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US M&A Enters $2.3 Trillion Supercycle Driven by AI
January 2026 marks a historic resurgence in US mergers and acquisitions, with 2025 deal values surging 49% to $2.3 trillion. Key deals include Alphabet's $32B acquisition of Wiz for AI cloud services and Union Pacific's $85B bid for Norfolk Southern. PayPal acquired Cymbio for AI-driven agentic commerce.
Netflix Nears $82.7B Acquisition of Warner Bros. Discovery Assets
Netflix is in late stages of an $82.7B all-cash deal to acquire Warner Bros. Discovery's studio and streaming assets, aiming to dominate digital content. This positions Netflix as a consolidator in the aggressive M&A climate fueled by AI.
Claire’s Enters Second UK Restructuring
US retailer Claire’s has entered financial administration in the UK and Ireland for the second time in six months due to tax policy pressures. Insolvency practitioners from Kroll were appointed to manage its ~150 stores and seek solutions.
Brookfield Buys Iconic Paris BHV Building for €300M
Brookfield Asset Management acquired the historic BHV retail property in Paris from Galeries Lafayette for about €300 million after a three-year process. Brookfield and SGM plan to operate the store with added development.
Amazon Closes All Amazon Fresh and Go Stores
Amazon is shutting down ~70 Amazon Fresh supermarkets and Go convenience stores, citing no viable economic model for expansion. Some locations will convert to Whole Foods, following prior closures of other physical chains.
General Fusion Merges with SVAC to Go Public
Vancouver's nuclear fusion startup General Fusion is merging with Spring Valley Acquisition Corp. III, listing on Nasdaq by mid-2026. The deal addresses skyrocketing energy demands with fusion technology.
Otis Worldwide Releases Earnings Report
Otis Worldwide Corporation (NYSE: OTIS) issued its earnings report on January 29, 2026, analyzed by Financial Modeling Prep. Details highlight the elevator giant's financial performance amid global operations.
Reliance Global Group Prices $2M Public Offering
Reliance Global Group (NASDAQ: EZRA) priced a $2M public offering, closing January 29, for working capital, M&A, and corporate purposes. The InsurTech firm leverages AI for insurance efficiencies.
Boston Scientific to Acquire Penumbra for $14.5B
Boston Scientific announced a $14.5B acquisition of Penumbra, its second medtech deal in 2026 after Valencia Technologies. Medtech M&A accelerated post-2025, with $80B in deals through November.
SM Energy Merges with Civitas Resources in $23.5B Upstream Deal
US upstream oil & gas M&A rebounded in Q4 2025 to $23.5B, led by SM Energy's merger with Civitas including Permian and DJ Basin assets. 2026 expected to see active deals in gas-weighted plays.
Crocs Launches New Global Brand Narrative
Crocs unveiled 'Wonderfully Unordinary,' a new brand campaign debuting globally on January 29, 2026, to usher in self-expression era with an anthem film.
Zurich Sells Investment Management to Russell
Zurich agreed to sell its investment management business to Russell, accelerating Russell's wealth management growth through the acquisition.