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đź“…January 28, 2026 at 1:00 PM
Major corporate earnings from ADP and Danaher, alongside blockbuster fintech M&A deals totaling billions and energy sector merger approvals dominate today's global business news.
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ADP Reports Second Quarter Fiscal 2026 Results

ADP (Nasdaq: ADP), a global HR and payroll leader, announced its Q2 fiscal 2026 financial results via an earnings release on its investor site and SEC Form 8-K. The company scheduled a conference call for analysts at 8:30 a.m. ET today, webcast live with slides available.Source 1 ADP serves over 1.1 million clients in 140+ countries with AI-driven HR solutions.Source 1

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Danaher Reports Fourth Quarter and Full Year 2025 Results

Danaher Corporation (NYSE: DHR) released its Q4 and full-year 2025 financial results today. The announcement highlights performance across its operations in Washington, D.C.Source 3 Detailed metrics are available in the PRNewswire release.Source 3

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Hg to Acquire OneStream in $6.4 Billion Deal

Private equity firm Hg announced a $6.4 billion acquisition of OneStream, topping January 2026 fintech M&A stories. This deal underscores massive investments in financial software firms.Source 2 It ranks as the largest in the month's top five fintech mergers.Source 2

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Capital One to Acquire Brex in $5.15 Billion Landmark Deal

Capital One is set to buy fintech Brex in a $5.15 billion transaction, marking a pivotal move in corporate finance. The deal is highlighted among January's top fintech M&A activities.Source 2 It reflects aggressive expansion in digital banking services.Source 2

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US Bancorp to Acquire BTIG in Up to $1 Billion Deal

US Bancorp agreed to purchase BTIG in a deal valued up to $1 billion, boosting its trading capabilities. This fintech acquisition is part of January 2026's key M&A events.Source 2 It strengthens U.S. Bank's position in capital markets.Source 2

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Deutsche Börse Inks €5.3 Billion Allfunds Acquisition

Deutsche Börse signed a €5.3 billion agreement to acquire Allfunds, a major player in fund distribution. The deal features prominently in global fintech consolidations for January.Source 2 It enhances European exchange operator's asset servicing.Source 2

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Airwallex Acquires Paynuri to Enter South Korean Market

Fintech Airwallex bought Paynuri to expand into South Korea, rounding out January's top M&A stories. This acquisition supports cross-border payment growth in Asia.Source 2 It positions Airwallex for regional dominance.Source 2

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SM Energy and Civitas Stockholders Approve Merger

SM Energy (NYSE: SM) and Civitas Resources (NYSE: CIVI) stockholders overwhelmingly approved their all-stock merger, with 97.7% Civitas support. The deal is expected to close January 30, creating a leading U.S. shale oil and gas firm.Source 7 Executives highlighted enhanced scale, synergies, and free cash flow.Source 7

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La Bevanda Holdings Acquires Puerto de Indias Gin

La Bevanda Holdings, parent of Licores de Guatemala, agreed to buy 100% of Spanish gin brand Puerto de Indias from HIG Capital's Luxembourg affiliate. Advised by Greenberg Traurig, the deal expands its premium spirits portfolio globally.Source 8 Closure is anticipated by end of January pending approvals.Source 8

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IonQ Buys SkyWater for $1.8 Billion in 2026 M&A

Quantum computing firm IonQ acquired SkyWater Technology for $1.8 billion, tracked in 2026's broadband and tech M&A. This deal advances semiconductor capabilities for quantum applications.Source 5 It follows private equity's $1.5B WOW! acquisition on January 1.Source 5

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GIGCAPITAL9 CORP. Launches $220 Million SPAC IPO

New SPAC IPO GIGCAPITAL9 CORP. (GIX) priced at $220 million, sponsored by GigAcquisitions9 Corp., with units GIXXU. It leads recent SPAC activity as of January 27 updates.Source 4 Separate warrants and rights trading noted.Source 4

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U.S. M&A Activity Rises 4.8% in December 2025

U.S. mergers and acquisitions saw 1,146 announcements in December 2025, up 4.8% from November's 1,094, with increased aggregate spending. FactSet's monthly review highlights sustained deal momentum into 2026.Source 9 This trend supports ongoing corporate consolidation.Source 9