Capital One (COF) is exploring the acquisition of Discover Financial Service (DFS), with ongoing discussions and no guarantee of a purchase, as reported by Bloomberg; both companies have yet to comment, and Discover is scheduled to present at the UBS Financial Services Conference on Feb. 26.

Sidley represents MDD in its acquisition by Davies, integrating MDD's forensic accounting expertise into Davies' Global Solutions division to enhance its global capabilities, showcasing Sidley's prominence in transatlantic insurance industry M&A.

Uniti (NASDAQ:UNIT) surged 5.5% in after-hours trading following reports of discussions for a potential merger with Windstream, considering a stock-based deal where Uniti would retain its public listing, though no agreement has been finalized and discussions remain ongoing.

The Defence Ministry approved the procurement of military equipment worth Rs 84,560 crore, including new planes, radar systems, torpedoes, and anti-armour munition, to enhance the combat capabilities of the Armed Forces and strengthen maritime surveillance and air defence capabilities.