The U.S. mergers and acquisitions (M&A) landscape has entered a definitive new era in early 2026, marked by what analysts are calling a "Strategic Rebound." After years of aggressive antitrust intervention and a "litigation-first" posture from federal regulators, the tide has turned toward regulatory pragmatism. Large-cap companies, once
Wall Street has issued downbeat forecasts for the stocks in this article.
These predictions are rare - financial institutions typically hesitate to say bad things about a company because it can jeopardize their other revenue-generating business lines like M&A advisory.
The United States merger and acquisition (M&A) landscape has entered a transformative era in early 2026, marking a definitive end to the deal-making drought that plagued the previous two years. Driven by a relentless AI supercycle and a dramatic shift toward "regulatory pragmatism," the market is witnessing what analysts
EL SEGUNDO, CA — Shares of toy powerhouse Mattel, Inc. (NASDAQ: MAT) experienced a devastating sell-off on February 12, 2026, plummeting 24% in a single trading session. The move comes on the heels of a disastrous fourth-quarter earnings report and a fiscal year 2026 outlook that left Wall Street questioning the
Comcast has been considering the possible effects on the media industry if either Netflix or Paramount Skydance acquires its competitor Warner Bros, as per a Reuters report.
Bank of America (NYSE:BAC) has released its highly anticipated 2026 M&A Outlook, signaling a transformative shift in the global deal-making landscape. After years of cautious maneuvering and high interest rates, the bank’s Global Corporate & Investment Banking (GCIB) division characterizes 2026 as a "Powering Up" year. The report
The United States mergers and acquisitions (M&A) landscape has undergone a tectonic shift in early 2026, marking an emphatic end to the post-pandemic "deal drought." As of February 12, 2026, total deal value has surged by a staggering 111.5% year-over-year, driven by a flurry of transformative "megadeals" valued
In a move that has sent shockwaves through the global media landscape, Paramount Skydance (NASDAQ: PSKY) has officially escalated its pursuit of Warner Bros. Discovery (NASDAQ: WBD) with a massive $108.4 billion hostile bid. As of today, February 10, 2026, the newly formed media titan, led by CEO David
As the torch burns bright over Milano-Cortina for the 2026 Winter Olympics, the battle for international supremacy is already reaching a fever pitch—not just on the slopes, but in the high-stakes world of prediction markets. Just three days into the official competition, Norway has emerged as a staggering favorite to top the gold medal leaderboard, [...]
