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WBD Board Says Para Offer May Prompt Superior Bid
SocialFeb 24, 2026

WBD Board Says Para Offer May Prompt Superior Bid

Para offer —> $31/shr with $0.25 ticking fee…. WBD board says “Could Reasonably Be Expected to Lead to a “Company Superior Proposal””

By Alex Sherman
SPAC IPO of $
SocialFeb 24, 2026

SPAC IPO of $

I hadn't realized that $OWL came public via SPAC. It's now right back to its original price. Turns out it was all priced in. EMH undefeated https://t.co/Q6eyG9hYLM

By Joe Weisenthal
SpaceX Stake Lifts Blue Owl NAV Amid Credit Slump
SocialFeb 24, 2026

SpaceX Stake Lifts Blue Owl NAV Amid Credit Slump

Why is the Blue Owl Tech BDC's NAV going UP when private credit sentiment is so bad? While it is primarily a private credit fund, the BDC does have a small equity portfolio, which mostly consists of a large chunk of...

By Julian Klymochko
Japanese Builders Double Down on U.S. Housing Market
SocialFeb 24, 2026

Japanese Builders Double Down on U.S. Housing Market

Japan’s big bet on the U.S. housing market got even bigger today Japanese builders are rapidly acquiring U.S. homebuilders—now Daiwa House is buying United Homes That's just 10 days after Japan-based Sumitomo Forestry said it's buying Tri Point Homes https://t.co/UnPOshRdS1

By Lance Lambert
Companies Issue Equity Under Pressure,
SocialFeb 23, 2026

Companies Issue Equity Under Pressure,

$WHR. Typical. Corporate strategy has always been Issue equity when you have to NOT when you can. Stocks down 7% on a forced issuance. $ORCL same story still dumping ATM every day https://t.co/vIGKQDwhZB

By Andy Constan
Sell‑side Analysts: Useless in Bull, Deadly in Bear
SocialFeb 23, 2026

Sell‑side Analysts: Useless in Bull, Deadly in Bear

This is not specific to OWL, but today’s sell-side discourse reminds me of some excellent advice I got when I was just starting in this biz: “you don’t need sell-side analysts in a bull market, and in a bear market...

By Ben Hunt
Open Cosmos Seeks $200M for European Ka‑band Broadband
SocialFeb 23, 2026

Open Cosmos Seeks $200M for European Ka‑band Broadband

.@Open_Cosmos seeks ~$200M in financing ahead of June & Sept deployment deadlines for its Liechtenstein-licensed Ka-band broadband constellation. Co says Europe should rally around it. @defis_eu @aee_gob. https://t.co/0cbcoHxGVq https://t.co/OZBFODhK9v

By Peter B. de Selding
Three AI‑Resilient Stocks Offer Bullish Opportunities
SocialFeb 23, 2026

Three AI‑Resilient Stocks Offer Bullish Opportunities

I joined @BNNBloomberg this morning to discuss Stocks Resistant to AI Disruption, where I gave the bull case for 3 equities that we are long. We also chatted about "AI agent vs AI agent combat" Here's the link: https://t.co/ZhP0KSAQtz https://t.co/kvEc8YnfTy

By Julian Klymochko
IPO Priced at $15‑$17, Valuing Firm at $2 B
SocialFeb 23, 2026

IPO Priced at $15‑$17, Valuing Firm at $2 B

Generate estimated it would price its shares at $15 to $17 apiece, translating to a valuation ranging from $1.91 billion to $2.17 billion — not counting an underwriter's option: https://t.co/n9nJsbJuvm

By Andrew Dunn
ONL Rejects $2.75 Offer, Provokes Kawa Proxy Battle
SocialFeb 23, 2026

ONL Rejects $2.75 Offer, Provokes Kawa Proxy Battle

$ONL is a left-for-dead small-cap REIT spin-co. - Entered a cooperation agreement with Kawa Capital (~10%) and launched a strategic review - Kawa offered $2.75/sh last year (stock ~$2.55 today) - Board rejected it as undervaluing, triggering a proxy fight from Kawa. https://t.co/UAlAiUmg9p

By Dalius – Special Sits
M&A Spree Sees Premiums up to 79%, One Discount
SocialFeb 23, 2026

M&A Spree Sees Premiums up to 79%, One Discount

Today's M&A and SPAC notes $ACLX to be acquired by GILD for $115 cash + CVR worth up to $5, 79.4% premium, $7.8 billion $VRE to be acquired by Affinius Capital / Vista Hill Partners for $19.00 cash per share, 23.2% premium,...

By Julian Klymochko
Oil & Gas Consolidation Accelerates; KNTK Near Deal Valuation
SocialFeb 23, 2026

Oil & Gas Consolidation Accelerates; KNTK Near Deal Valuation

Consolidation in Oil & Gas keeps accelerating - $KNTK is reportedly being approached by $OXY-backed $WES. - Delaware Basin pipeline operator is up 10%+ on the news and even more ytd - Upside looks limited, any deal likely prices near the current mcap....

