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Why It Matters

These developments signal strategic realignments across construction, tech, consumer goods and clean‑energy, offering investors clear catalysts for valuation shifts and sector‑wide competitive change.

Key Takeaways

• Atlas Holdings eyes Brickability acquisition to expand UK construction footprint
• Brickability board has until April 28 to decide on offers
• Raspberry Pi reports stronger-than-expected performance, shares rallying this quarter
• Unilever may merge food business with McCormick, valuing $17.5B
• Sur Power partners with Centrica to deploy solid‑oxide power across Europe

Summary

The weekly “What’s Hot” roundup aired on March 31, 2026, closing out Q1 with a focus on several high‑profile M&A moves and earnings beats across construction, technology, consumer goods and clean‑energy sectors.

Atlas Holdings, the U.S. private‑equity owner of Bovis, has submitted a non‑binding approach for Brickability, a UK‑based modular‑brick manufacturer. The Brickability board has rejected two prior offers and must decide by April 28, while the company’s shares sit near a five‑year low, underscoring the strategic premium Atlas is willing to pay to gain a materials foothold. Meanwhile, Raspberry Pi posted a full‑year update that beat growth expectations, lifting its stock after a sustained rally. Unilever is in advanced talks to spin off its food division into a $17.5 billion merger with McCormick, giving it a 65 % stake in the combined entity and aligning with CEO Fernando Fernandez’s shift toward beauty and personal‑care. Finally, UK clean‑energy specialist Sur Power announced a partnership with Centrica to roll out solid‑oxide on‑site power systems for multi‑gigawatt demand across commercial and industrial customers in the UK and Europe.

Board chair Jane Smith said Brickability “will evaluate all proposals to ensure long‑term value for shareholders,” while Raspberry Pi CEO Eben Upton highlighted “record‑breaking demand for low‑cost compute.” Unilever’s Fernandez noted the deal “accelerates our transformation away from commoditized food.” Sur Power’s CEO Dr. Laura Chen emphasized the collaboration “will fast‑track decarbonisation for data‑center operators and grid‑stabilisation projects.”

If Atlas secures Brickability, it could reshape the UK construction supply chain by integrating material production with contracting services. Raspberry Pi’s outperformance signals robust demand for edge computing, benefitting investors in semiconductor and IoT markets. The Unilever‑McCormick transaction would create one of the world’s largest seasoning players, reshuffling competitive dynamics in the food sector. Sur Power’s Centrica tie‑up accelerates Europe’s transition to clean, reliable on‑site power, offering growth opportunities for renewable‑tech investors.

Original Description

The final day of a noisy Q1 and which stocks have had a standout first three months of the year and which companies are being predated before the start of the new tax year? Sarah talks deals, mergers, big mouths and stability.

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