India
Mumbai, India – October 24, 2025 – The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has unveiled a transformative set of draft guidelines, proposing significant changes to how Indian banks engage with the capital markets, particularly by allowing them to directly fund corporate acquisitions. These proposals, detailed in draft circulars issued in October 2025,
Oil and Gas
The U.S. upstream oil and gas sector witnessed a significant and concerning downturn in mergers and acquisitions (M&A) activity during the third quarter of 2025. Deal values plummeted to a mere $9.7 billion, marking the third consecutive quarterly decline and extending a trend that saw a
Mercado Minerals
Vancouver-based Mercado Minerals Ltd. (CSE: MERC) has significantly bolstered its presence in the precious metals sector, announcing today, October 20, 2025, the successful acquisition of privately-held Concordia Silver Company S.A. DE C.V. This strategic move marks a pivotal moment for Mercado Minerals, propelling it into the heart of
Warren Buffett
OMAHA, NE & HOUSTON, TX – October 20, 2025 – In a move that has once again underscored his unparalleled acumen for value investing, Warren Buffett's Berkshire Hathaway (NYSE: BRK.A) (NYSE: BRK.B) announced in early October 2025 a definitive agreement to acquire Occidental Chemical Corporation (OxyChem), the chemical
Jim Cramer
As the financial markets gear up for the week commencing Monday, October 20, 2025, investors are keenly attuned to the insights of CNBC's Jim Cramer, a vocal and influential voice in the stock market. While a precise, real-time "Top 10" list from Cramer for this specific
Biotechnology
The biotechnology sector is currently experiencing a significant surge in investor attention, characterized by a blend of cautious optimism and strategic focus. As of October 2025, this heightened interest is not merely an isolated phenomenon but rather a potent indicator of broader market movements, significantly impacting stock futures and the
Equity Bancshares Inc.
Kansas City, MO – October 17, 2025 – Equity Bancshares Inc. (NYSE: EQBK) is charting a dynamic course through the evolving landscape of regional banking, marked by aggressive strategic acquisitions and a proactive approach to balance sheet optimization. While the third quarter of 2025 saw a GAAP net loss primarily due to
Renesas
Renesas Electronics Corp. (TYO: 6723) is reportedly exploring the divestment of its timing unit in a deal estimated at approximately $2 billion. This strategic maneuver, confirmed on October 14, 2025, signals a significant realignment within the critical semiconductor industry, with profound implications for the burgeoning artificial intelligence (AI) hardware supply
Real Estate
Newmark (NASDAQ: NMRK), a leading global commercial real estate services firm, has made a significant strategic move with its acquisition of RealFoundations, a prominent global professional services firm specializing in real estate management consulting and managed services. Announced on October 7, 2025, this acquisition is poised to reshape the landscape
CoreWeave
CoreWeave's (NASDAQ: CRWV) CEO, Michael Intrator, has firmly stated that the company has no plans to alter its $9 billion all-stock offer to acquire Core Scientific (NASDAQ: CORZ), despite significant concerns voiced by some Core Scientific shareholders. This resolute stance, announced on July 7, 2025, and reiterated as
Semiconductors
The global semiconductor sector is currently in the throes of a transformative period, marked by an unprecedented surge in investment and strategic mergers and acquisitions (M&A). As of October 2025, the industry's trajectory is overwhelmingly dictated by the insatiable demand for Artificial Intelligence (AI) capabilities, propelling
M&A
The financial markets are buzzing with renewed merger and acquisition (M&A) activity, a trend underscored by the dramatic surge in Ryvyl Inc.'s (NASDAQ: RVYL) stock following its definitive merger agreement with privately-held RTB Digital Inc., also known as Roundtable. This strategic alliance, announced on September 30,