Latest Corporate News
Jollibee Plans US Listing for International Business Arm
Jollibee Foods Corp. announced plans to spin off its international operations into Jollibee Foods Corp. International and list it on a US exchange by late 2027 to fuel global expansion. The stock surged up to 11.56%, the biggest jump in over five years, as analysts see value unlocking in high-growth international units versus stable Philippine ops.
Advisors have been hired, pending market conditions and approvals.
Meta Acquires AI Firm Manus for $2 Billion
Meta Platforms announced the $2 billion acquisition of Manus, a developer of autonomous AI agents, amid a historic January surge in large-cap M&A activity. This follows mega-deals like IBM's $11B buy of Confluent and ServiceNow's $7.75B Armis deal.
The wave signals sector convergence driven by AI power demands.
Constellation Energy Seals $26.6B Calpine Acquisition
Constellation Energy completed its $26.6 billion purchase of Calpine, gaining geothermal and natural gas assets to become the top US provider of zero-emission power for data centers. This positions it as a key winner in the energy-tech nexus.
AI infrastructure needs are fueling such utility plays.
Paramount-Skydance Launch $108B Bid for Warner Bros. Discovery
Paramount Global and Skydance proposed a $108.4 billion rival bid for Warner Bros. Discovery, competing against Netflix's favored $82.7 billion offer. The WBD board prefers Netflix for regulatory ease and cash flow benefits.
Media consolidation heats up in 2026.
Sanofi Buys Dynavax for $2.2 Billion to Bolster Vaccine Pipeline
Sanofi acquired Dynavax Technologies for $2.2 billion, gaining the revenue-positive HEPLISAV-B vaccine and shingles candidates amid patent cliff pressures. Pharma shifts to established revenue streams over speculative biotechs.
This reflects broader healthcare M&A trends.
Huntington Securities Acquires Janney Montgomery Scott Units
Huntington Securities and Capstone Partners completed the buy of Janney's middle-market investment banking, corporate finance, fixed income, equities, and public finance units. The deal expands Capstone by 30% in staff, geography, and sectors like infrastructure and fintech.
It strengthens Huntington's capital markets for middle-market and PE clients.
Beneva and Gore Mutual Complete Merger
Canadian insurers Beneva and Gore Mutual finalized their merger effective January 1, 2026, after a January 2025 announcement. The combination enhances their competitive stance in the insurance market.
Details on strategic synergies were not specified in reports.
HoganTaylor Merges with Hawthorn Waymouth & Carroll
Accounting firm HoganTaylor LLP expanded in Louisiana via merger with Hawthorn Waymouth & Carroll LLP. This boosts its regional footprint and service capabilities.
The deal aligns with ongoing CPA industry consolidation.
VB Spine Acquires Stryker's Cestas Manufacturing Facility
VB Spine completed the purchase of Stryker's manufacturing facility in Cestas, strengthening its production for spinal implants. The acquisition supports VB Spine's growth in medtech.
Terms were not disclosed.
Trailblazer Merger Corp Extends SPAC Deadline to Jan 31
Trailblazer Merger Corp I (TBMC) extended its business combination deadline from Dec 31, 2025, to January 31, 2026, via trust deposit. It advances merger with Cyabra Strategy Ltd. to form Cyabra Inc., pending approvals.
Stock trades near 52-week high at $14.70.
Trump Policies Accelerate Global De-Dollarisation
US President Trump's tariff rhetoric, Fed pressures, and high debt costs are speeding de-dollarisation as investors flee dollar assets. BRICS and others seek alternatives amid expected inflation from tariffs.
This undermines confidence in US Treasuries.
Blackstone Acquires TXNM Energy for $11.5 Billion
Private equity giant Blackstone bought utility TXNM Energy for $11.5 billion, exemplifying energy-tech infrastructure deals for AI power needs. It merges PE with utilities in a key 2020s theme.
The acquisition enhances sector convergence.