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馃搮December 26, 2025 at 1:00 PM
Major 2025 corporate news highlights massive tech M&A including Nvidia's $20B Groq deal, Google-Wiz, Netflix-WBD bids, and record crypto deals amid stock surges.
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Nvidia Acquires Groq Assets for Record $20 Billion to Dominate AI Inference

NVIDIA sealed a $20 billion cash deal to acquire key assets and technology from AI chip startup Groq, its largest acquisition ever, focusing on high-speed AI inference processingSource 3. Groq founder Jonathan Ross joins Nvidia, while Groq continues independently with cloud servicesSource 3. CEO Jensen Huang noted it expands Nvidia's AI factory architectureSource 3.

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Google Buys Wiz for $32 Billion in Major Cloud Security Deal

Alphabet's Google acquired cloud security firm Wiz for $32 billion, one of 2025's largest tech deals, bolstering cybersecurity against AWS and AzureSource 2. The move secures future capabilities in intensifying competitionSource 2. It highlights Big Tech's consolidation in defensive tech infrastructureSource 2.

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Netflix Enters Exclusive Talks to Acquire Warner Bros. Discovery for $82.7 Billion

Netflix prevailed in bidding for Warner Bros. Discovery's studio and streaming businesses at $82.7 billion enterprise value, reshaping Hollywood dynamicsSource 2Source 5. The deal combines Netflix's distribution with Warner's franchises, pending regulatory approvalSource 2Source 5. Paramount Skydance launched a rival $108.4 billion hostile bidSource 5.

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IBM Agrees to Acquire Confluent for $11 Billion in AI Data Push

IBM's $11 billion purchase of Confluent reinforces its real-time data and hybrid cloud strategy for AI transformationSource 2. Control over data pipelines becomes a key differentiatorSource 2. The deal underscores enterprise software's role in AI-driven shiftsSource 2.

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CyberArk Sold to Palo Alto Networks in $25 Billion Boston Tech M&A Lead

Boston tech M&A reached $40 billion in 2025, topped by CyberArk's $25 billion sale to Palo Alto NetworksSource 4. Aspen Technology's $7.2 billion deal followed closelySource 4. These transactions highlight robust regional deal activitySource 4.

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Constellation Energy Acquires Calpine for $16.4 Billion Power Expansion

Constellation Energy's $16.4 billion buyout of Calpine creates a top U.S. diversified power producerSource 2. Alphabet bought Intersect for $4.75 billion to support AI data centersSource 2. Talen Energy added $3.5 billion in power plantsSource 2.

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NVIDIA, NIKE Shares Surge in Latest Company News

NVIDIA Corp. shares moved notably on Dec 26, 2025Source 1. NIKE Inc. (NKE) surged 4.6% after Apple CEO Tim Cook commentsSource 1. Dynavax Technologies Corp. also featured in daily updatesSource 1.

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Crypto M&A Reaches Record $8.6 Billion in 2025

Crypto sector mergers hit a record $8.6 billion in 2025, the most active year for digital asset dealmakingSource 8. Institutional interest drove the surgeSource 8. This caps a year of heightened consolidationSource 8.

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Gilead Sciences Acquires Repare's RP-3467 for Up to $30 Million

Gilead bought Pol胃 ATPase inhibitor RP-3467 from Repare Therapeutics for up to $30 million total considerationSource 6. Repare faces its own acquisition by XenoTherapeutics, with shareholder vote January 16, 2026Source 6. Details in SEC filingsSource 6.

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National Bank Gains Approvals for Vista Bancshares Acquisition

National Bank secured regulatory nods and Vista shareholder approval on Dec 19, 2025, for the mergerSource 7. Closing expected January 7, 2026Source 7. This advances banking consolidationSource 7.

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Trian Takes Over Janus Henderson for $7.4 Billion

Trian's $7.4 billion takeover of Janus Henderson signals push for scale in investmentsSource 2. It reflects efficiency pressures in competitive landscapesSource 2. Part of broader 2025 M&A trendsSource 2.

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Disney+ Hotstar and JioCinema Merge into JioHotstar in India

India's media merger forms dominant JioHotstar streaming platform, reshaping content and sports rights competitionSource 2. It targets fast-growing market dynamicsSource 2. Highlights India's vibrant 2025 M&A sceneSource 2.