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Which Stocks Win When Rates Fall? Goldman Picks These Surprising Names

With Wall Street indices hitting fresh records and the Fed embracing a dovish pivot with further rate cuts on the table, Goldman Sachs wasted no time upgrading its SP 500 target—but it’s the bank's unusual stock picks that stand out.

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Anglo American, Teck Resources Merger Could Create $56 Billion Mining Giant: Analyst

Anglo American’s (OTC:NGLOY) planned merger with Teck Resources (NYSE:TECK) would create a combined company with a pro forma market capitalisation of about $56 billion and targeted annual pre-tax synergies of $2.2 billion, according to J.P. Morgan.

Benzinga

Hospital operator Spire considering potential sale

Shares in FTSE 250 firm Spire Healthcare shot higher on Friday morning after it confirmed it would consider options including a sale.

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Nice deal if it happens – but Anglo Teck is also an invitation to other bidders

The proposed $53bn merger looks logical in its own terms but it is far from being a done deal

The Guardian - UK

Anglo American to merge with rival Teck in $53bn mining group

Two of world’s largest copper producers to combine, retaining London listing but raising prospect of job cuts

The Guardian - UK

Troubled Scottish engineering firm to sell North America division

A troubled Scottish engineering firm is to sell off its North American transmission and distribution business in a 110 million US dollars (£81.5…

The National (Scotland)

CSX railroad's merger prospects derail as BNSF and CPKC make clear they aren't interested in a deal

The prospects for additional consolidation in the rail industry derailed this week when both of CSX's potential partners said they weren't interested in a deal

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Nvidia's Earnings Could Make Or Break Momentum ETFs

A sudden tumble in the high-flying factor names could be paving the way for a reversal, say Goldman Sachs traders, putting the spotlight on ETFs tied to the factor ahead of NVIDIA Corp.’s (NASDAQ:NVDA) closely followed earnings next week.

Benzinga

Black Hills, NorthWestern Energy To Merge, Strengthening Regional Utility Footprint

Black Hills Corp. (NYSE:BKH) and NorthWestern Energy Group Inc. (NASDAQ:NWE) unveiled plans on Tuesday to merge in an all-stock, tax-free transaction. The merger would create a regulated utility giant with a market capitalization of roughly $7.8 billion and an enterprise value of $15.4 billion.

Benzinga

Workhorse Stock Slips As Merger With Motiv Sparks Dilution Concerns

Workhorse Group (NASDAQ:WKHS) stock is trading lower on Friday despite upbeat second-quarter results and its Motiv Electric Trucks merger deal.

Benzinga

Full circle: Melbourne’s beleaguered Star ferris wheel to turn again

Docklands attraction to re-open in 2026, but new owner admits nervousness given ‘it’s failed so many times before’

The Guardian - AU

Bidding battle for NHS landlord Assura intensifies as watchdog steps up investigation

US suitor KKR lobbies board to accept offer to take Assura private as CMA looks into £1.79bn offer by rival UK investor

The Guardian - UK

Deal Dispatch: MEG Bidding War Heats Up, L Catterton Takes Bite Out Of Kisshokichi, Sunnova's Still Shining

MEG Energy is officially on the auction block, and the oil sands drama is heating up like a rig in August.

Benzinga

Union Pacific and Norfolk Southern confirm merger talks to create coast to coast railroad

Union Pacific and Norfolk Southern are confirming they're in merger talks that would create North America’s largest railroad, stretching service from East to West Coasts

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Union Pacific, Norfolk Southern discuss merger to create transcontinental railroad, AP source says

Union Pacific and Norfolk Southern are in merger talks to create the largest railroad in North America that would connect the East and West Coasts

Benzinga

Analysts React To BlackRock's Q2 Earnings Beat Amid Margin Pressures

BlackRock, Inc. (NYSE:BLK) on Tuesday reported that second-quarter 2025 revenue grew 13% year-over-year to $5.42 billion, beating the consensus of $5.34 billion.

International Business Times

Goldman Sachs Profits Jump As CEO Eyes More Merger Activity

Goldman Sachs reported a jump in second-quarter profits Wednesday behind significant increases in financial advisory revenues that chief executive David Solomon said could presage an uptick in dealmaking.

Benzinga

Chevron-Hess Arbitration Nears Verdict As Analyst Sees Limited Downside, Big Upside Potential

After nearly two years of uncertainty and legal wrangling, a resolution may be imminent in Chevron Corporation’s (NYSE:CVX) highly anticipated acquisition of Hess Corporation (NYSE:HES).

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Goldman Just Launched Two New Bond ETFs; Here's Why Investors Should Pay Attention

Goldman Sachs Asset Management is cranking up the volume in fixed income. Thursday, the company debuted two new actively managed ETFs, the Goldman Sachs Core Bond ETF (NYSE:GBND) and the Goldman Sachs Corporate Bond ETF (NYSE:GIGL), as investor interest moves toward more active approaches in a volatile rate landscape.

The Independent UK

Would Shell and BP creating a £200bn oil behemoth be a good idea for anyone at all?

BUSINESS COMMENT: Analysis: FTSE 100 pair have negated talk of a takeover and that looks the right call, writes Karl Matchett - at least for now

The Guardian - UK

The arithmetic is tricky for a Shell bid for BP today. Next year may be different

Shell says it has ‘no intention’ of making an offer for BP. But if its share price rises, the numbers could work

The Guardian - UK

Shell has ‘no intention’ of making offer to buy BP after £60bn takeover rumours

Statement to stock market follows media reports of early talks with BP to create a £200bn UK oil company

The Guardian - UK

Bank of England governor warns of slowdown in the UK jobs market; review finds failings at ONS – as it happened

Andrew Bailey says slack appearing in labour market, after Keir Starmer tells businesses they have made a ‘huge difference’

Benzinga

Jim Cramer Predicts 'M&A Wave' Even As Shell Denies BP Merger Deal: TV Host Says This Is The 'Most Bullish Thing' That Can Happen In This Market

Renowned television host Jim Cramer is cheering a potential mega merger between energy giants Shell PLC (NYSE:SHEL) and BP PLC (NYSE:BP), seeing it as a catalyst for a broader surge in deal-making activity.

Benzinga

Subprime Was A Trainwreck In 2008―Now It's A Sweet Spot, Says Goldman Sachs

Once a symbol of financial catastrophe, subprime consumers are now showing signs of resilience and spending power that defy economic uncertainties, according to Goldman Sachs, with the bank highlighting several investment opportunities tied to the lower-income group.

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