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📅December 26, 2025 at 1:00 PM
Major corporate news on Dec 26, 2025, features massive tech acquisitions like Nvidia's $20B Groq deal, Sanofi's Dynavax buyout, and high-profile media mergers amid surging global M&A activity.
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Nvidia Acquires Groq Assets for Record $20 Billion

NVIDIA Corporation has agreed to buy key assets and technology from AI chip startup Groq for $20 billion in cash, its largest deal ever, focusing on high-speed AI inference tech.Source 3 Groq founder Jonathan Ross joins Nvidia, while Groq continues independently with cloud services.Source 3 This surpasses Nvidia's prior $7B Mellanox acquisition and bolsters its AI dominance.Source 3

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Sanofi to Acquire Dynavax Technologies for $2.2 Billion

Sanofi announced an all-cash acquisition of Dynavax Technologies valued at $2.2 billion, adding HEPLISAV-B hepatitis B vaccine and a shingles candidate to its portfolio.Source 2Source 8 Dynavax shares surged on the news.Source 1Source 2 The deal enhances Sanofi's global vaccine offerings.Source 2

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Trump Media ($DJT) Merges with TAE Technologies in $6B Deal

Trump Media agreed to an all-stock merger with fusion energy firm TAE Technologies, valued over $6 billion, creating a public fusion company targeting carbon-free power.Source 2 Plans include a utility-scale plant in 2026.Source 2 The deal drew significant investor attention.Source 2

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Netflix Wins Bid for Warner Bros. Discovery at $82.7B

Netflix entered exclusive talks to acquire Warner Bros. Discovery's studio and streaming business for $82.7 billion enterprise value after prevailing in a bidding war.Source 5 Bids came from Paramount Skydance, Comcast, and others by November 2025.Source 5 The deal prices post-split shares at $27.75.Source 5

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Paramount Skydance Launches Hostile $108B Bid for WBD

Paramount Skydance made a hostile all-cash takeover bid for Warner Bros. Discovery at $30 per share, totaling $108.4B enterprise value.Source 5 Backed by Ellison family and investors, it includes $54B debt.Source 5 Reports suggest a potential raise to $33/share amid Netflix competition.Source 5

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Ramaco Resources ($METC) Authorizes $100M Share Buyback

Ramaco Resources announced a new $100 million share buyback program, highlighting strong balance sheet after capital raises.Source 2 It offers flexibility for capital returns while investing in operations.Source 2 The move trended among investors.Source 2

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Roivant Sciences ($ROIV) Director Sells $39M in Shares

Roivant Sciences director Daniel Allen Gold sold 1.69 million shares at $23.05, netting $39.1 million after a 50% stock rally.Source 2 The sale reduced his stake by 9.4%, sparking questions on future upside.Source 2 Insider activity is trackable via apps.Source 2

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NIKE Shares Surge 4.6% on Apple CEO Tim Cook News

NIKE Inc. (NKE) shares rose 4.6% following comments from Apple CEO Tim Cook.Source 1 This was highlighted in daily company news updates.Source 1 Specific details on Cook's statement were not elaborated.Source 1

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Boston Tech M&A Hits $40B in 2025 Led by CyberArk Sale

Boston's tech M&A volume reached $40 billion in 2025, topped by CyberArk's $25B sale to Palo Alto Networks and Aspen Technology's $7.2B deal.Source 4 These mega-deals drove regional activity.Source 4 The year marked significant consolidation.Source 4

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Global M&A Reaches $4.8 Trillion, Second-Highest Ever

Global M&A hit $4.8 trillion in 2025, the second-highest year, propelled by mega deals.Source 7 Cross-border deals rebounded 46% to $1.24 trillion, strongest since 2021.Source 7 Institutional confidence surged in sectors like crypto at $8.6B.Source 7Source 10

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National Bank Gains Approvals for Vista Bancshares Acquisition

National Bank (NBHC) secured regulatory approvals for acquiring Vista Bancshares, with shareholder approval on Dec. 19.Source 6 Closure expected Jan. 7, 2026.Source 6 This advances the mergers process.Source 6