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Victory Capital has made a counterbid for Janus Henderson, offering 16% more than Trian Fund Management's existing $7.4 billion bid, potentially altering the outcome of the acquisition.

A report forecasts 6 million small- and medium-sized businesses will be available for acquisition by 2035, presenting a $3 trillion opportunity for Black business owners.

Paramount's latest quarter results show a rise in losses despite revenue and streaming subscriber growth, with the company considering an acquisition of Warner Bros.

Harbinger, a Los Angeles-based trucking startup, has acquired Phantom AI, an autonomous driving company, marking its first acquisition in a bid to diversify revenue streams.

The restaurant reservation market is expected to see increased competition with DoorDash's entry into the arena through its acquisition of Resy, potentially reigniting the 'reservation wars' of the past decade.

Stripe is reportedly considering a potential acquisition of PayPal, either in full or in part, in a move that could significantly impact the fintech industry.

Intel is partnering with AI chip startup SambaNova, investing in the company after reportedly failing to acquire it.

Finnish quantum computing company IQM is planning to go public through a SPAC merger, valuing the company at $1.8 billion, joining the growing list of quantum computing companies listed on U.S.

Honeywell International received a 26% discount on its chemicals acquisition deal, indicating a potential decrease in the deal's value due to market conditions.

A MoffettNathanson analyst suggests that if Paramount's price exceeds $32 per share, Netflix may reconsider its bid for Warner Bros., citing discipline in its acquisition strategy.

James Cameron expressed strong opposition to Netflix's proposed acquisition of WBD assets, labeling it 'disastrous' for the theater business, potentially impacting the entertainment industry.

Etsy's stock price rose despite the company missing revenue and gross merchandise sales estimates in the fourth quarter, possibly due to the announced acquisition of Depop.