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đź“…December 28, 2025 at 1:00 AM
Major corporate moves: Nvidia-Groq $20B asset deal, big tech AI investments, large M&A across auto, pharma and logistics, tariff-driven trade shifts, and regulatory probes.
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Nvidia completes landmark $20 billion Groq asset deal

Nvidia agreed a $20 billion asset-and-IP purchase and acquihire with Groq, structured to keep Groq independent while transferring key inference assets to Nvidia; the deal is unusually large and structured more like an asset buy than a full mergerSource 2.

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U.S. trucking company raided in large criminal probe affecting logistics sector

FBI executed raids on a major U.S. trucking company as part of an investigation that reportedly led to dozens of arrests and revealed a large illicit network, highlighting enforcement risks across logistics and supply chainsSource 1.

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US tariffs and trade policy reshape global corporate planning

A wave of new and variable U.S. tariffs in 2025 has forced companies to revise supply chains, with broad sectoral levies (steel, autos, consumer goods) creating uncertainty and prompting strategic shifts in sourcing and pricingSource 5.

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Boston tech M&A drives nearly $40 billion in 2025 transactions

Boston’s tech sector recorded roughly $40 billion in mergers and acquisitions during 2025, with biotech manufacturing and software deals among the biggest drivers of local corporate activitySource 4.

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HARMAN to acquire ZF’s ADAS business for nearly $2 billion

HARMAN International announced a deal to buy ZF Group’s Advanced Driver Assistance Systems unit for nearly $2 billion, expanding HARMAN’s automotive electronics and ADAS footprintSource 10.

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M&A activity rises across manufacturing and plastics amid optimism

Merger-and-acquisition activity accelerated late in 2025 in sectors like plastics and industrials as stabilized earnings and aligned valuations encouraged buyers and private equitySource 6.

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Sanofi moves to acquire vaccine specialist Dynavax in pharma consolidation

Pharma consolidation continued as Sanofi announced plans to acquire vaccine maker Dynavax, part of larger deal-making in vaccines and biotech during December 2025Source 12.

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ServiceNow expands security portfolio with Armis acquisition

ServiceNow completed the purchase of Armis, broadening its enterprise security offerings and channel partner opportunities as vendors position for AI-era cybersecurity demandSource 8.

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Google’s $4.75B investment to power next-generation AI infrastructure

Google announced a $4.75 billion strategic investment to bolster its AI infrastructure and cloud capabilities, underscoring big-tech capital allocation toward generative AI and data-center growthSource 8.

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Global economic resilience cushions corporate earnings outlook

The World Bank and other reports noted that the global economy remained more resilient in 2025 than expected, supporting corporate earnings and deal-making despite geopolitical and climate shocksSource 9.

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Broad sector caution as regulators examine major AI and tech transactions

Regulators in multiple jurisdictions increased scrutiny of large AI-related deals in 2025, including reviews of novel asset-transfer structures that aim to capture AI talent and IP while limiting traditional merger filingsSource 2.