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Netflix Proposes $72 Billion Acquisition of Warner Bros. Discovery
Netflix is set to acquire Warner Bros. Discovery for $27.75 per share in an all-cash deal valued at $72 billion, outbidding rivals like Paramount and Comcast. This move targets Warner Bros.' film and streaming assets amid intense competition in media. The deal highlights the consolidation trend in entertainment streaming.
Union Pacific and Norfolk Southern Announce $88 Billion Rail Merger
U.S. rail giants Union Pacific and Norfolk Southern merged in a $88.26 billion deal including debt, announced in July 2025. This stands as the second-largest M&A of the year, reshaping freight transport. It reflects growing infrastructure consolidation.
BlackRock-Led Consortium Acquires Aligned Data Centers for $40 Billion
A group led by BlackRock’s Global Infrastructure Partners, MGX, Microsoft, Nvidia, and xAI bought Aligned Data Centers from Macquarie for $40 billion. The deal supports AI data center expansion demands. It underscores investor focus on AI infrastructure.
Alphabet Acquires Cybersecurity Firm Wiz for $32 Billion
Google parent Alphabet purchased Wiz for $32 billion, its largest acquisition, to bolster Google Cloud's cybersecurity offerings. This integrates Wiz to mitigate business risks in cloud environments. It positions Alphabet strongly in AI security.
IBM Buys Confluent for $11 Billion to Boost AI Data Strategy
IBM acquired Confluent for $11 billion to enhance real-time data and hybrid cloud capabilities essential for AI transformation. The deal emphasizes control over data pipelines as a competitive edge. It targets analytics infrastructure growth.
ServiceNow Acquires Armis for $7.75 Billion in Cybersecurity Push
ServiceNow took over Armis for $7.75 billion to expand security across devices, cloud, and AI environments. This bolsters coverage in connected ecosystems. It reflects cybersecurity M&A momentum.
Constellation Energy Acquires Calpine for $16.4 Billion
Constellation Energy bought Calpine for $16.4 billion amid surging power demand from AI data centers and electrification. This is a major U.S. power sector deal. It addresses energy needs for tech growth.
Wall Street Predicts Record-Breaking M&A Surge in 2026
Analysts forecast a flurry of bolt-on acquisitions in Q1 2026, with banks like Goldman Sachs, Morgan Stanley, and JPMorgan poised to benefit from megadeals. Private equity firms like Blackstone and KKR eye $880 billion in dry powder. Global defensive mergers in energy follow U.S. consolidation.
Fifth Third Bancorp Acquires Comerica for $10.8 Billion
Fifth Third Bancorp, with $213 billion in assets, acquired $77 billion asset Comerica for $10.8 billion in shares. This marks the largest bank M&A deal announced October 6, 2025. It signals a 1990s-style banking consolidation vibe.
All InX Exchange Launches January 1, 2026 for RWA Infrastructure
All InX officially launched today, defining the 'exchange of everything' with focus on real-world asset (RWA) financial infrastructure. It aims to revolutionize asset trading globally. The platform targets innovative corporate finance tools.
2026 M&A Boom Targets AI Infrastructure and Healthcare
Tech leads with AI data centers and networking as prime targets, following 2025 deals like Palo Alto's $25 billion CyberArk buy. Healthcare sees consolidation in telehealth and AI diagnostics. Energy and industrials also heat up with high valuations.