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Morgan Stanley Forecasts M&A Rebound Driven by Crossborder Deals
Morgan Stanley identifies five forces driving 2026 M&A, including crossborder demand from Japanese buyers and policy certainty, following a 40% global volume surge last year. Corporates and sponsors expect continued activity with lower rates and IPO revival
. Magnum Mining completed acquisition of Wyoming Critical Minerals for Wet Mountain REE project
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Trump Media to Merge with TAE Technologies in $6B Nuclear Fusion IPO
Trump Media & Technology Group signed a merger with nuclear fusion firm TAE Technologies, valued over $6 billion, marking a major step toward public fusion energy. General Fusion agreed to merge with Spring Valley Acquisition Corp. III at $1 billion valuation, potentially the first pure fusion listing on NASDAQ in mid-2026
. Investors like Bezos and Gates back fusion firms amid rising interest
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KKR and Singtel Acquire ST Telemedia Data Centres for $10.9B
Private equity giant KKR and Singtel bought the remaining 82% of ST Telemedia Global Data Centres, valuing it at S$13.8 billion (US$10.9B), Singapore's largest M&A in four years. Citigroup advised on the deal amid AI-dominated M&A surge
. The market is 'firing on all cylinders' toward a record year despite volatility
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InPost Takeover Agreed by Consortium Including FedEx and Advent
FedEx, Advent, A&R, and PPF announced an all-cash offer for InPost shares at EUR 15.60, expected to complete in H2 2026 with committed financing. Consortium stakes: Advent 37%, FedEx 37%, A&R 16%, PPF 10%; requires 80% acceptance and regulatory clearances
. A&R rolls over existing shares for long-term commitment
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AIG Acquires 35% Stake in Convex and 9.9% in Onex
American International Group completed strategic minority investments in Convex Group (35%) and Onex Corporation (9.9%), strengthening balance sheet ties. The deals enhance AIG's position in insurance and investments
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Hologic Shareholders Approve Merger with Blackstone and TPG
Hologic (HOLX) shareholders approved merger with Blackstone (BX) and TPG at a February 5 special meeting. This event-driven deal highlights ongoing private equity activity
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Rio Tinto-Glencore Merger Talks Collapse Amid Governance Disputes
Merger discussions between mining giants Rio Tinto and Glencore failed in 2026 due to governance issues derailing consolidation. The collapse underscores challenges in strategic mining deals
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Noronex Secures 51% Stake in Etango North Uranium Project
Noronex (ASX:NRX) exercised option for 51% in Namibia's Etango North Uranium via cash and shares payment of NAD$1.5M. The deal advances through subsidiary Sunset Orange by February 2026
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Credit Defaults Surge as Positive Outlooks Outpace Negatives
S&P Global reports credit defaults rising sharply, but positive outlook revisions exceeded negatives for fourth week. This mixed signal reflects corporate resilience amid pressures
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Poland's CPK Airport Seeks Hydrogen Fuel Partners
Centralny Port Komunikacyjny (CPK) launched consultations for hydrogen infrastructure to cut emissions in its $1.5B airport-rail expansion. The project integrates high-speed networks
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Eindhoven Airport Terminal Hits Construction Milestone
Netherlands' Eindhoven Airport reached highest point in terminal expansion, set for July 2027 completion, growing by 12,000 sqm. It's the airport's largest project ever
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US Airports Advance Major Infrastructure Projects
Louisville's SDF completed $364M projects, with $565M more by 2028 including security expansions. East Midlands Airport finished new cargo gatehouses spanning 400m
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