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Rio Tinto and Glencore plan merger to create world’s largest copper miner
Rio Tinto and Glencore have announced plans to merge their copper businesses, a deal that would create the **world’s largest copper producer** by output. The combined entity would significantly increase scale and bargaining power in critical minerals used in electrification and energy transition, pending regulatory and shareholder approvals.
Fifth Third and Comerica shareholders approve major U.S. bank merger
Shareholders of **Fifth Third Bancorp** and stockholders of **Comerica Inc.** have separately voted to approve a proposed bank merger. The transaction, expected to close in the first quarter of 2026, will create a larger regional banking player in the U.S. with expanded scale and market reach.
JPMorgan to take over Apple Card issuing from Goldman Sachs
**JPMorgan Chase** announced it will become the new issuer of the **Apple Card**, taking over the portfolio in roughly two years. The move marks a strategic shift in Apple’s financial-services partnerships and underscores JPMorgan’s push deeper into co‑branded consumer credit cards.
PwC: Insurance megadeals dominate sector M&A heading into 2026
A PwC report finds that **insurance megadeals** drove $31.8 billion in announced U.S. insurance M&A across 207 transactions from June to November 2025. Just seven deals over $1 billion accounted for 93% of total deal value, highlighting continued consolidation and investor appetite for large strategic transactions in the sector.
Viper Partners commits major capital to dental M&A in 2026
Miami-based **Viper Partners** has committed “significant nationwide capital” to accelerate mergers, acquisitions and recapitalizations across the dental sector in 2026. The firm cites declining interest rates, improved access to debt, higher buyer liquidity, and a backlog of deferred deals as key drivers of an expected uptick in dental M&A.
Turkey reports 34% jump in merger and acquisition deals reviewed in 2025
The Turkish Competition Authority’s new **2025 M&A Outlook Report** shows 416 merger, acquisition and privatization deals finalized in 2025, a 33.8% increase year over year. Foreign investors completed 55 transactions targeting Turkish companies worth about TRY 277 billion, marking one of the highest foreign investment levels since 2013.
World Liberty Financial, tied to Trump family, seeks U.S. national trust bank charter
Crypto firm **World Liberty Financial**, which is affiliated with the Trump family, has applied for an **OCC national trust bank charter**. The company plans to use the charter to issue its USD1 stablecoin and allow customers to use and convert the coin more efficiently within a regulated banking framework.
Wyoming launches first state-backed blockchain-based stablecoin
The state of **Wyoming** has announced issuance of what it calls the **first blockchain-based asset backed by a U.S. state**, a state-backed stablecoin. The initiative positions Wyoming as a leading U.S. jurisdiction in digital-asset experimentation and could influence how other states approach tokenized public liabilities and payments.
Compass closes $1.6 billion merger with Anywhere, creating real estate giant
Real estate brokerage **Compass** has closed its **$1.6 billion merger** with **Anywhere**, forming a new industry heavyweight under CEO Robert Reffkin. The combined firm aims to leverage technology, scale, and a broad agent network to compete more aggressively in the U.S. residential real estate market.
Donray Printing merges into LBU Inc to build one-stop custom manufacturing platform
Dye sublimation specialist **Donray Printing** has merged into custom cut‑and‑sew supplier **LBU Inc**, with financial terms undisclosed. The deal integrates Donray’s printing equipment and expertise into LBU’s vertically integrated manufacturing, expanding in‑house capabilities and positioning the company as a more comprehensive one‑stop shop for custom apparel and soft goods.
Global experts warn Trump UN climate pullout will reshape green investment flows
Business and climate experts say **President Trump’s move to pull the U.S. out of UN climate efforts** will hurt global climate action and sideline U.S. firms from the green investment surge. Analysts warn that U.S. companies may lose competitiveness in clean‑tech markets as other regions push ahead with climate commitments and related industrial policies.