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A new wave of consolidation is expected in the US shale patch, driven by the need for scale and efficiency, as smaller producers seek to survive in a competitive M&A environment.

Mikhail Khodorkovsky, Russia's former richest man, shares insights on Vladimir Putin's shift from pragmatism, Ukraine, and a failed merger with a U.S.

Brazil's oil majors are opposing the proposed merger between Subsea7 and Saipem, requesting antitrust regulator Cade to slow down or break up the deal due to concerns about market dominance.

A planned merger between HICL Infrastructure and The Renewables Infrastructure Group (TRIG) has been abandoned due to shareholder frustration with the deal's terms, despite both boards believing in the strategic rationale for the combination.

Vaalco Energy's recent earnings report showed a strong Q-4, 2023 performance, with further diversification into Côte d'Ivoire, leading to a stock price rally to nearly $8.00 per share.

Blue Owl has decided to cancel the merger of two private-credit funds due to investor concerns, causing a negative reaction in the market.

The resurgence of mergers is being met with skepticism on Wall Street, as analysts question the true motivations behind these deals, suggesting they may primarily benefit executives and financial intermediaries rather than shareholders or the public.

SM Energy and Civitas Resources announced a $12.8 billion merger, creating a large independent U.S.

The US government has committed $200 million to support the development of a rare-earth supply chain in North America, aiming to reduce dependence on China's dominance in the industry.