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đź“…January 21, 2026 at 1:00 PM
Global markets reacted to rising geopolitical tensions, with gold hitting record highs and equities falling. Major mergers and acquisitions dominated corporate headlines, spanning tech, mining, fitness, and healthcare sectors.
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Gold Hits Record High Amid US Tensions

Gold surged 2.1% overnight to $4,865/oz as investors sought safe havens amid rising US geopolitical concerns, particularly surrounding Greenland and escalating rhetoric ahead of President Trump's Davos speech Source 1.

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Asia-Pacific Equity Markets Fall Again

Asia-Pacific shares outside Japan fell 0.5%, with Japan’s Nikkei 225 down another 0.5%, extending losses to five consecutive sessions as global uncertainty mounted Source 1.

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Playlist and EGYM $7.5B Merger Update

Playlist, parent of Mindbody and ClassPass, is merging with Germany’s EGYM in a $7.5 billion deal, including $785 million in new equity, subject to regulatory approval Source 2.

4

Flyover Attractions Acquired by Brogent Technologies

Flyover Attractions will be acquired by Brogent Technologies, positioning for global growth in immersive attractions; details were announced on Business Wire on January 21 Source 3.

5

Volato Group and M2i Global Merger Progress

Volato Group and M2i Global reaffirmed their target for a Q1 2026 merger, with SEC review advancing as both companies proceed toward closing Source 3.

6

Allshares Acquires Stock & Option Solutions

Allshares announced it acquired U.S.-based equity compensation specialist Stock & Option Solutions, a move reflecting continued expansion in equity management services Source 3.

7

Infinity Natural Resources Acquires South Bend Field Interest

Infinity Natural Resources acquired a working interest in its South Bend field via an all-stock transaction valued at $36 million, marking its first post-IPO growth strategy move Source 3.

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Teamshares Inc. Hints at Nasdaq Listing

Teamshares, a tech-enabled acquirer of SMEs, announced continued growth and signaled its move toward a Q2 2026 Nasdaq listing via a planned business combination with Live Oak Acquisition Corp Source 3.

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Sylmar Group Acquires Atlantic Water Management

Sylmar Group, a leading industrial water solutions provider, announced the acquisition of Atlantic Water Management, strengthening its position in the sector Source 3.

10

Exascale Labs, D. Boral ARC Merger Valued at $500M

Exascale Labs and D. Boral ARC Acquisition I Corp. completed a merger valued at $500 million, marking a significant deal in the capital markets space Source 4.

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Glencore and Rio Tinto Resume $260B Merger Talks

Glencore and Rio Tinto are in renewed talks to merge, potentially forming a $260 billion mining powerhouse that could reshape global supply chains for copper and iron Source 5.

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Homeperf Acquires ORKYN's Enteral Nutrition Business

Homeperf, a French home healthcare provider, acquired ORKYN’s entire enteral nutrition business, boosting its market leadership and specialist expertise Source 7.