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Formula E and Google Cloud Announce Multi-Year Principal Partnership
Google Cloud becomes Principal Partner and Principal AI Partner of ABB FIA Formula E World Championship, building on 2025 agreement. Formula E will integrate Gemini AI models for performance optimization and operations. CEOs highlight game-changing tech for motorsport and fans.
Netflix Advances $72 Billion Acquisition of Warner Bros. Streaming & Studios
Netflix is acquiring Warner Bros.' Streaming & Studios division, including HBO, DC Studios, and IPs like Game of Thrones, post Warner Bros. Discovery split. Deal valued at $72B, facing Paramount's higher bid but expected Q3 2026 close pending approvals. Combines strengths for global entertainment.
Goldgroup to Acquire Gold Resource in $372M Merger
Goldgroup (GGAZF) agrees to merge with Gold Resource (GORO), valuing it at $372M, a 39% premium based on Jan 23 prices. Creates Mexico-focused multi-mine producer with Don David, Cerro Prieto, San Francisco. Expected Q2 2026 close subject to approvals.
BloombergNEF Reports Record $2.3T Global Energy Transition Investment in 2025
Investment up 8% from 2024, driven by clean energy supply chains ($127B, +6%), climate-tech equity ($77.3B, +53%), and M&A ($99.1B, +37%). Data centers hit ~$500B, outpacing solar. China dominates supply chains amid overcapacity.
Truecar Inc. Targeted in Multiple Acquisition Bids
Truecar (TRUE) sees bids from Zurich Insurance, Painter Scott, Fair Holdings, and Autonation on Jan 21. Part of active 2026 M&A wave including Frontier-Altice by Verizon.
Verizon to Acquire Frontier Communications Parent
Verizon (VZ) announces acquisition of Frontier (FYBR) on Jan 20, amid flurry of 2026 deals. Strengthens telecom positioning.
Denny's Corp. Faces Buyout Offers from Private Equity
Denny's (DENN) receives bids from Yadav Enterprises, Triartisan Capital, Treville Capital on Jan 16. Restaurant chain in M&A spotlight.
Semler Scientific Acquired by Strive Inc.
Strive (ASST) to buy Semler Scientific (SMLR) on Jan 15, part of biotech and health M&A trend. Includes Curevac by Biontech, Cidara by Merck.
Munich Airport Opens €665M Terminal Pier Expansion
Munich (MUC) Terminal 1 adds 95,000 sqm pier on April 13, costing $786M. Enhances capacity operated partly by Emirates.
London Heathrow Completes £1B Security Upgrade
Heathrow (LHR) installs CT scanners across terminals, allowing liquids/laptops in bags. Largest rollout globally, boosting efficiency.
Credit Downgrades Outpace Upgrades for First Time in 2026
S&P Global reports downgrades exceed upgrades last week, signaling corporate credit pressures early in year.
Clearwater Analytics Go-Shop Period Ends for Permira-Warburg Pincus Buyout
Clearwater (CWAN) confirms acquisition by Permira and Warburg Pincus after Jan 23 go-shop expiry. Event-driven monitor highlights deal progress.