By Dalius – Special Sits
Arcellx to Be Acquired for $115 Cash per Share
SocialFeb 23, 2026

Arcellx to Be Acquired for $115 Cash per Share

Merger Monday….ACLX (Arcellx ) being bght for $115 cash per shr +CVR worth as much as$5

By Mario Gabelli
LIS.V Merger Arb Cuts Spread From 19% to 3%
SocialFeb 23, 2026

LIS.V Merger Arb Cuts Spread From 19% to 3%

$LIS.V merger arb worked out just as expected. Despite vocal retail opposition, shareholder approval passed easily. The spread narrowed from 19% to 3% in exactly two months following the post on SSI. https://t.co/UWBmq2fWGx

By Dalius – Special Sits
Master M&A Basics and Profit Strategies – Free PDF
SocialFeb 22, 2026

Master M&A Basics and Profit Strategies – Free PDF

Mergers & Acquisitions 101 M&A and how you can profit from it Here’s what you’ll learn: • What Is M&A? • Why M&A? • Types of M&A Deals • How M&A Works • Benefits of M&A • The Risks • Who Drives M&A? • The Hard Truth • Serial Acquirers 📚 Grab...

By Pieter Slegers
Almonty Raises $112.5M for Global Tungsten Expansion
SocialFeb 21, 2026

Almonty Raises $112.5M for Global Tungsten Expansion

Almonty seeks $112.5mn to advance Montana tungsten, Portugal Panasqueira expansion, and Korea Sangdong Mo drilling. https://www.metalnomist.com/2026/02/almonty-tungsten-funding-targets-1125mn.html

By The Metalnomist
No Succession Plan Makes Sellers Ultra‑Motivated Negotiators
SocialFeb 21, 2026

No Succession Plan Makes Sellers Ultra‑Motivated Negotiators

A seller with no succession plan Is the most motivated counterparty in any negotiation on earth

By Josh Li
EU Unveils “Savings and Investment Union” Capital Market Reform
SocialFeb 20, 2026

EU Unveils “Savings and Investment Union” Capital Market Reform

The European Commission has launched another attempt to reform capital markets, rebranded as the ‘Savings and Investment Union’. https://t.co/UQ2DvCgG3f

By Linda Yueh
Banks Fund Old‑school Businesses, Not Modern Ventures—Pitch Right
SocialFeb 20, 2026

Banks Fund Old‑school Businesses, Not Modern Ventures—Pitch Right

Banks won’t lend you money for: – A nightclub – A Shopify store – A crypto token But they’ll trip over themselves to fund: – A plumbing company with 30 years history – A logistics business with 5 contracts – A clinic throwing $500K/year The capital exists. You’re just...

By Josh Li
US Underlying Domestic Demand Grew 2.4% in Q4
SocialFeb 20, 2026

US Underlying Domestic Demand Grew 2.4% in Q4

US GDP: A gauge of underlying domestic demand—real final sales to private domestic purchasers (GDP less inventory change, net exports, and government spending)—grew at a 2.4% annualized rate in Q4 https://t.co/XefZvVp18v

By Nick Timiraos
HSBC Cuts US DCM, Shifts Focus to Asian Banks
SocialFeb 20, 2026

HSBC Cuts US DCM, Shifts Focus to Asian Banks

Macro: HSBC trims ~10% of US DCM in broader $1.8bn cost overhaul and pivot to Asia/Middle East. Key factors: management cuts, M&A/ECM pullback. Risk: execution/credit cycles. Trade: favor Asian bank equities. — Viktor Kopylov, PhD, CFA. More insights: t.me/si14Kopylov

By Viktor Kopylov, PhD, CFA
Moelis Hired to Broker Sale of Wasserman Amid Sports M&A.
SocialFeb 19, 2026

Moelis Hired to Broker Sale of Wasserman Amid Sports M&A.

🚨NEWS: Moelis has been retained to sell Wasserman, source tells Sportico. Moelis has been active in the space. Presided over, among others, Goldman buy of Excel Sports and Athlete’s First sale to General Catalyst.

By Scott Soshnick
From $4B Deal
SocialFeb 19, 2026

From $4B Deal

He made $4B for his old firm and $900M for himself. Then sued to break a noncompete—and launched a hedge fund that gained 20% in year one.

By rich_toad
Wells Fargo Confirms No Hidden Incentives in $1.4B Loan Sale
SocialFeb 19, 2026

Wells Fargo Confirms No Hidden Incentives in $1.4B Loan Sale

Finian O'Shea of Wells Fargo just asked this question on this morning's $OBDC conference call and mgmt confirmed nothing behind the scenes, no bonus economics or shenanigans behind the $1.4bn private credit loan sale at par value to 4 institutional...

