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Chevron has signed a preliminary deal to discuss the potential acquisition of West Qurna 2 oilfield in Iraq, formerly operated by Lukoil, in a move that could boost Chevron's oil production and expand its presence in the region.

Infortar, a company listed on the Nasdaq Tallinn Stock Exchange, has acquired its own shares from 16-20 February 2026, as part of a share buyback program initiated on 20 October 2025.

Paloma Acquisition Corp I successfully closed its initial public offering (IPO) of $150 million, raising 15 million units at $10 per unit.

Etsy's stock price surged 17% after eBay announced the acquisition of Depop, a secondhand clothing marketplace, for $1.2 billion in cash, indicating a positive market reaction to the deal.

Kraken has acquired token management firm Magna, expanding its product suite with token lifecycle infrastructure, ahead of a potential IPO push.

Banks are taking advantage of the M&A comeback with $100 billion of buyout debt, indicating a surge in merger and acquisition activity.

Bank of Ireland is exiting the US leveraged finance market due to increasing competition from private credit, which is eroding traditional bank fees.

Willow Lane Acquisition Corp.

Mistral AI has acquired Koyeb, a Paris-based startup, to support its cloud ambitions, expanding its capabilities in AI app deployment and infrastructure management.

Transocean's acquisition of Valaris and expanding contract backlog are expected to positively impact its long-term earnings outlook, leading to a potential boost in stock value.

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Idea Acquisition Corp.