Stewart Information Services Corp. (NYSE: STC) is acquiring All New York Title Agency to strengthen its National Commercial Services business in New York, enhancing its reach in various housing markets, while the terms of the deal remain undisclosed, as Stewart's stock fell 7.1% amid reports of potential changes in mortgage practices.
Accenture (NYSE: ACN) has acquired Unlimited, an integrated customer engagement agency, enhancing Accenture Song's capabilities in generative AI and CRM activation, with a shared vision to deliver impactful customer experiences and drive growth for clients, marking the latest in a series of investments to adapt to evolving consumer behavior.
Entain Plc (OTCPK:GMVHF) ADRs surged 5% following reports of private equity firms, such as Apollo Global (APO), eyeing the sports betting company amid the impending departure of Chairman Barry Gibson, potentially leaving Entain open to acquisition.
Phathom, Rhythm, and Vaxcyte top pharma takeover list, notes Needham analyst Stringer.
Tricon Residential Inc. announces court approval for its acquisition by Blackstone Real Estate Partners X and Blackstone Real Estate Income Trust for $3.5 billion, pending regulatory approval, with shares expected to be delisted post-transaction completion.
Star Bulk Carriers (NASDAQ:SBLK) gains 1.3% in early trading as Eagle Bulk Shipping (EGLE) shareholders approve merger, creating a $2.1B dry bulk shipping giant, with Star Bulk set to become the world's largest publicly-listed bulker owner.
A potential acquisition of HubSpot by Google makes sense strategically, but may face regulatory challenges due to existing lawsuits against Google, according to Stifel analysts.
Juniper Networks shareholders overwhelmingly approved acquisition by Hewlett Packard Enterprise in a $14 billion deal, aiming to disrupt the networking industry with a vision of AI-driven solutions, with CEO Rami Rahim set to lead the combined networking business.
Brown & Brown, Inc. acquires CHAPP and Citrus Insurance, expanding its capabilities in agricultural risk management services.
Schlumberger (SLB) to acquire ChampionX (CHX) in all-stock deal, valued at ~$7.8B, aiming to strengthen oilfield services leadership, offering 0.735 SLB shares for each CHX share, projecting $400M annual synergies within three years, while committing to return $7B to shareholders over two years.
