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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.

Paramount has filed a lawsuit against Warner Bros.

Compass shares rallied after the completion of its all-stock merger with Anywhere, shifting focus to execution and potential growth opportunities.

The FTSE 100 is experiencing a positive day with mining stocks driving the gains, following news of talks restarting over a mining mega-merger.

Rio Tinto and Glencore have restarted talks about a potential mega-merger that could create the world's largest mining firm, a deal that would significantly impact the mining industry.

Compass, a real estate platform, saw its stock surge after announcing a $750 million convertible notes offering, along with raised guidance and an approved merger.

Compass and Anywhere Real Estate's merger is set to close on Friday, creating a massive real estate brokerage entity nearly three times larger than its closest competitor, with Compass shares increasing 9.3% in response.

Evolution Metals & Technologies Corp.

Devyani International, the Indian operator of KFC and Pizza Hut, has seen its shares jump following a merger announcement with rival franchisee Sapphire Foods, creating a unified franchisee for the brands in India.

Trump Media & Technology stock rose 1% to $14.56, providing a relief to investors after a recent 10% drop and a 50% surge last week following a merger announcement with nuclear fusion company TAE Technologies.

Clearwater Analytics has surged on a $8.4 billion take-private deal, attracting event-driven traders who are now focusing on merger-arbitrage spreads and deal risk.

American Drive Acquisition Company has successfully closed its $230 million initial public offering, exceeding the expected amount through the exercise of an overallotment option.