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Amid SPAC Hype, These 2 Stocks Had Legitimate Reasons to Rise Friday

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Excitement about the prospects for technology and other innovative sectors of the economy remained pervasive heading into the weekend. VinFast just came public through a special purpose acquisition company (SPAC) merger in which more than 80% of shareholders redeemed their shares before the merger closed.

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These 2 Stocks Show Merger Mania Isn't Just for Mondays

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But in the investment banking world, the best time to finalize potential mergers or acquisitions is over the weekend, as markets aren't open and companies don't have to worry about the potential for leaked information to cause an immediate spike in share prices. Under the deal, Brookfield Re would pay $38.85

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Should You Hold or Fold Amid Microsoft's Bid for Activision Blizzard?

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regulatory agencies, have cast uncertainty on the merger's future. The acquisition could well elevate Microsoft's standing in the gaming industry as a whole. The Activision Blizzard deal continues to face regulatory hurdles Despite its immense potential, the acquisition faces substantial regulatory obstacles, particularly in the U.K.

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Better AI Chip Stock: AMD vs. Nvidia

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Supercomputers like Selene also rely on extremely high-performance network connections provided by another Nvidia product -- the InfiniBand networking solutions that came with the Mellanox acquisition in 2019. This team includes many engineers from the Xilinx side of that big merger.

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Warren Buffett May Have Just Scored a Cool $1 Billion Profit From a Single Stock. Here's How.

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Some investors found the timing curious, but Buffett posted a letter on Berkshire's investor relations website, making it clear that the company had no prior knowledge of the pending acquisition. A compelling opportunity While some investors may not be familiar with the concept of merger arbitrage , the strategy is simple enough.

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2 Biopharma Stocks Making Big Moves Tuesday

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Dice Therapeutics (NASDAQ: DICE) made a huge move higher on merger news, while Sanofi (NASDAQ: SNY) scored a significant victory that has shareholders feeling better about the company's prospects. Dice agreed to a buyout bid from Eli Lilly. However, there was considerable activity in the biopharmaceutical stock space.

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Monday Morning's 2 Must-Watch Stocks

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Macy's (NYSE: M) could reportedly be the target of an acquisition bid, while Cigna Group (NYSE: CI) called a potential deal off. Cigna says no to a Humana buyout, pays shareholders instead Meanwhile, shares of Cigna climbed 13% early Monday. Nevertheless, shareholders in both companies are happy with the potential outcomes.

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