Johnson & Johnson In Talks To Acquire Protagonist Therapeutics: Report
Johnson & Johnson (NYSE:JNJ) is reportedly in discussions to acquire Protagonist Therapeutics (NASDAQ:PTGX). Citing people close to the talks, the Wall Street Journal reported that the deal is not guaranteed, and the terms have yet to be finalized. Year to date, Protagonist Therapeutics’ stock has gained around 132%, as per data from Benzinga Pro. Partnership […]
Opendoor Stock Is Trading Lower Monday: What’s Happening?
Opendoor Technologies Inc (NASDAQ:OPEN) shares are falling on Monday after hedge fund manager George Noble posted on X that the company is “total garbage,” raising concerns about the stock’s recent rally. What Happened: Noble, who has founded two billion-dollar hedge funds and was an assistant to famed investor Peter Lynch, criticized the iBuying platform following […]
QuantumScape, Tesla Rumors Swirl: Here Are The Facts
Market speculation is mounting on a potential tie-up between QuantumScape Corp. (NYSE:QS) and Tesla, Inc. (NASDAQ:TSLA). While no official announcement has been made, there are some notable links between the battery maker and the EV giant. Here’s a look at the facts that are fueling the rumors. QS stock has gained 66% this month. Check […]
Agri-Science Giant Corteva Eyes Breakup To Shield Seed Unit From Future Risks: Report
Corteva Inc. (NYSE:CTVA) is reportedly considering a major restructuring that would split its seed and pesticide operations into two separate entities. The pure-play agriculture company, valued at roughly $50 billion, could announce its plans soon if negotiations stay on track. Corteva offers a portfolio of seed and crop protection solutions. The move would mark another significant […]
Deal Dispatch: White House Mute On TikTok, BBVA’s $18 Billion Takeover Offer Rejected
New On The Block Siemens Healthineers is chatting with major private equity firms about a potential sale of its diagnostics business. According to Bloomberg, Blackstone, CVC, KKR, and Montagu are interested. The segment is valued at over €6 billion ($7 billion). The company’s imaging and cancer-care-focused Varian units are not included. Siemens AG (OTC:SIEGY) remains […]
Opendoor’s Meme Stock Mania Gets Comedic Twist
Opendoor Technologies, Inc. (NASDAQ:OPEN) shares climbed Monday as retail investors continued a massive rally and social media buzz suggested a famous comedian is buying into Opendoor. OPEN stock is climbing. See the real-time price action here. “You Can Do It!” On Sunday evening, leader of the “OPEN Army” Eric Jackson hinted that a celebrity will […]
HR Software Firm Dayforce In Talks To Go Private
Private equity firm Thoma Bravo is reportedly in talks to acquire Dayforce Inc. (NASDAQ:DAY). Dayforce, formerly Ceridian, which offers human resources software and services. The company has a market value of approximately $8.4 billion, according to data from Benzinga Pro. Sources said that the buyout firm is preparing to take the Minneapolis-based company private, with […]
Gold Mine Visible From Space Set For An IPO
Navoi Mining & Metallurgical Company (NMMC), Uzbekistan’s state-owned mining giant, is preparing for an initial public offering that would make it the world’s fourth-largest publicly listed gold miner. Uzbekistan, a landlocked Central Asian nation bordering Kazakhstan, Turkmenistan, and Afghanistan, has been rapidly modernizing its mining sector under President Shavkat Mirziyoyev‘s economic reforms. NMMC has taken […]
Gold Revaluation: Nuclear Option America Might Pull Again
The U.S. is sitting on an enormous pile of gold, and pretending it’s worth $11 billion. As America’s debt explodes and credibility cracks, a century-old trick might be back on the table: reprice the gold, fix the balance sheet, and pray the world buys it. Why Would The US Revalue Its Gold? The U.S. gold […]
Astronomer CEO Andy Byron Placed On Leave After Viral Coldplay Concert Video
Astronomer CEO Andy Byron has been placed on leave following a controversial video that surfaced during a Coldplay concert. The video, which seemed to show Byron embracing the company’s HR head, has sparked an online frenzy. What Happened: According to the Business Insider report, Byron, the CEO of the tech company, has been put on […]