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Senate Antitrust Panel Chair Raises Concerns Over Netflix-Warner Deal

In a letter, Sen. Mike Lee questioned whether the deal could harm competition even if the transaction was never completed.

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Nvidia Invests $2 Billion in CoreWeave in AI-Factory Collaboration

The companies said they would build AI factories on Nvidia's computing-platform technology.

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Nike to Cut 775 Workers at U.S. Distribution Centers as Turnaround Plan Progresses

The cuts, which amount to about 1% of Nike's overall workforce, are part of the company's efforts to strengthen and streamline operations.

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First Brands Winding Down Parts of Business

The bankrupt auto-parts supplier has been unable to shore up additional liquidity it needs before cash runs out in days.

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What Starbucks's New CEO Has Changed, and What He Says Is Next on His List

Brian Niccol plowed millions of dollars into improving customers' Starbucks experience in his first year at the helm with a focus on barista training, and he isn't done yet.

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Allied Gold Agreed to $4 Billion Buyout By Hong Kong's Zijin Gold

Allied Gold has agreed to be acquired by Hong Kong-based Zijin Gold International in a deal worth 5.5 billion Canadian dollars, or roughly US$4.01 billion.

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Leidos to Buy Kohlberg's Entrust for $2.4 Billion

Leidos Holdings has struck a deal to buy utility consulting and engineering services platform Entrust Solutions Group from private-equity firm Kohlberg & Co. for about $2.4 billion in cash.

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Forgent Power Solutions IPO Terms Could Push Market Cap Above $8.8 Billion

The company plans to sell nearly 16.6 million shares at between $25 and $29 apiece.

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EU Says WhatsApp Channels Must Obey Digital Services Act's Tougher Rules

The European Union said it will tighten its oversight of Meta Platforms' WhatsApp because the messaging service's "channels" feature has enough European users to warrant stricter control under its content moderation rules.

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EU Probes Elon Musk's X Amid Grok Deepfake Outcry

The investigation follows a public backlash over sexualized deepfake images created by X's Grok AI service.

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Lands' End, WHP Global Form Joint Venture

Lands' End agreed to form a joint venture with brand management and acquisition company WHP Global in a deal that will provide the apparel company with $300 million in cash.

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Bob's Discount Furniture IPO Terms Could Send Market Cap Toward $2.5 Billion

Bob's, which is owned by private-equity firm Bain Capital, said it plans to sell 19.45 million shares at between $17 and $19 apiece.

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U.S. Government Investing $1.6 Billion in Mining Company USA Rare Earth

The federal government is injecting $1.6 billion into USA Rare Earth, the latest move by the Trump administration to shore up the domestic supply of rare-earth minerals.

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CVC Buys U.S. Credit Manager Marathon For Up to Initial $1.2 Billion

CVC will pay $400 million in cash and up to $800 million in equity, and further payments could be due subject to Marathon's financial performance between 2027 and 2029.

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Orsted, Vestas Shares Rise as European Countries Agree North Sea Wind Pact

The deal promises to transform the North Sea into the world's largest clean energy reservoir, according to the U.K. energy secretary.

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January 26, 2026 19:15 ET (00:15 GMT)