By Julian Klymochko
Blue Owl Stops Retail Fund Redemptions, Opts for Asset Sales
SocialFeb 19, 2026

Blue Owl Stops Retail Fund Redemptions, Opts for Asset Sales

Blue Owl is permanently halting redemptions at its inaugural non traded private credit fund for retail investors as part of a plan to instead sell down assets over time. With @EricGPlatt https://t.co/GmiIAdaLVK

By Antoine Gara
SPAC Activity Slumps: 21 IPOs, Just One Deal
SocialFeb 19, 2026

SPAC Activity Slumps: 21 IPOs, Just One Deal

Month-to-date SPAC statistics: IPOs: 21 Definitive agreements: 1 As Jerry Seinfeld said, "That's not gonna be good for anybody."

By Julian Klymochko
Building a CIO Office to Impact 1,200 Families
SocialFeb 18, 2026

Building a CIO Office to Impact 1,200 Families

My favorite part of my job is working with C-suite officers. Right now, I’m helping build the Office of a CIO ahead of a corporate split. Day 1, she inherits a brand-new company. We meet daily and work through org design, capital allocation,...

By Niklos Alexander
Use Return Dispersion to Forecast Rotations and Outperform
SocialFeb 18, 2026

Use Return Dispersion to Forecast Rotations and Outperform

Periods of high return dispersion are an opportunity for investors. As return performance gaps widen and valuation spreads develop, the ability to quantify the current rotation regime and anticipate the next one can deliver outperformance relative to...

By Michael Lebowitz
Pentwater Leads Merger Arbitrage with $10.6 B Book
SocialFeb 18, 2026

Pentwater Leads Merger Arbitrage with $10.6 B Book

Largest merger arbitrage books (by 13-F*) Pentwater: $10.6 billion HBK: $8.1 billion Millennium: $7.8 billion Balyasny: $5.3 billion Fidelity: $4.4 billion Citadel: $2.9 billion Qube: $2.7 billion AQR: $2.4 billion Glazer: $2.3 billion Magnetar: $2.1 billion h/t Cantor

By Julian Klymochko
Demand Surge Compresses Bond Spreads Despite Record Issuance
SocialFeb 18, 2026

Demand Surge Compresses Bond Spreads Despite Record Issuance

Record bond issuance. Record trading volumes. Tighter spreads. More supply should widen spreads. Instead buyers are so hungry that more issuance actually improves liquidity and compresses risk premiums. This works until it doesn’t.

By JunkBondInvestor
Major M&A Moves: IHS, MCW Deals and New IPO
SocialFeb 18, 2026

Major M&A Moves: IHS, MCW Deals and New IPO

Today's M&A and SPAC notes $IHS to be acquired by MTN Group for $8.50 cash, 3.3% premium, $6.2 billion $MCW to be acquired by Leonard Green & Partners for $7.00 cash, 16.5% premium, $3.1 billion $POLE / StoreDot deal terminated $AACIU $225 million IPO https://t.co/ugQ3GsLFCw

By Julian Klymochko
Clean Max Enviro IPO: Verdict After Deep Dive
SocialFeb 18, 2026

Clean Max Enviro IPO: Verdict After Deep Dive

Clean Max Enviro IPO Review Detailed Analysis about the Company Final Decision https://youtu.be/rAJXURG4Tlc #ipo #ipoalert #cleanmaxipo

By Yogesh Mantri
Media Hype Ignored Risks, Gemini IPO Crashes
SocialFeb 18, 2026

Media Hype Ignored Risks, Gemini IPO Crashes

Remember the excitement in the business media about the Gemini IPO? $GEMI The shares have crashed from over $45 to $6... Remember the softballs thrown to the executives and the admiration bestowed on the Winkelvoss twins by the Fin TV community? I do....

By Doug Kass
AMC Refires $2.5B to Trim Maturity Wall
SocialFeb 17, 2026

AMC Refires $2.5B to Trim Maturity Wall

AMC moving to clean up its maturity wall. $2.5B package taking out 2027 notes (12.75%) and 2029 TL If it prices well, decently lower interest burden. $AMC

By JunkBondInvestor
Paramount Accepts Warner Offer, Pursues Tender and Proxy Fight
SocialFeb 17, 2026

Paramount Accepts Warner Offer, Pursues Tender and Proxy Fight

New: Paramount is taking Warners up on its offer. Says in statement that it's "prepared to engage in good faith and constructive discussions" while also proceeding with tender and proxy fight.

