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Meta Acquires Manus for $2 Billion in AI Push
Meta Platforms announced the acquisition of Manus, a developer of autonomous AI agents, for about $2 billion on January 6, 2026, amid a wave of large-cap M&A activity dubbed 'The Great Unlocking'. This deal highlights surging interest in AI infrastructure following stabilized rates and corporate cash stockpiles. It follows late 2025 mega-deals like IBM's $11B buy of Confluent
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Hg Capital to Buy OneStream for $6.4 Billion All-Cash
Buyout firm Hg Capital agreed to acquire financial software company OneStream in a $6.4 billion all-cash deal announced January 6, 2026, at $24 per share—a 31% premium. OneStream will go private with Hg as majority owner, aiming to boost financial management and AI offerings
. General Atlantic and Tidemark retain minority stakes
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D-Wave Quantum Acquires Quantum Circuits for $550 Million
D-Wave Quantum Inc. announced on January 7, 2026, a $550 million acquisition of Quantum Circuits Inc., combining annealing and error-corrected gate-model tech. The deal includes $300M in stock and $250M cash, positioning D-Wave as the leading quantum computing firm with plans for gate-model systems in 2026
. Closing expected late January pending approvals
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Merck Completes Acquisition of Cidara Therapeutics
Merck finalized its tender offer for Cidara Therapeutics on January 7, 2026, at $221.50 per share, acquiring 86% of shares and merging to make it a wholly owned subsidiary. The deal, accounted as an asset acquisition, will boost 2026 R&D expenses by $9B
. Cidara's stock will delist from Nasdaq
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IBM Finalizes $11 Billion Acquisition of Confluent
IBM completed its $11 billion all-cash acquisition of data-streaming firm Confluent in late December 2025, fueling the early 2026 M&A surge. This positions IBM strongly in enterprise data amid AI demands
. It exemplifies 'fortress balance sheet' firms dominating deal-making
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Constellation Energy Acquires Calpine for $26.6 Billion
Constellation Energy's $26.6 billion acquisition of Calpine adds geothermal and natural gas assets, making it the top US provider of zero-emission power for data centers. The deal supports tech giants' energy needs in the AI era
. It underscores energy sector consolidation
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Sanofi Buys Dynavax Technologies for $2.2 Billion
Sanofi acquired Dynavax for $2.2 billion, gaining the revenue-positive HEPLISAV-B vaccine and shingles candidates to counter patent cliffs. This reflects pharma giants targeting established biotech revenue streams
. The move bolsters Sanofi's pipeline
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Private Equity Firms Acquire WOW! Internet for $1.5 Billion
DigitalBridge Group and Crestview Partners completed their $1.5 billion acquisition of WOW! on January 1, 2026, as part of tech and telecom M&A momentum. The deal expands broadband investments
. It signals renewed PE activity in telecom
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Microsoft Acquires Osmos to Enhance Fabric Platform
Microsoft acquired Osmos to strengthen its Microsoft Fabric enterprise data platform, benefiting from the AI 'picks and shovels' trend. This keeps MSFT central in data for AI economy
. It exemplifies Big Tech's strategic buys
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ServiceNow Secures $7.75 Billion Deal for Armis
ServiceNow finalized a $7.75 billion acquisition of cyber-exposure leader Armis in late December 2025. The deal aids cybersecurity pivots amid competition
. It highlights software firms bulking up defenses
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HoganTaylor Merges with Hawthorn Waymouth & Carroll
Accounting firm HoganTaylor expanded in Louisiana via merger with Hawthorn Waymouth & Carroll LLP on January 6, 2026. This boosts its regional footprint
. It reflects ongoing professional services consolidation
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Dow Jones Hits Record High at 49,462
The Dow Jones rose 1% to a record 49,462, with S&P 500 up 0.6% and Nasdaq 0.7%, driven by tech optimism and economic data. Energy stocks gained after US actions in Venezuela
. Global markets mixed, Nikkei down 0.9%
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