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US M&A Enters $2.3 Trillion Supercycle Driven by AI
January 2026 sees a resurgence in US mergers with $2.3 trillion in 2025 deals surging 49% YoY. Key transactions include Alphabet's $32B Wiz acquisition, Union Pacific's $85B bid for Norfolk Southern, PayPal buying Cymbio for AI commerce, and Netflix's $82.7B Warner Bros. deal. Energy firms like Constellation Energy eyed next as tech seeks power integration.
Claire’s Enters Second UK Restructuring
US retailer Claire’s filed for UK administration amid tax pressures, affecting 150 stores in UK/Ireland. Insolvency firm Kroll appointed to manage operations after prior US Chapter 11 and North America sale to Ames Watson. Landlords seek store repossessions.
Brookfield Buys Iconic Paris BHV Building
Brookfield Asset Management acquired Paris' BHV retail property for €300M from Galeries Lafayette after three-year process. The site will continue as BHV store with added development by Brookfield and SGM. Deal highlights European retail investment.
Amazon Closes All Amazon Fresh and Go Stores
Amazon shutting 70 grocery locations, including 57 Fresh supermarkets and 15 Go shops, citing no viable economic model. Some sites to convert to Whole Foods; follows prior closures of Amazon Books and others. Marks retreat from physical retail expansion.
Terex and REV Group Merger Approved by Shareholders
Terex (95%+) and REV (>99% votes) stockholders approve merger announced Oct 2025, expecting close early Feb 2026. Deal promises synergies, diversification, financial flexibility post Terex's prior ESG acquisition. Regulatory milestones cleared swiftly.
Starbucks Q1 FY2026 Revenues Rise on International Growth
Starbucks International segment revenues up 10% to $2.1B in Q1 FY26 vs FY25, driven by company-operated stores. Overall results highlight global expansion momentum.
Reliance Global Group Prices $2M Public Offering
Reliance Global (NASDAQ: EZRA) priced $2M offering closing Jan 29, 2026, for working capital, M&A, general purposes. InsurTech firm uses AI for insurance efficiencies via RELI Exchange and 5minuteinsure.com. SEC effective Jan 28.
Medtech M&A Accelerates with Boston Scientific's $14.5B Penumbra Deal
Medtech deals hit $80B by Nov 2025; 2026 includes Boston Scientific's $14.5B Penumbra buy after Valencia Technologies. Others: Smith & Nephew's $450M Integrity Orthopaedics, Haemonetics' Vivasure Medical. Divestitures like Waters' $17.5B BD unit.
Brinker International Q2 FY2026 Sales Up, Guidance Updated
Brinker reports Q2 FY26 company sales at $1,438.8M vs $1,346.1M prior, total revenues higher. Updates fiscal 2026 guidance positively.
Fed Sets Federal Funds Target at 3.5-3.75% Effective Jan 29
FOMC directs operations to maintain fed funds at 3.5-3.75%, ON repo at 3.75%, reverse repo at 3.5% with $160B limit. Primary credit rate steady at 3.75%. Implements Jan 28 policy stance.
Crocs Launches 'Wonderfully Unordinary' Global Brand Campaign
Crocs unveils new self-expression narrative with anthem film debuting Jan 29 globally after US launch. Campaign marks next era unfolding through 2026.
Netflix Nears $82.7B Warner Bros. Discovery Acquisition
Netflix advances all-cash $82.7B deal for Warner Bros. studio/streaming assets, positioning as digital content leader. Part of 2026 M&A wave amid topping bids like Paramount-Skydance.