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U.S. M&A Market Surges to $110 Billion in January 2026
The U.S. mergers and acquisitions market started 2026 strongly with $110.1 billion in deal value across 846 transactions, driven by energy security and AI demands. Energy and utilities sectors dominated, including Devon Energy and Coterra Energy's $58 billion merger of equals.
This marks the end of the previous deal-making winter amid global uncertainties.
Nvidia Reports Record Q4 Revenue of $68.1 Billion
Nvidia's fourth-quarter revenue rose 73.3% to $68.1 billion, with operating earnings up 97.8% to $42.96 billion. The company beat analyst expectations and raised future guidance, fueled by exploding AI computing demand.
CEO Jensen Huang highlighted the 'agentic AI inflection point'.
Turkey M&A Volume Rises 6% to 450 Deals in 2025
Turkey's M&A activity surged with 450 transactions in 2025, up 6% from 2024, and total deal size up 88% to $16.2 billion. Mega deals over $500 million drove 44% of the value, signaling rebound.
Deloitte noted this upswing in the market.
HBT Financial Completes Merger with CNB Bank Shares
HBT Financial finalized its merger with CNB Bank Shares effective March 1-2, 2026, adding $1.8 billion in assets and expanding in Illinois, Chicago, and St. Louis. The combined entity has a $6.9 billion asset base and 84 branches.
Two CNB directors joined HBT's boards.
Candid Therapeutics Merges with Rallybio, Raises $505M
Candid Therapeutics announced a merger with Rallybio Corporation and a $505 million private financing on March 2, 2026. The combined company will trade as Candid Therapeutics (CDRX) on Nasdaq, focusing on T-cell engagers for autoimmune diseases.
Closure expected mid-2026.
Papa Johns Closes 300 Restaurants, Cuts 7% of Staff
Papa Johns is shutting 300 underperforming restaurants and reducing workforce by 7% due to declining same-store sales. The chain plans $25 million in cost savings through 2027 amid weak pizza market and inflation pressures.
CEO Todd Penegor emphasized efficiency changes.
Devon Energy and Coterra Energy Announce $58B Merger
Devon Energy and Coterra Energy revealed a $58 billion 'merger of equals' to create a shale giant, following Chevron's moves. This reflects energy sector consolidation for scale amid AI power needs and Middle East tensions.
Offshore mergers like Transocean-Valaris at $5.8 billion also noted.
VERAXA Biotech Shareholders Approve Merger with Voyager
VERAXA Biotech shareholders approved a merger and new share issuance to Voyager Acquisition Corp on March 2, 2026. The deal advances VERAXA's biotechnology objectives.
Based in Zurich, it positions the firm for growth.
Zurich Agrees Terms to Acquire Beazley in All-Cash Deal
Zurich formally agreed terms for an all-cash offer to buy Beazley, moving the insurance merger forward. This confirms prior discussions on acquiring the entire share capital.
The deal enhances Zurich's position in the sector.
Paramount-Warner Bros Discovery $110B Merger Confirmed
Leading U.S. firms confirmed roles in the $110 billion all-cash Paramount-Warner Bros Discovery merger, called a watershed media deal. It represents massive consolidation in entertainment.
Terms and legal advisors are finalized.
Global Economic Sentiment Improves Entering 2026
Businesses show optimism for 2026 growth aligning with IMF revisions, following central bank rate cuts. Despite trade uncertainties, sentiment is positive per Global Economics Intelligence.
Regions like Latam stocks and Argentina's economy expand strongly.
Blue Owl Private Credit Fund Faces Redemption Freeze
Blue Owl Capital Corp II restricted investor exits, triggering sell-offs in Ares, Apollo, KKR, Blackstone, and TPG stocks. This 'Black Swan' event hit financials amid U.S. market strength elsewhere.
Warnings about private credit risks were issued prior.