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J.P. Morgan Chase Reports Q4 Earnings Miss on Apple Deal Impact
J.P. Morgan Chase's fourth quarter profit dropped 7% year-over-year to $4.63/share due to a new Apple credit card deal, though adjusted earnings beat estimates. Core Wall Street trading revenues rose 15%, but investment banking fees fell 5%; revenue increased 7% to exceed expectations.
CEO Jamie Dimon highlighted resilient consumer spending despite soft labor market.
Worthington Steel to Acquire Kloeckner & Co for $2.4 Billion
Worthington Steel announced acquisition of Kloeckner & Co, strengthening leadership in North American metal processing. The deal expands high-value metals offerings and creates significant shareholder value.
Announced January 15, 2026.
SEEQC Enters Merger Agreement with Allegro Merger Corp.
Quantum computing chip developer SEEQC signed a definitive merger with Allegro Merger Corp., an SEC reporting company. The merger forms a subsidiary to merge into Allegro, pending conditions.
Announced January 16, 2026.
Invitation Homes Acquires ResiBuilt Homes for Build-to-Rent Expansion
Invitation Homes bought ResiBuilt Homes, a leading Southeast U.S. build-to-rent developer, to boost housing supply. The acquisition enhances delivery of family-oriented communities in high-growth markets.
Deal announced January 16, 2026.
Sila Realty Trust Completes $43.1M Acquisition of Oklahoma Rehab Facility
Sila Realty Trust acquired an inpatient rehabilitation facility in Oklahoma City for $43.1 million. The purchase expands its healthcare real estate portfolio.
Transaction completed as of January 16, 2026.
Gryphon Holdings to Acquire PrimeOne Insurance Company
Gryphon Holdings entered a definitive agreement to buy specialty insurer PrimeOne, focusing on property and casualty niches. Terms undisclosed; supports program administrators and MGAs.
Announced January 15, 2026.
Leonardo to Acquire Enterprise Electronics Corporation
Leonardo US Corporation signed to acquire EEC, specializing in weather radar and satellite stations for military and civilian use. Enhances meteorological capabilities and U.S. presence with over 1,500 global systems.
Closing expected Q1 2026.
Zydus Lifesciences Completes Acquisition of Agenus Biologics Facilities
Zydus Lifesciences acquired Agenus Inc.'s biologics manufacturing facilities and launched Zylidac Bio LLC in the U.S. Strengthens innovation-led life-sciences capabilities.
Completed January 15, 2026.
Citigroup, Wells Fargo, Bank of America Beat Earnings Estimates
Following J.P. Morgan, Citigroup, Wells Fargo, and Bank of America reported Q4 earnings, beating adjusted estimates. Wells Fargo and Citigroup slightly missed revenue; all navigated credit card rate pressures.
J.P. Morgan shares up 34% in 2025.
Gold Royalty Corp. Acquires Additional Borborema Royalty
Gold Royalty announced acquisition of additional royalty on the Borborema project. Expands portfolio in mining royalties.
Deal dated January 14, 2026.
Global M&A Value Hits $4.8 Trillion in 2025, Tech Leads into 2026
Global M&A rose 41% to $4.8T in 2025, second-highest on record, driven by tech/AI deals worth $1.08T. North America up 52% to $2.65T; expectations for increased tech deal count in 2026.
December 2025 deal value up 59% YoY.
December Global Deal Value Rises 7% to $516 Billion
Aggregate global monthly deal value increased to $516B in December 2025, up 59% YoY, with sponsor deals up 42%. Deal count jumped 35% MoM to over 2,700 transactions.
Strategic buyers led volume increases.