Apple Eyes Landmark AI Acquisition of Perplexity or Mistral to Combat Internal Crisis

Markus Kasanmascheff / winbuzzer - Facing a severe internal AI crisis, a troubled Siri rebuild, and a talent exodus, Apple is reportedly considering a landmark acquisition of Perplexity or Mistral AI.The post Apple Eyes Landmark AI Acquisition of Perplexity or Mistral to Combat Internal Cr…

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AT&T acquires $23 billion worth of spectrum licenses from EchoStar

Andre Revilla / engadget - AT&T is set to acquire $23 billion worth of spectrum licenses from EchoStar, the parent company of Dish Network, Sling TV and Boost Mobile. The deal will see AT&T gain control of approximately 50MHz of low-band and mid-band spectrum, which are frequencies…

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Keurig Dr Pepper moves forward with $18B acquisition of JDE Peet’s

Beverage giant Keurig Dr Pepper is set to acquire JDE Peet’s in an all-cash deal valued at approximately $18 billion. The blockbuster move is part of a strategic revamp aimed at consolidating market presence and expanding its portfolio in a fiercely competitive industry, leaving competitors to wonder if they can keep up with the bold consolidation play.

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Intel stock rises as Trump says chipmaker has agreed to sell stake to government

cnbc - President Trump said on Friday that the U.S. government is looking to take a 10% stake in struggling chipmaker Intel.

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Elon Musk Asked Mark Zuckerberg to Fund OpenAI Takeover: Filings

John Quintet / iphoneincanada - Elon Musk asked Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg to help bankroll a multibillion-dollar bid to take over OpenAI earlier this year, according to court filings reported by CNBC. The request surfaced in documents filed as part of Musk’s ongoing legal battle with Ope…

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Elon Musk asked Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg to join xAI bid to buy OpenAI, filing shows

cnbc - In early 2025, xAI CEO Elon Musk asked Meta's Mark Zuckerberg to help him finance a $97.4 billion takeover of OpenAI, new court filings revealed.

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Starling plots SME accounting play with Ember acquisition

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Soho House to Go Private in $2.7B Transaction

Soho House, the upscale members’ club operator, is set to privatize in a landmark $2.7 billion deal that promises tighter brand control and a reevaluation of its luxury market strategy, with high-profile figures joining the board.

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Trump Administration Considers Acquiring 10% Stake in Intel

Reports indicate that the Trump administration is in discussions to potentially secure a 10% stake in Intel. This unusual move hints at governmental interest in a major tech firm, raising questions about the implications of such a venture on market dynamics and industry oversight.

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Rogers to Sell Off its Data Centre Business to InfraRed

Austin Blake / iphoneincanada - Rogers announced today it is selling its portfolio of nine Rogers Business data centres to InfraRed Capital Partners, a digital infrastructure investor owned by Sun Life. Even after the sale, Rogers will keep selling data centre services on InfraRed’s beh…

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US-based Landbase buys team and tech behind Canada’s Adauris to advance AI roadmap

Josh Scott / betakit - Canadian-founded Landbase says Adauris alums will help it bring “vibe AI” to inbound marketing.The post US-based Landbase buys team and tech behind Canada’s Adauris to advance AI roadmap first appeared on BetaKit.

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Perplexity Makes Audacious $34.5 Billion Bid for Google Chrome Amid Antitrust Showdown

Markus Kasanmascheff / winbuzzer - AI startup Perplexity offers $34.5B for Google Chrome, a strategic move as a federal judge weighs forcing a sale in the landmark DOJ antitrust case.The post Perplexity Makes Audacious $34.5 Billion Bid for Google Chrome Amid Antitrust Showdown appeared fi…

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Perplexity Makes Bold Offer for Google Chrome Acquisition

In a jaw-dropping and somewhat eyebrow-raising move, AI startup Perplexity has tabled an unsolicited multi‐billion-dollar bid to acquire the Google Chrome browser. Despite differing figures reported, the offer underscores growing tensions amid an escalating antitrust environment.

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Paramount seals $7.7bn exclusive US rights deal with UFC - Financial Times

google - Paramount seals $7.7bn exclusive US rights deal with UFC Financial Times

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Western Union Expands Retail Footprint With $500 Million Intermex Deal

PYMNTS / pymnts - Western Union is acquiring money transfer service International Money Express (Intermex) for $500 million. [contact-form-7] The deal is designed to bolster Western Union’s retail business in the U.S. while helping it speed digital customer acquisition, th…

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Meta acquires audio AI startup WaveForms as it ramps up efforts to build Llama 4.5

Maximilian Schreiner / the-decoder - Meta has acquired WaveForms AI, an audio AI startup focused on systems that can recognize and mimic emotions in speech, according to a report from The Information. The deal is part of a broader AI overhaul at Meta following recent setbacks, with the compa…

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Marqeta finalizes TransActPay acquisition to boost card programs

Card issuing company Marqeta has wrapped up its acquisition of TransActPay to strengthen its card program management in the UK and Europe. This strategic move, clearly aimed at outpacing fintech competitors, adds another bold chapter to Marqeta’s relentless expansion playbook.

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Ripple Acquires Stablecoin Payments Platform Rail to Spur Global Innovation

Ripple has acquired the stablecoin payments platform Rail as part of an expansion strategy to enhance its innovation and drive global payments transformation. The move aims to integrate Rail’s technology with Ripple’s broader ecosystem, positioning the company to capitalize on emerging trends in stablecoin adoption and secure its competitive edge in the evolving financial landscape.

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US battery start-up Lyten buys Northvolt out of bankruptcy - Financial Times

google - US battery start-up Lyten buys Northvolt out of bankruptcy Financial Times

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UAV Destinus acquires Daedalean in $225M deal to boost AI capabilities

Cate Lawrence / tech - Destinus Group today announced it has signed a binding agreement to acquire Zurich-based Daedalean, a leader in aviation AI solutions, for CHF 180 million (approximately $225 million) in a combined ca...

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