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Glencore has reported an increase in copper output and reserves, which may positively impact the company's valuation ahead of a potential merger with Rio Tinto.

Stellantis, a major automaker, is investing $13 billion to revive its Jeep and Dodge brands in the US, aiming to combat a slump caused by price hikes and overproduction.

South Africa plans to modify its antitrust rules on merger reporting to reduce red tape and ease the cost of doing business for companies, potentially boosting M&A activity.

Revolut has dropped its plan to merge with a U.S.

Revolut has abandoned its plans to merge with an American lender in order to pursue a standalone banking licence in the US, a move that could potentially allow the fintech to expand its services in the country without the need for a full banking charter.

BlackRock's HPS Investment Partners has made its first investment in Asia, pouring $50 million into Malaysian logistics firm Teleport, following its acquisition by BlackRock Inc.

Winmark Corp.

Kraft Heinz's stock has fallen due to a potential sale of Berkshire Hathaway's stake, as the company plans to split into two separate publicly traded companies following the unraveling of its 2015 merger.

A major Chinese shareholder, Aluminum Corporation of China (Chinalco), is likely to support Rio Tinto's potential takeover of Glencore, providing additional exposure to copper supply.

Coterra Energy is in talks with Devon Energy about a potential merger, which would create a new heavyweight in the Permian Basin, sending Coterra's shares higher.

Netflix's stock price rose after HSBC upgraded its rating, sparking optimism ahead of the company's earnings release, with analysts debating key factors such as content spend and merger ambitions.

Old Glory Bank, a crypto-friendly digital bank, plans to list on the Nasdaq through a SPAC merger, pending shareholder and regulatory approvals.