cancer screening company Exact Sciences Corp (NASDAQ:EXAS) for $105 per common share, representing a total equity value of approximately $21 billion and an estimated enterprise value of $23 billion.

Benzinga

Dulux Paint Parent Akzo Nobel And Axalta Merge To Form $25 Billion Coatings Giant

Two leading names in the coatings sector are preparing for a major shift, with Axalta Coating Systems Ltd. (NYSE:AXTA) shares surging following the announcement.

Benzinga

BlueScope Steel keen on Whyalla's iron ore resource

Steel giant BlueScope is leading a consortium to potentially acquire the Whyalla Steelworks, an asset it views as having potential beyond its core business.

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The Independent UK

Shareholders of Union Pacific, Norfolk Southern support $85 billion rail merger

Shareholders of Union Pacific and Norfolk Southern backed the railroads’ proposed $85 billion merger to create the nation’s first coast-to-coast rail network

Benzinga

Goldman Sees S&P 500 At 9,000 By 2030—But The Real Boom Lies Elsewhere

Goldman Sachs painted a bullish picture for long-term equity investors, forecasting solid returns for U.S. stocks over the next decade but pointing to far stronger gains brewing overseas.

Benzinga

Parker Hannifin Strikes $9.25 Billion Deal To Build Filtration Powerhouse

Parker Hannifin Corporation (NYSE:PH), a global leader in motion and control technologies, announced a definitive agreement to acquire Filtration Group Corporation for $9.25 billion in cash.

International Business Times UK

Denny's Sold, Pizza Hut Is Next As It Eyes Possible Sale in Major Industry Shake-Up

Denny's heads into private ownership while Pizza Hut's parent company considers selling the struggling chain amid shifting consumer trends.

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Pound hits lowest since April as investors anticipate budget tax rises; markets hit by AI valuation jitters – as it happened

Sterling drops against dollar as chancellor’s speech is taken as a sign that taxes will rise in the budget, and interest rates may fall faster

Benzinga

Options Corner: Kimberly-Clark's Implosion Offers An Unusual Informational Arbitrage Opportunity

Kimberly-Clark Corporation (NASDAQ:KMB) rattled its shareholders when it earlier announced its acquisition of consumer goods giant Kenvue Inc (NYSE:KVUE). Ordinarily, such an acquisition might make sense due to the implied expansion of the acquiring entity's product portfolio. However, Kenvue has been ground zero for a controversy involving the flagship over-the-counter…

Benzinga

Pfizer Accuses Novo Nordisk Of Antitrust Violations In Metsera Takeover Battle

On Friday, Pfizer Inc. (NYSE:PFE) filed a lawsuit against Metsera, Inc. (NASDAQ:MTSR), its Board of Directors, and Novo Nordisk (NYSE:NVO) in a Delaware Court.

International Business Times UK

Could Netflix Buy Warner Bros. Discovery? Talks Signal Bold Move in Streaming Wars

Netflix is reportedly exploring a bid for Warner Bros. Discovery, signaling a potential shakeup in the streaming wars. The deal could unite major franchises under one roof.

Benzinga

'Merger Monday' Makes Comeback As US M&A Tops $80 Billion In 24 Hours

U.S. companies have struck more than $80 billion worth of deals in a span of 24 hours, in the latest sign that mergers and acquisitions (MA) are picking up after the tariff-induced cool-off earlier this year.

Benzinga

Albemarle Nets $660 Million From Asset Sales, Keeps Foot In Ketjen's Future

Albemarle Corporation (NYSE:ALB), a supplier of materials used in mobility, energy, connectivity, and health applications, has entered into a definitive agreement to sell a controlling interest in Ketjen Corporation’s refining catalyst solutions business to KPS Capital Partners, LP.

Benzinga

Nextracker Keeps Winning With Record Bookings And Fresh Analyst Optimism

Nextracker Inc. (NASDAQ:NXT) reported second-quarter results that surpassed top- and bottom-line expectations, driven by robust demand across U.S. and international markets and continued momentum from its recently acquired businesses.

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