Private Equity
The "Great Hesitation" in global finance has officially come to an end. In the opening weeks of 2026, the private equity landscape has undergone a dramatic transformation, shifting from two years of defensive posturing to a full-scale dealmaking renaissance. Driven by a record-shattering $2 trillion in "dry
REITs
In a move that has sent ripples through the commercial real estate (CRE) sector, global investment giant Brookfield Asset Management (NYSE: BAM)—and its parent Brookfield Corporation (NYSE: BN)—announced a definitive agreement to acquire Peakstone Realty Trust (NYSE: PKST) for approximately $1.2 billion. The deal, priced at $21.
Revolution Medicines
The high-stakes world of biotechnology faced a jarring reality check on January 26, 2026, as shares of Revolution Medicines (Nasdaq: RVMD) cratered by 17%. The sharp decline came as the speculative fervor surrounding a potential multi-billion-dollar acquisition of the company began to dissolve, leaving investors to grapple with a "
Devon Energy
In a move that sends shockwaves through the American energy landscape, Devon Energy (NYSE: DVN) and Coterra Energy (NYSE: CTRA) announced a definitive merger agreement today, February 2, 2026. The $58 billion all-stock transaction represents one of the most significant consolidations in the history of the U.S. shale industry,
Boston Scientific
In a move that has sent shockwaves through the healthcare sector, Boston Scientific (NYSE:BSX) has announced a definitive agreement to acquire Penumbra (NYSE:PEN) for approximately $14.5 billion. The deal, announced in mid-January and currently the talk of Wall Street as we move into February 2026, marks one
Netflix
The media landscape reached a fever pitch this week as Netflix (NASDAQ:NFLX) and Warner Bros. Discovery (NASDAQ:WBD) finalized terms for a massive $82.7 billion merger, a deal poised to redefine the "streaming wars" by consolidating Hollywood’s most storied assets under a single digital roof.
In a move that signals a seismic shift in the cloud landscape, Alphabet Inc. (NASDAQ: GOOGL) is nearing the finish line of its record-breaking $32 billion acquisition of cybersecurity powerhouse Wiz. As of February 2, 2026, the deal has entered its most critical phase, with European Union regulators set to
Coterra Energy
In a move that signals a final, aggressive push for scale in the American oil patch, Coterra Energy (NYSE: CTRA) and Devon Energy (NYSE: DVN) have entered the final stages of merger negotiations. The deal, valued at approximately $60 billion including debt, aims to create a "Super Independent"
Credit Markets
The US credit market has entered 2026 with a level of momentum unseen in nearly a decade, as a powerful combination of multi-billion dollar mergers and a resurgence in leveraged buyouts (LBOs) drives primary issuance to record heights. Following the Federal Reserve’s pivot toward a more accommodative stance in
Kimberly-Clark
In a move that signals a seismic shift within the consumer staples landscape, Kimberly-Clark (NYSE:KMB) is on the precipice of finalizing its $48.7 billion acquisition of Kenvue (NYSE:KVUE). This colossal deal, if ratified by shareholders tomorrow, January 29, 2026, would create a diversified powerhouse with a formidable
Eli Lilly
In a decisive move to solidify its leadership in the next generation of chronic inflammation and cardiometabolic treatments, Eli Lilly and Company (NYSE: LLY) announced the acquisition of Ventyx Biosciences (NASDAQ: VTYX) for approximately $1.2 billion. The all-cash deal, announced in early January 2026, values Ventyx at $14.00
ServiceNow
In a move that signals a tectonic shift in the enterprise software landscape, ServiceNow (NYSE: NOW) has announced its definitive agreement to acquire Armis, a leader in cyber exposure management, for approximately $7.75 billion in an all-cash transaction. This acquisition, the largest in ServiceNow's history, marks a