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Netflix Agrees to Acquire Warner Bros. in $72 Billion Deal
Netflix has agreed to purchase Warner Bros.' film, TV, and streaming assets for $72 billion in equity value after its separation from Warner Bros. Discovery. The cash-and-stock deal values shares at $27.75 and is expected to close in Q3 2026 pending approvals. This marks a shift for Netflix toward major acquisitions to bolster content.
Equity Bancshares Completes Merger with Frontier Holdings
Equity Bancshares, Inc. finalized its merger with Frontier Holdings, LLC, parent of Frontier Bank, effective January 1, 2026. This adds seven Nebraska locations, expanding Equity to six states with $7.9 billion in assets. Frontier branches reopened as Equity Bank on January 2.
Prosperity Bancshares Merges with American Bank Holding
Prosperity Bancshares completed its merger with American Bank Holding Corporation and its subsidiary American Bank, effective January 1, 2026. The deal expands Prosperity's footprint in Texas and Oklahoma. Integration risks and growth opportunities were noted in forward-looking statements.
Taft Law Firm Completes Merger with Morris, Manning & Martin
Taft merged with Morris, Manning & Martin effective December 31, 2025, its third merger in 2025, creating an Am Law 100 firm with over 1,250 attorneys and $1B+ revenues across 25 offices. The move strengthens presence in Atlanta and D.C. for national growth.
Bank First Corporation Acquires Centre 1 Bancorp
Bank First Corporation announced completion of its acquisition of Centre 1 Bancorp, Inc., parent of The First National Bank and Trust, on January 2, 2026. This bolsters Bank First's operations in Wisconsin and Illinois.
WOW! Internet Provider Taken Private in $1.5 Billion Deal
WideOpenWest (WOW!) was acquired by DigitalBridge Group and Crestview Partners for $1.5 billion, closing on January 2, 2026, after shareholder approval. The deal takes the cable operator private to focus on bundled broadband services.
CES 2026 Preview: Keynotes from AMD, Siemens, Caterpillar
CES 2026 kicks off January 6-9 in Las Vegas with keynotes including AMD CEO Lisa Su on January 5, Siemens CEO Roland Busch, and Caterpillar CEO Joe Creed. Sessions cover AI, innovation, and industry transformations with major brand press conferences.
Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella Predicts 2026 AI Turning Point
Satya Nadella states 2026 will shift focus to real-world AI applications as companies gain access to the technology. This outlook highlights practical impacts beyond current hype.
Wall Street 2026 Outlook: S&P 500 Target at 7,269 Amid AI Risks
Analysts project S&P 500 to reach 7,269 by year-end 2026, a 6% rise, driven by earnings growth but warn of AI bubble risks and $500B+ tech CapEx. Sector rotation expected as recovery broadens.
No Major Corporate Earnings Released on January 3 Due to Holidays
Holiday weekend limits corporate reports; S&P 500, Euro Stoxx 50, Nikkei firms delay Q4 results to mid-January starting with banks and tech giants. Investors eye upcoming dividends and strategies.
Wall Street Wobbles into 2026 with Modest S&P 500 Gain
S&P 500 rose 0.2% on Friday after 16% 2025 gains, with early Asian shares higher but fading. Markets assess 2026 outlook amid upcoming data like ISM Manufacturing and Non-Farm Payrolls.