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đź“…January 28, 2026 at 1:00 PM
Major corporate M&A deals dominate headlines with multi-billion dollar acquisitions in tech, fintech, and telecom, alongside market reports and real estate trends.
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IonQ Acquires SkyWater Technology for $1.8 Billion

Quantum computing firm IonQ announced the acquisition of SkyWater Technology for $1.8B on January 26, 2026, marking a significant tech consolidation.Source 2 This deal follows Verizon's $20B Frontier acquisition closure on January 20.Source 2 The transaction highlights ongoing M&A activity in advanced technology sectors.

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Hg to Acquire OneStream in $6.4 Billion Deal

Investment firm Hg agreed to acquire corporate performance management software provider OneStream for $6.4B in January 2026.Source 4 The deal underscores strong investor interest in enterprise software amid fintech growth.Source 4 It ranks as the top fintech M&A story of the month.

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Capital One to Buy Brex in Landmark $5.15 Billion Acquisition

Capital One is set to acquire fintech firm Brex for $5.15B, a major move in corporate card and spend management.Source 4 This transaction reflects consolidation in the fintech lending space.Source 4 The deal is expected to enhance Capital One's business offerings.

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US Bancorp Acquires BTIG in Up to $1 Billion Deal

US Bancorp announced the acquisition of institutional trading firm BTIG, valued at up to $1B.Source 4 The purchase aims to bolster its capital markets capabilities.Source 4 It is among January's key fintech M&A activities.

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Deutsche Börse Inks €5.3 Billion Allfunds Acquisition

Deutsche Börse signed a €5.3B agreement to acquire wealth management platform Allfunds.Source 4 This cross-border deal strengthens its position in asset servicing.Source 4 It highlights European financial market consolidation.

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Airwallex Acquires Paynuri to Enter South Korean Market

Fintech Airwallex expanded into South Korea via the acquisition of local payments firm Paynuri.Source 4 The move supports its global cross-border payment ambitions.Source 4 It rounds out January's top fintech deals.

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GigCapital9 Corp. Prices $220 Million SPAC IPO

GigCapital9 Corp. priced its $220M initial public offering on January 26, 2026, trading on Nasdaq as GIX.Source 6 As the ninth GigCapital vehicle, it targets tech acquisitions.Source 6 SPAC activity remains robust with multiple upcoming IPOs.

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Verizon Closes $20 Billion Frontier Acquisition

Verizon completed its $20B acquisition of Frontier Communications on January 20, 2026.Source 2 The deal expands its fiber network footprint significantly.Source 2 It is part of aggressive telecom M&A trends.

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Knauf Plans Acquisition of Majority Stake in United Mining Industries

Building materials giant Knauf announced a planned $134.4M acquisition of a majority stake in Saudi Arabia's United Mining Industries on January 9, 2026.Source 8 This reinforces its long-term Middle East commitment.Source 8 The deal aligns with regional expansion strategies.

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SABIC Sells European Petrochemicals Business to AEQUITA for $500 Million

Saudi petrochemical leader SABIC divested its European business to AEQUITA for $500M on January 7, 2026.Source 8 The sale optimizes its global portfolio.Source 8 It reflects strategic refocusing amid market shifts.

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Business Travel Market Projected to Reach $928.4 Billion by 2030

A new report forecasts the global business travel market to hit $928.4B by 2030, driven by bleisure trends and digital innovation.Source 1 Key players include Amadeus and Airbnb.Source 1 Sustainability and personalization are emerging drivers.Source 1

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Real Estate M&A Shifts to AI and Infrastructure in 2026

PwC predicts real estate M&A rebound in 2026, focusing on AI-enabled platforms and energy transition assets.Source 11 Cross-border deals from US to Europe are rising.Source 11 Transaction volumes to concentrate on high-growth sectors.Source 11