SoftBank Buys DigitalBridge in $4 Billion AI Push
SoftBank Group acquires digital infrastructure investor DigitalBridge in a $4-billion deal, expanding its AI portfolio. The move aims to capitalize on surging demand for AI computing capacity.
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SoftBank buys DigitalBridge in $4 billion AI infrastructure push
Japanese tech giant SoftBank Group is acquiring DigitalBridge in a massive US$4 billion deal to strengthen its global AI infrastructure. The move signals a major investment in data centers and cloud computing capabilities.
Italy arrests 9 for alleged Hamas funding via charities
Italian authorities have arrested nine individuals suspected of raising millions of euros for Hamas through charitable organizations. The operation highlights ongoing international efforts to combat terror financing.
Xali Gold Closes Pico Machay Gold Project Acquisition
Xali Gold Corp. has completed its acquisition of the advanced Pico Machay Gold Project in Peru, outlining a $17M payment plan and a strategy for near-term production. Learn about the deal's structure and the company's plans.
CPPIB Invests $1B+ in Castrol Lubricants Stake
Canada's CPPIB invests up to $1.05B for a non-controlling stake in Castrol, partnering with Stonepeak in a major $10.1B energy sector deal. Read the full analysis.
Tech Firms Shift $120B AI Data Centre Debt Off Books
Major tech companies have used complex SPV financing to shield $120 billion in AI data centre spending from their balance sheets, raising concerns about hidden financial risks for Wall Street investors. Read the full analysis.
CPP Investments buys stake in lubricants firm Castrol
Canada's CPP Investments has acquired a minority stake in global lubricants company Castrol. This strategic move diversifies the pension fund's holdings in the industrial sector. Read more on the details.
Saks Considers Bankruptcy as $100M Payment Looms
Luxury retailer Saks Global Enterprises, burdened by debt from its Neiman Marcus deal, is exploring Chapter 11 bankruptcy ahead of a critical $100+ million payment due December 30. Read the full analysis.
AI Debt Boom Pushes Corporate Bond Sales Near Record
U.S. investment-grade bond sales hit $1.7 trillion in 2025, nearing the 2020 record, driven by AI infrastructure borrowing. Investors hedge against a potential credit bust as issuance is expected to grow in 2026.
Paramount's Warner Bros. offer insufficient, investor says
A key investor has rejected Paramount's new acquisition offer for Warner Bros. Discovery as inadequate. Get the latest details on this major media merger standoff.
Google's Parent Alphabet Buys Intersect Power for $4.75 Billion
Alphabet Inc. makes a massive $4.75 billion deal to buy clean energy developer Intersect Power, securing power for its AI data centres amid soaring energy demands. Read the full story.
Altius Minerals to buy Lithium Royalty Corp. for $520M
Altius Minerals Corp. strikes a major $520 million stock-and-cash deal to acquire Lithium Royalty Corp., signaling a strategic expansion into the lithium sector. Read the full details.
Trump names envoy for Greenland, reviving U.S. acquisition plan
Former President Donald Trump appoints a special envoy to explore making Greenland part of the U.S., reigniting a controversial geopolitical ambition. Details on the strategic move.
Ellison's $40.4B Guarantee for Paramount's Warner Bid
Oracle's Larry Ellison provides a massive $40.4 billion financial guarantee to bolster Paramount Global's acquisition bid for Warner Bros. Discovery. Details on the deal.
Ex-Disney Strategist Sees Paramount Winning Warner Bros.
Former Disney executive Kevin Mayer forecasts Paramount will raise its bid and acquire Warner Bros. Discovery. Key investors are pushing for a higher offer in the high-stakes media merger.
Revival Gold Consolidates Mercur Gold Project in Utah
Revival Gold Inc. exercises its option to acquire Barrick's full interest in the Mercur Gold Project, a major step towards restarting production at the historic Utah site. Learn about the deal and project economics.
IPS to Acquire TechPro Power Group in Strategic Deal
Integrated Power Services (IPS) has agreed to acquire TechPro Power Group, creating a powerhouse with over 2,200 technicians to serve data centers, utilities, and industrial sectors across North America.
WildBrain sells Peanuts stake to Sony for $630M
Canadian media company WildBrain has sold its major stake in the iconic Peanuts franchise to Sony for $630 million. Discover the details and implications of this major entertainment deal.
Trump Media Merges with Nuclear Fusion Company
Trump Media, parent of Truth Social, announces a strategic merger with a nuclear fusion firm. Explore the details and potential impact of this unexpected business move.
Toronto Proposed as Home for Defence Security Bank
Experts argue Toronto is the natural choice to host the new Defence, Security and Resilience Bank, leveraging its financial hub status to bolster allied security. Discover why Canada's bid hinges on its largest city.
Diageo sells Kenya unit to Asahi in strategic deal
Global spirits giant Diageo has agreed to sell its Kenyan drinks subsidiary to Japan's Asahi Group. This strategic move reshapes Diageo's African portfolio. Read the full details of the deal announced in December 2025.
Pablo Rodriguez's Future in Question as Liberals Delay Meeting
Quebec Liberal Leader Pablo Rodriguez's political future hangs in the balance as a delayed caucus meeting follows reports he called allies 'in tears.' New allegations of improper campaign financing fuel the crisis.
Warner Bros. Backs Netflix Bid Over Paramount Takeover
Warner Bros. advises shareholders to choose Netflix's $72 billion acquisition over a hostile bid from Paramount Skydance. The deal could reshape Hollywood's streaming and media landscape. Learn the details and potential impacts.
Bondi Attack a Warning for Canada on Terrorism Threat
The Bondi Beach shooting underscores the persistent threat of Islamist extremism. Canada must confront its own pattern of near-miss terror plots with strategic honesty, not hope. Read the analysis.
Saudi Midad frontrunner to buy Lukoil's global assets
Saudi Arabia's Midad Energy is a top contender to purchase Lukoil's international holdings, leveraging unique political ties. Read the latest on this major energy sector deal.
WSP to buy U.S. engineering firm TRC for $3.3B
Montreal's WSP Global Inc. strikes a US$3.3 billion deal to acquire TRC Companies, backed by Caisse de dépôt. The move will make WSP the largest engineering and design firm in the United States.
Canada approves Teck Resources and Anglo American merger
The Canadian government has given the green light to the merger of Teck Resources and Anglo American, a major consolidation in the global mining industry announced on December 16, 2025.
$1B in B.C. loan guarantees needed after Cowichan ruling
A property tax expert warns the B.C. government's $150M loan guarantee promise falls far short of the potential $1B needed to backstop financing after the Cowichan Aboriginal title decision. Read the full analysis.
WSP Global to Buy TRC Companies for $4.5B
Montreal's WSP Global expands its U.S. footprint with a major acquisition of engineering firm TRC Companies. The deal, valued at $4.5 billion, is set to close in 2026.
Netflix Pledges No Job Cuts in Warner Bros. Mega-Deal
Netflix's co-CEOs reassure staff about the Warner Bros. Discovery bid, promising no studio closures or job overlaps. Get the latest on the $108B rival offer from Paramount.
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