eBay Rejects GameStop’s $56 Billion Takeover Proposal as Shares Slide
eBay rejected GameStop’s unsolicited $56 billion takeover proposal, sending GameStop shares lower as investors questioned the feasibility of the deal.
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GameStop Shares Volatile After Cohen’s eBay Deal Pitch Raises Funding Questions
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Netflix Walks Away From Warner Bros. Discovery Deal as Paramount Wins $111B Bid
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• 2 mins read
Netflix exited its months-long pursuit of Warner Bros. Discovery after Paramount Skydance submitted a higher $31-per-share offer. Netflix shares jumped more than 10% as investors welcomed the decision and a $2.8 billion breakup fee.
SpaceX Acquires xAI in Landmark Deal to Merge Space and Artificial Intelligence
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Daniel Wright
• 3 mins read
SpaceX has officially announced the acquisition of Elon Musk’s artificial intelligence company xAI, framing the move as a step toward accelerating humanity’s technological future. The deal brings together space infrastructure and AI development under a single corporate umbrella.
SpaceX in Merger Talks With xAI Ahead of Planned IPO, Sources Say
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• 3 mins read
SpaceX is in talks to merge with Elon Musk’s artificial intelligence startup xAI ahead of a planned public offering, according to Reuters. The deal could pave the way for the largest IPO in history and significantly boost Musk’s personal wealth.
OpenAI Weighs Potential Pinterest Acquisition in 2026, Report Says
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Oleg Petrenko
• 1 min read
OpenAI is reportedly considering acquiring Pinterest in 2026 to gain access to image data, advertising capabilities, and e-commerce partnerships.
Family Business Sale Sparks $240 Million Bonus Windfall for Employees
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Oleg Petrenko
• 3 mins read
After selling his family-owned manufacturing company, the CEO of Fibrebond surprised employees with a $240 million bonus pool, turning a corporate exit into a rare wealth-sharing moment.
Honda to Buy LG Battery Assets in Ohio for $2.9 Billion to Secure EV Supply Chain
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Emma Clarke
• 3 mins read
Honda has agreed to acquire LG Energy Solution’s battery manufacturing assets in Ohio for $2.9 billion, strengthening its control over electric vehicle production in North America.
Nestlé Exits Herta Joint Venture With Sale of Final 40% Stake
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Daniel Wright
• 2 mins read
Nestlé has sold its remaining 40% stake in European meat brand Herta, fully exiting the joint venture as it sharpens focus on core food categories.
Netflix to Acquire Warner Bros. Discovery for $82.7 Billion in Cash-and-Stock Deal
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Oleg Petrenko
• 3 mins read
Netflix has agreed to buy Warner Bros. Discovery for $27.75 per share in a deal valuing the transaction at $82.7 billion. The acquisition includes the Warner Bros. film studio and HBO Max, while WBD’s TV networks will be spun off separately.
Prada Completes $1.4 Billion Versace Acquisition, Uniting Two Italian Luxury Icons
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Oleg Petrenko
• 3 mins read
Prada has finalized its $1.4 billion purchase of Versace, bringing the iconic fashion house under its umbrella after years of pursuit and securing full regulatory approval.
Netflix Moves Toward $59 Billion Warner Bros. Discovery Deal in Potential Industry Shake-Up
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Oleg Petrenko
• 3 mins read
Netflix has reportedly made a largely cash offer to acquire Warner Bros. Discovery in a deal valued at roughly $59 billion, positioning the streaming giant to gain control of HBO, CNN, and the Warner Bros. film studio.