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Consortium Led by Robert Ortenzio to Buy Select Medical in $3.9 Billion Deal
The all-cash take-private transaction is led by the company's executive chairman and private equity firm Welsh, Carson, Anderson & Stowe.
Utilities Lead Quarterly Dilution as Materials Buybacks Gain
Aggregate share counts rose across Utilities, Energy, and Healthcare while Materials and Retail saw net reductions.
Input Costs Squeeze Margins Even as Demand Holds Firm
Companies describe resilient demand and steady capital spending this quarter, but input-cost inflation, hiring caution and consumer strain dominate what management teams disclosed.
Progress Software Lifts Guidance as AI Products Drive Revenue Beat
The application-development software maker posted $253 million in quarterly revenue, topping its own forecast by as much as $13 million on AI-driven demand.
Brinks posts profit growth as margins expand
The cash-logistics provider reported adjusted earnings of $1.80 a share for the quarter.
Talos Energy to Acquire Shell Deepwater Gulf Assets in $850 Million Deal
The bolt-on purchase adds low-cost, oil-weighted production and infrastructure-led exploration opportunities to Talos's Gulf of America portfolio.
The Brink’s Company to Buy NCR Atleos in $6.6 Billion Deal
The acquisition combines global cash management expertise with a massive ATM network to expand Brink's presence in managed services and digital retail solutions.
Brink’s Completes NCR Atleos Acquisition in $6.6 Billion Cash-Stock Deal
Shareholder approval clears the way for a combined company with $10 billion in revenue and expanded ATM managed services.
Credit Lines and Coupon Math Anchor Week's Economy Commentary
Eleven of 23 companies surveyed this week, spanning five industries, framed the economy through the lens of credit and rates, from biotech cash reserves to industrial revolvers to a fresh $1.6 billion financing close.
Bitmine Hits $9.8B Asset Mark; Rocket Lab to Acquire Iridium
A wave of strategic consolidations and capital raises defines the day's corporate activity across finance, space, and healthcare.
Zymeworks to Buy Theravance Biopharma in $929 Million Cash Deal
The acquisition adds a unique nebulized COPD treatment to Zymeworks' portfolio to diversify its revenue streams through partner-driven cash flows.
Rocket Lab to Buy Iridium in $8 Billion Mixed Deal
The acquisition unites Rocket Lab’s launch and satellite manufacturing with Iridium’s global network and spectrum to create a vertically integrated space powerhouse.
Korn Ferry to Buy AMS in $1.1 Billion Mixed Deal
The acquisition aims to create a global leader in talent and organizational consulting by combining complementary geographic and industry footprints.
Rocket Lab to Buy Iridium in $8 Billion Mixed Deal
The transaction unites Rocket Lab’s launch and satellite manufacturing with Iridium’s global network and spectrum to create a vertically integrated space company.
Retailers split on store fleet overhauls
US chains are pruning underperforming locations while testing brand conversions to lift productivity.
Select Medical Profit Slumps as Costs Outpace Revenue
Adjusted earnings per share fell to 36 cents from 44 cents a year earlier.
Oceaneering prices $500 million senior notes offering
The subsea robotics provider priced the notes at a 6.875% coupon rate.
Homeowners Lock In Rates and Reinvest in Houses
Smaller companies are finding growth in home remodeling and long-term defense contracts as consumers avoid moving and the government secures nuclear platforms.
Regional Banks Find Margin Relief as Deposit Costs Dip
Smaller lenders are seeing net interest margins expand as the cost of funding eases and loan portfolios shift toward higher-yield products.
BlackBerry Hits Cash Flow Milestone; M&A Hits Life Sciences, AI
BlackBerry returns to positive operating cash flow as onsemi and Merck KGaA announce multi-billion dollar acquisitions.
Onsemi to Buy Synaptics in $7 Billion All-Stock Deal
The acquisition would extend onsemi’s reach into edge AI and expand its total addressable market to $243 billion by 2030.
Retail Tariff Pressure Starts to Ease
Four retailers show tariff costs shifting from a margin shock toward a refund question, though exposure has not disappeared.
Quantum Computing posts first revenue from acquisitions
The company swung to a $4.1 million net loss after booking $3.7 million in quarterly sales.
Quantum Computing to Buy NHanced Semiconductors in $73 Million Mixed Deal
The acquisition launches QCi's second fabrication facility, accelerating its thin-film lithium niobate platform toward commercial-scale production.
OBBBA tax law reshapes R&D cash flows
Five US companies report mixed impacts from the July 2025 tax overhaul, with R&D expensing rules driving near-term cash benefits.
Investment Spending Emerges as the Week's Common Thread
Across 22 companies spanning 10 industries, the loudest signal this week was capital commitment: data centers, infrastructure, storage acquisitions, and balance-sheet discipline all pointed toward continued investment.
Bitmine Hits $10.7B Treasury; Booz Allen Expands Defense Tech
A wave of corporate restructuring and capital raises defines the day's activity across financial and healthcare sectors.
Fiserv and EquipmentShare Lead Heavy Insider Buying
Six Fiserv insiders and a cluster at EquipmentShare committed millions in open-market purchases this week.
Enterprise Software Vendors Race to Rebrand Around Agentic AI
Five major platform companies have repositioned their core identities around autonomous AI agents in recent filings, signaling a rapid industry-wide pivot.
Tariffs and Macro headwinds squeeze consumer discretionary
Smaller firms are reporting a sharp divergence between struggling consumer-facing businesses and booming AI and defense sectors.