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GEP Named Leader in 2026 Gartner Magic Quadrant for Source-to-Pay Suites
GEP, a provider of AI-powered procurement software, was positioned as a Leader by Gartner for the second year, based on Completeness of Vision and Ability to Execute. The recognition highlights GEP's agentic AI platform for autonomous procurement and supply chains.
A complimentary report is available from GEP.
General Fusion Announces $1 Billion SPAC Merger to Go Public
Canadian fusion energy firm General Fusion revealed a $1 billion merger with Spring Valley Acquisition Corp. III, aiming for Nasdaq listing mid-2026 as the first public fusion company. The deal taps into AI-driven power demand and revives SPAC activity, boosted by $30 billion in 2025 IPOs.
CEO Greg Twinnery emphasized needs for clean baseload power amid data center growth.
New to The Street Expands Broadcast to US, Middle East, North Africa
New to The Street grows its global footprint with broadcasts across US, Middle East, and North Africa, featuring companies in energy, healthcare, and tech like Stardust Power and ENvue Medical. Programming includes M&A insights from Sullivan & Cromwell's Frank Aquila on media infrastructure.
Latin America launches set for January 31, 2026.
KPMG Predicts Surge in Tech and Healthcare M&A for 2026
KPMG's M&A Outlook 2026 forecasts high deal activity in technology (up from prior years), healthcare, and energy infrastructure driven by AI momentum. Notable 2025-2026 deals include Dalata Hotel take-private, TA Associates' acquisitions, and Ardian's Energia investment.
Engineering services consolidation targets mission-critical and automation-adopting firms.
Global Markets Face Volatility from Geopolitical Tensions
Markets grapple with uncertainties from US trade policies, Greenland concerns, and Japan's snap election, causing dollar weakness and gold surge past $4,900/oz. European stocks head negative; US rally slows despite 4.4% Q3 2025 growth.
Fed meeting looms with talks on Powell successor.
Upstream Oil & Gas M&A Expected Sluggish in 2026 Outside North America
Rystad Energy anticipates North America-led upstream M&A with US shale mergers like potential Coterra-Devon, Mitsubishi's $7.5B Aethon buy. International pipeline at $55B includes Santos sale; NOCs like Aramco active in LNG.
Key deals: SM Energy-Civitas merger, Cenovus-MEG acquisition.
Wolters Kluwer to Acquire StandardFusion for ESG Enhancement
Wolters Kluwer Corporate Performance & ESG announces acquisition of StandardFusion to bolster its offerings, listed among recent M&A activities. The deal targets improvements in corporate performance and ESG compliance.
Further details pending registration on source site.
SPAC Market Revival Targets AI, Renewables, and Fusion Energy
SPACs rebound with $2B in January deals after 2025's $30B, focusing on AI, data centers, mining; General Fusion exemplifies fusion sector momentum. Improved SEC rules boost confidence; experienced teams like Spring Valley drive energy transactions.
Addresses financing gap for infrastructure-heavy firms.
Private Equity Fuels Irish M&A with Hotel and Tech Deals
TA Associates acquires Clanwilliam and FD Technologies; Pandox-Eindomsparr's €1.4B Dalata Hotel take-private offers shareholder premium. Ardian's €2.5B Energia investment highlights competitive processes.
Dairy consolidation seen with Kerry Dairy sale to Kerry Co-op.
Fusion Sector Heats Up with General Fusion SPAC, TAE Merger Echoes
General Fusion's public push follows Trump's media firm merging with rival TAE Technologies, signaling investor fusion interest for AI power needs. Company seeks funds post-layoffs to commercialize magnetized target fusion.
SPACs fill 'missing middle' for late-stage fusion projects.
Engineering Services M&A Targets Data Centers and Automation
Deals focus on mission-critical engineering, industrial automation, and TIC businesses; EMCOR UK expands into DC operations. European activity rises with Echelon, Equinix M&A for scale.
Trade buyers consolidate for relevance amid energy transition.