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SM Energy Closes Merger with Civitas Resources
SM Energy completed its all-stock merger with Civitas Resources on January 30, 2026, approved by shareholders on January 27. The combined company trades as SM on NYSE, targeting $200-300 million in annual synergies and $1 billion in divestitures. A conference call for Q4 2025 results and 2026 outlook is scheduled for late February.
One Third of Canadian Companies Plan Major Acquisitions in 2026
33% of Canadian business leaders with $50M-$1B revenue plan major acquisitions in the next 18 months, per KPMG survey. Driven by PM Mark Carney’s nation-building agenda with $115B infrastructure spend, boosting M&A in energy, infrastructure, and manufacturing. Private firms show higher intent at 36%.
United Acquisition Corp. I Closes $100M IPO
Blank check company United Acquisition Corp. I closed its $100M IPO on January 30, 2026, selling 10M units at $10 each on NYSE American under UACU. Units include one Class A share and 1/4 warrant exercisable at $11.50; separate trading as UAC and UACW expected soon.
CVC and Marathon Announce CLO Platform Merger
Fitch Ratings views the recently announced merger of CVC and Marathon CLO platforms as net positive for structured finance. The deal continues 2026 momentum in CLO manager ownership events.
TXP Environmental Acquires Diamond Back Recycling and Landfill
TXP Environmental announced the acquisition of Diamond Back Recycling and Sanitary Landfill on January 27, 2026, expanding its waste management operations in Houston, Texas.
No Major Corporate Earnings on January 31, 2026
Global markets pause earnings season on this Saturday with no major S&P 500, Euro Stoxx 50, or Asian blue-chip reports scheduled. Investors anticipate Alphabet, Amazon, and others next week amid January's mixed index gains.
Canadian Tariff Remissions Extended to January 31, 2026
Canada extended horizontal tariff remissions on U.S. steel, aluminum, and derivatives to January 31, 2026, with new China surtax measures retroactive to January 1. Supply chains prepare for March 1 tariff reset.
Gulf States Shift Capital to India in Rapid Deals
UAE, EU, and Russia executed major transactions with India between January 19-30, 2026, including UAE's 3-hour $3B energy and defense pact. This rewires $4.2T in global capital allocation away from U.S. security assumptions.
Upcoming Earnings Wave: Amazon, Alphabet, Qualcomm Set for Next Week
U.S. markets focus on fresh corporate earnings starting February 2, including Amazon, Alphabet, Qualcomm, and Palantir. Heavy slate continues amid global macro data like China PMI and U.S. jobs report.
Nukkleus Inc. to Acquire Nimbus Drones Technologies
Nukkleus Inc. (NUKK) announced acquisition of Nimbus Drones Technologies and Marketing Ltd. on January 16, 2026, as part of ongoing M&A activity list.
China Property Stocks Jump on Leverage Rule Relaxation Reports
Chinese provinces lowered 2026 growth targets by 50bps, fueling speculation of national cut to 4.5-5%. Local reports of relaxed 'Three Red Lines' for developers boosted property stocks.