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US M&A Enters $2.3 Trillion Supercycle Driven by AI
January 2026 sees a historic resurgence in US mergers and acquisitions, with total deal values surging 49% year-over-year to $2.3 trillion in 2025. 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 all-cash $82.7B 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 favoring AI-integrated firms.
Mars Acquires Kellanova in $35.9B Deal
Mars bought Kellanova, maker of Pop-Tarts and Pringles, in a $35.9B transaction to bolster snacking brands. Ferrero acquired WK Kellogg for $3.1B to expand in US cereals, signaling big food's M&A push.
Federal Reserve Holds Rates, Signals No Rush to Cut
Fed Chair Powell held rates steady, citing robust 4.4% GDP growth and 2.8% inflation, with no urgency for cuts as economy steadies. Treasurers advised to prepare for bumpy 2026 borrowing costs.
Prosperity Bancshares Completes Major Acquisitions
Prosperity Bancshares merged with American Bank Holding effective Jan 1, 2026, and awaits approval for Southwest Bancshares buy. Board approved 5% stock repurchase and $0.60 Q1 dividend amid high M&A activity.
Spring Valley Acquisition Merges with General Fusion for $1B Valuation
Spring Valley Acquisition Corp. III signed a deal with General Fusion, valuing the fusion tech firm at $1B including $105M PIPE. Expected to list as General Fusion on Nasdaq mid-2026 to advance magnetized target fusion.
Keurig Dr Pepper Acquires JDE Peet’s for $18B
Keurig Dr Pepper bought JDE Peet’s for $18B, Europe's largest acquisition, to boost coffee sales by combining Dr Pepper, Peet’s, and JDE brands. Carlsberg also acquired Britvic for soft drinks expansion.
Boston Scientific Plans $14.5B Acquisition of Penumbra
Medtech M&A accelerates with Boston Scientific's $14.5B bid for Penumbra, following its Valencia Technologies deal. Total sector value hit $80B by late 2025, with more 2026 activity like Smith & Nephew's $450M Integrity Orthopaedics buy.
REV Group Shareholders Approve Merger with Terex
REV Group (NYSE: REVG) shareholders voted on Jan 28, 2026, to approve merger with Terex Corporation via two-step structure, making REV a Terex subsidiary and ending its listing.
Repare Therapeutics Acquired by Xenotherapeutics
Repare announced completion of acquisition by Xenotherapeutics after shareholder approval on Jan 16, 2026. The deal advances biotech consolidation trends.
Nvidia Linked to DeepSeek AI Used by China’s Military
Nvidia faces scrutiny over links to DeepSeek AI employed by China’s military, highlighting tech-corporate geopolitical risks.
Microsoft Shares Dip Despite Beating Earnings
Microsoft traded lower post-earnings due to slowdown signals, despite topping quarterly expectations in extended trading.