M&A

Globalstar stock rose following a report Amazon is in talks to buy the satellite operator. Apple will have something to say about the deal.

Headwinds in the sector are clearing. That is good news for venture firms seeking liquidity and for a stock market looking for growth stories, Nilesh Kumar writes in a guest commentary.

The acquisition of Charter Oak Capital Management brings a team of 19 with two offices in the region.

The spice maker will combine with Unilever’s food business, creating a new company with about $20 billion in revenue for fiscal year 2025.

A small biopharmaceutical firm was getting a big boost Tuesday after Biogen agreed to buy it for $5.6 billion.

MAI has been expanding its reach through acquisitions of other RIAs. It has nearly $73 billion in total assets.

Sysco agrees to buy Jetro Restaurant Depot in a deal that will see the food distributor enter the “cash and carry” wholesale business.

As the RIA M&A frenzy continues, firms in the $250 million to $500 million asset range feel pressure to sell, but holdouts remain.

Meta stock declines following Thursday’s big selloff, which occurred on the heels of a landmark social-media trial.

Brown-Forman confirms merger discussions with Pernod Ricard amid a decline in alcohol consumption.

The company’s fixed-income funds are thriving, but its stock funds remain a mixed bag.

Best Buy shares jumped on rumors GameStop might be preparing to acquire the struggling retailer without any real basis for the stock’s move.

Olaplex Holdings will be acquired by German conglomerate Henkel for $2.06 a share.

The transaction would create a single entity providing annuities, life insurance, and wealth and asset-management services.

The acquisition of Maseco in London marks Creative Planning’s second deal for a foreign firm.

One deal that should close in the next few months is Clearwater Analytics’ sale to a group of private money managers.

From its earliest days, critics have accused investment bankers of profiteering at the expense of ordinary people.

The airline has evaluated how regulators would react to potential mergers with United, Alaska, and Southwest, a report says.

Gilead plans to develop Ouro’s lead drug candidate, gamgertamig, alongside a Belgian pharma company.

The beauty company confirmed merger discussions with Jean-Paul Gauthier owner Puig Brands.

Ecolab agrees to buy CoolIT Systems in an all-cash deal for $4.75 billion.

Threadline Wealth will launch in May as an independent wealth manager operating across the West Coast.

Netflix shares are up 17% over the past month, trouncing the broader market.

Shares of Paramount Skydance have fallen for nine straight days, losing nearly 27% over this period.

“One Battle After Another” and “Sinners” landed 10 Oscars between them, and Amy Madigan won best supporting actress.