By Alex Weprin
Armstrong Signs Deal to Acquire MCTV Ohio
SocialFeb 17, 2026

Armstrong Signs Deal to Acquire MCTV Ohio

🚨 News: @followarmstrong Enters into Definitive Agreement to Acquire @MCTVOhio from the Gessner family | https://t.co/fFOMiRLbGY https://t.co/VATsTCCLBE

By Ted Hearn
FTC Clears Sony’s $460M Purchase of Peanuts Franchise
SocialFeb 17, 2026

FTC Clears Sony’s $460M Purchase of Peanuts Franchise

The FTC has signed off on Sony's $460 million deal to acquire the Peanuts franchise, per a Hart-Scott-Rodino filing. Deal was announced in December. https://t.co/Y9ayPm2bI8

By Alex Weprin
Retail Favorites, IPO Timing, and Base Rates Explained
SocialFeb 17, 2026

Retail Favorites, IPO Timing, and Base Rates Explained

🔬 Research links: the stocks retail investors favor, the impact of IPO timing, and why base rates matter so much. https://t.co/cjmTGAY0wz chart: https://t.co/rvyduDs39u https://t.co/EKv26rorKm

By Tadas Viskanta
Chinese AI Firms Double, Hitting $35B—West Should Follow
SocialFeb 17, 2026

Chinese AI Firms Double, Hitting $35B—West Should Follow

china’s two ai model company minimax and zai have grown 2x in public markets in the last month they’re now $30-35b companies surely that should prompt western labs to go public already

By Nathan Benaich
Contact Energy Raises $316M to Drive NZ Renewables
SocialFeb 17, 2026

Contact Energy Raises $316M to Drive NZ Renewables

Contact Energy seeks US$316 million equity raise to lead New Zealand’s renewable energy transition #energysky -- via pv-tech: https://t.co/CQl7b5EnIT

By Tor “SolarFred” Valenza
Massive M&A Premiums: MASI, KW, ZIM Deals
SocialFeb 17, 2026

Massive M&A Premiums: MASI, KW, ZIM Deals

Today's M&A notes $MASI to be acquired by $DHR for $180.00 cash, 38.3% premium, $9.9 billion $KW to be acquired by $FFH.to for $10.90 cash, 45.9% premium, $6.5 billion $ZIM to be acquired by $HLAGF for $35.00 cash, 125.8% premium, $4.2 billion https://t.co/ayupP5Rv2J

By Julian Klymochko
Walmart's EBITDA Multiple Jumps From 6x to 23x
SocialFeb 17, 2026

Walmart's EBITDA Multiple Jumps From 6x to 23x

What a re-rating for Walmart stock. From 6x EBITDA in 2011 to 23x today. Sometimes buying good businesses cheaply just works. https://t.co/ORuNNv1HBY

By Julian Klymochko
Netflix Faces Decision as Paramount Ups Its Bid
SocialFeb 17, 2026

Netflix Faces Decision as Paramount Ups Its Bid

Just a few days ago: "It feels like the next act already has been written. The 'Davids' get over themselves, Paramount raises its bid and then Netflix has a decision to make. Right now we're just in an intermission." https://t.co/bmehOb9b18

By Dan Primack
DEBS Targets £35m Raise, Cuts Costs, Prioritises Cash Flow
SocialFeb 17, 2026

DEBS Targets £35m Raise, Cuts Costs, Prioritises Cash Flow

#DEBS to do a fundraise of around £35m at 20p a share. Reiterates it's previous financial guidance and expects a lot of cost to come out of the business. New focus on Cash Flow.

By WheelieDealer
Danaher Nears $10 B Acquisition of Masimo
SocialFeb 17, 2026

Danaher Nears $10 B Acquisition of Masimo

Big deal scoop by @sindap and @mroliverbarnes - US healthcare manufacturer Danaher is closing in a $10bn deal to buy medical tech group Masimo. A deal could be announced as early as Tuesday provided it does not hit any last-minute...

By James Fontanella‑Khan
Unclear if Gains Stem From Profit or Restructuring
SocialFeb 15, 2026

Unclear if Gains Stem From Profit or Restructuring

Unsure whether this will be because they're in the money or via an out-of-court restructuring

By Julian Klymochko
PE Firms Chase Japan’s Retail Wealth Amid Institutional Decline
SocialFeb 13, 2026

PE Firms Chase Japan’s Retail Wealth Amid Institutional Decline

Our story on PE giants like Blackstone, KKR, EQT's attempt to tap Japan's wealthy retail investors for funds as institutional money wanes. Most see Japan as the largest private wealth opportunity outside of the US, but the market comes with...

By Lisa Du
Daré Bioscience Launches Reg A Crowdfunding for Women's Health
SocialFeb 12, 2026

Daré Bioscience Launches Reg A Crowdfunding for Women's Health

Daré Bioscience with an approved product and a pipeline in women’s health is raising money from investors in a crowdfunding like construct (reg A offering with minimum investment of $250). https://t.co/NA3JKe6Irg haven’t seen too many of these

By Daphne Zohar