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Record Number of Billionaires and Wealth
The world now has 2,900 billionaires, up from 2,700 last year, controlling $15.8 trillion, driven by soaring tech valuations and a robust stock market .
SM Energy and Civitas Merge to Form Shale Giant
SM Energy and Civitas are merging in a $12.8 billion deal, creating a major independent oil and gas producer with expanded Permian and DJ Basin assets .
CD&R Acquires Sealed Air for $10.3 Billion
Private equity firm Clayton Dubilier & Rice is acquiring Sealed Air for $10.3 billion, aiming to accelerate digital transformation and sustainability initiatives .
Eaton Acquires Boyd Corporation for $9.5 Billion
Eaton Corporation is buying Boyd Corporation for $9.5 billion, strengthening its capabilities in thermal management and environmental sealing technologies .
Aquarian Holdings Acquires Brighthouse Financial
Aquarian Holdings is acquiring Brighthouse Financial for $4.1 billion, broadening its financial services portfolio and enhancing asset-management strategy .
Boeing Divests Spirit Assets to Proceed with Merger
Boeing will divest key Spirit AeroSystems assets to Airbus and Composites Technology Research Malaysia, as required by the FTC to proceed with its merger .
StoreDot Merges with SPAC in $800 Million Deal
Israeli battery tech company StoreDot is merging with Andretti Acquisition Corp. II in an $800 million SPAC deal, creating XFC Battery on Nasdaq .
26North and Middleby Form $885 Million Partnership
26North is acquiring a controlling interest in Middleby’s Residential Kitchen business in an $885 million partnership for premium kitchen brands .
GEM Realty Sells Stake in Aligned Data Centers for $40 Billion
GEM Realty Capital’s stake in Aligned Data Centers is being acquired by a consortium led by AIP, MGX, and BlackRock’s GIP, valuing Aligned at $40 billion .
Nomura Forecasts Upward Earnings Revisions for 2025–26
Nomura analysts expect global corporate earnings to rise in FY25–26, with major upward revisions in financials, telecoms, and autos, despite sector-specific headwinds .