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More mergers between universities could be on the cards, sector chief says

Nearly half of higher education institutions have been forced to close courses to reduce costs, a Universities UK survey suggests.

Evening Standard

Astronomers discover dark matter 'bridge' linking colliding galaxies: 'This is the missing piece we've been looking for.'

A massive clump of dark matter in the Perseus galaxy cluster is linked to its core by a bridge of dark matter, evidence of a history of mergers.

Space

Thousands of jobs at risk in shake-up of English councils, Unison warns

Union says it will be a ‘travesty if crucial public services are shut down’ in mergers of some county and district bodies

The Guardian - UK

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Legal tech startup ProfitSolv seeks buyer amid sluggish merger climate

Bankers don’t expect “Trump Bump” will boost mergers this year

Fortune

Unproven Einstein theory of 'gravitational memory' may be real after all, new study hints

Einstein's theory of general relativity suggests that the "memory" of ancient events, such as black hole mergers, may be etched into the fabric of space-time by gravitational waves. New research shows how this theory of gravitational memory could finally be proven.

LiveScience

Competition regulator will not investigate Microsoft partnership with OpenAI

The Competition and Markets Authority said the link-up between the firms does not qualify for investigation under rules around mergers.

Evening Standard

Dealmaking Drives HEICO Stock's 100,000% Return

HEICO has been skillful with mergers and acquisitions over the years and this has resulted in a 100,000% share-price return.

Kiplinger

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Trump’s FTC chair is looking to ‘combat inflation by making sure wages stay up’

The new head of the Federal Trade Commission, Andrew Ferguson, appears set to carry forward his predecessor Lina Khan’s torch and crack down on anti-worker policies and illegal mergers.

Fortune

M&A Is Why UnitedHealth Group Stock Is in of the 100,000% Return Club

UnitedHealth has given a master class in mergers and acquisitions over the years.

Kiplinger

Meet the New FTC—Same as the Old FTC

Federal Trade Commission Chair Andrew Ferguson reaffirms the flawed 2023 merger guidelines.

Reason

Mergers of English councils could lead to tax rises due to high debt levels

Labour’s ‘devolution revolution’ aims to simplify local authorities but will force some to combine with others in financial distress

The Guardian - UK

Black holes could 'bend it like Beckham' to reveal hidden asymmetries of the universe

Black holes and soccer balls don't have much in common, but if black holes are curved when kicked, it might say something deep about the cosmos.

Space

Deal scoop: Ultimus Fund Solutions and HedgeServ seek buyers as early 2025 M&A gets off to a slow start

The number of global announced mergers dropped nearly 43% from the same period last year.

Fortune

The acquisition of Text Publishing by Penguin Random House is part of a worrying trend in Australian publishing

Australia has been unique in the anglosphere for decades, as its independent publishers have resisted the forces of conglomeration and remained privately owned – often by their founders. But this week the third independent publisher in less than six months has merged with a multinational.

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International Business Times

Wall Street's Big Payday: Double-Digit Bonus Hikes Seen Across Big Banks

After a resurgence in mergers and capital raising, major investment banks, such as Bank of America, Morgan Stanley, and JPMorgan Chase, are anticipated to announce significant incentive increases for their staff.

The Independent UK

Honda HR-V: Calm before the storm

CAR REVIEW: With the mergers and mega deals, along comes a revision to Honda’s long-running hybrid. As the bigger boys look intent on swallowing the market, Sean O’Grady sees if this old Japanese favourite can give the company some purchase going into the new year

Fortune

5 stalled mega mergers that could get a green light under Trump

Biden's aggressive antitrust enforcers stood in the way of deals involving names like Intel, Kroger and U.S. Steel.

inkl

How to Plan for Growth After Buying a Business?

Buying or acquiring a business is a big deal. However, maintaining the business and keeping it viable is the tough part. According to the Harvard Business Review, almost 70-90% of mergers and acquisitions deals don’t make it through.

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The Guardian - UK

Three in four England universities expected to be in the red next year

Higher education regulator says sector needs to take ‘take bold action’ and consider mergers or cost sharing

Fortune

Wall Street is foaming at the mouth with all the possible mergers and acquisitions that may now go through with Trump as president

Goldman Sachs expects a 20% increase in M&A activity next year.

Fortune

At the country’s biggest fintech conference, the U.S. election is the elephant in the room

CFPB’s Chopra gets rockstar welcome at Money20/20 just days after finalizing open banking rule

International Business Times

Blackstone In Advanced Discussions To Buy Shopping Center Owner Retail Opportunity: Report

This year has seen a slowdown in real estate deal-making, with U.S. mergers and acquisitions declining by 39% to $27.1 billion, according to data from Dealogic. Elevated interest rates have raised borrowing costs, impacting the market.

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Biden Administration Launches Investigation Into Airline Competition

Biden administration investigates airline competition, mergers, and fees in the U.S. air travel industry.

Space

What happens when black holes merge?

Black hole mergers are beautiful — and some of the most violent events in the cosmos. Here's how the process unfolds.

Fortune

Fintech market stirs as Celero seeks a buyer while Finexio looks for minority investor

Mergers remain slow ahead of U.S. presidential election

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