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Rio Tinto–Glencore mega-mining deal talks intensify, pressuring rivals
Rio Tinto is in talks to acquire Glencore in a potential $200–260 billion transaction that would create the world’s largest mining group focused on energy‑transition metals like copper and cobalt. Analysts say the bid increases pressure on rival BHP and could trigger wider consolidation in mining as companies race to secure scale in critical minerals.
Merck pursues major oncology M&A to offset Keytruda patent cliff
Merck is executing a 2026 M&A strategy exceeding $40 billion, including acquiring Cidara and reportedly pursuing Revolution Medicines to bolster its oncology pipeline before Keytruda’s patent expiry. The deals center on next‑generation cancer therapies such as RAS(ON) inhibitors, aiming to sustain Merck’s growth and competitive position in oncology.
CrowdStrike expands in identity security with SGNL acquisition
Cybersecurity firm CrowdStrike is acquiring SGNL for about $740 million to deepen its AI‑driven identity protection and zero‑trust capabilities. The deal is expected to lift CrowdStrike’s identity‑related revenue to roughly $435 million by Q2 2026 and reflects broader consolidation in cybersecurity around AI‑powered platforms.
UWM Holdings to buy Two Harbors in $1.3 billion all‑stock deal
UWM Holdings has agreed to acquire Two Harbors Investment Corp in an all‑stock transaction valued at approximately $1.3 billion to expand its mortgage servicing footprint. Two Harbors’ shares jumped about 12% on the announcement, with investors betting on operational synergies and a stronger, more diversified combined balance sheet despite Two Harbors’ existing leverage.
Netflix and Paramount–Skydance line up bids for Warner Bros. Discovery assets
A large, multi‑part acquisition of Warner Bros. Discovery is being proposed, involving a partial acquisition by Netflix and a full acquisition by Paramount–Skydance, with an aggregate value exceeding $100 billion as of early January 2026. The complex deal structure spans major assets such as HBO, CNN, TNT Sports, and Warner Bros. studios, and would significantly reshape the global media and streaming landscape if approved.
Insurance sector sees brisk dealmaking, led by Definity’s $2.4 billion Travelers Canada acquisition
Definity Financial has completed its roughly $2.4 billion purchase of Travelers’ Canadian personal insurance and most other Canadian operations, expanding Definity’s national scale. Numerous smaller insurance deals—such as MEMIC’s acquisition of The Dakota Group and CRC Group’s agreement to buy Euclid Transactional—underscore accelerating consolidation, particularly among mid‑size brokers and specialty carriers.
Global M&A momentum builds across mid‑market, from IBM cloud to airline tie‑ups
Recent mid‑market M&A includes IBM enhancing its cloud data migration and AI transformation capabilities through targeted acquisitions, as well as a planned all‑stock merger of Republic Airways and Mesa Air Group to form a larger regional airline. Additional transactions, including Rogers’ C$5 billion sale of a 49.9% stake in a wireless network subsidiary to Blackstone, highlight active portfolio reshaping across tech, aviation, and telecom.
Hong Kong tech companies showcase at CES 2026 to court global partners
Hong Kong is sending 61 technology companies to CES 2026, billed as its largest‑ever presence at the show, to demonstrate innovations in AI, smart city solutions, health tech, and hardware. Organizers say the initiative aims to help these firms secure international investors, distribution partners, and branding exposure amid intense competition in global consumer and enterprise tech markets.
Oil and gas majors navigate sanctions and energy‑transition pressures
Global energy companies are adjusting to intensified sanctions regimes that are reshaping oil and gas trade flows and adding volatility to investment planning. At the same time, record deployments of renewables and continued high coal demand—especially in Asia—are forcing integrated energy firms to balance legacy hydrocarbon assets with capital shifts toward lower‑carbon power generation.
U.S. corporate earnings season set to test lofty stock valuations
U.S. equities have started 2026 strongly, with the S&P 500 up nearly 2% in early January after three consecutive years of double‑digit gains, setting high expectations for corporate earnings. Major banks will kick off the fourth‑quarter reporting season, with analysts forecasting S&P 500 profit growth of about 13% for 2025 and over 15% in 2026, even as investors monitor inflation data and geopolitical risks.
Russia–India business dialogue highlights expanding bilateral corporate cooperation
A Russia–India Dialogue forum is underscoring plans for expanded joint business projects and entrepreneurship platforms spanning energy, manufacturing, and technology. Participants emphasize using major international venues and bilateral mechanisms to deepen corporate partnerships and investment flows between Russian and Indian firms.