Eli Lilly to acquire Kelonia Therapeutics in deal worth up to $7 billion

INDIANAPOLIS: Eli Lilly will acquire biotech company Kelonia Therapeutics in a deal worth up to $7 billion, the company said Monday. Lilly will pay $3.25 billion upfront, with remaining payments…

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QXO to acquire TopBuild for $17 billion

DAYTONA BEACH: QXO, Inc. (NYSE: QXO) has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire TopBuild Corp. (NYSE: BLD) (“TopBuild”) for approximately $17 billion, significantly expanding QXO’s scale and capabilities across…

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Loop, verticalized AI platform for logistics & supply chains, has raised a $95 million Series C

SAN FRANCISCO: Loop, the full-stack, verticalized AI platform for logistics and supply chains, has raised a $95 million Series C led by Valor Equity Partners and the Valor Atreides AI…

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Payward to acquire Bitnomial for $550 million

CHEYENNE: Payward, a unified financial infrastructure platform advancing an open, global financial system, today announced it has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire Bitnomial, the first fully CFTC-licensed derivatives…

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APi Group Corporation agrees to acquire Wtech Fire Group

NEW BRIGHTON: APi Group Corporation (NYSE: APG) has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire Wtech Fire Group, a comprehensive provider of fire protection, suppression, and detection solutions across Europe.…

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Zenskar, AI-native billing & revenue automation platform, raises $15 million Series A

NEW YORK: Zenskar, the AI-native billing and revenue automation platform powering Zero-Touch Finance for real-world complexity, today announced a $15 million Series A led by Susquehanna Venture Capital, Bessemer Venture…

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IEA warns Europe has just 6 weeks of jet fuel left as Middle East Supply Crunch Looms

PARIS: Europe may have only six weeks’ worth of jet fuel remaining, threatening severe economic consequences for the continent, the International Energy Agency warned Thursday. “Several European countries may start…

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Texas farmers face rising costs as fertilizer prices surge amid Gulf blockade

Texas agriculture is bracing for a tough season as global fertilizer prices soar in the wake of a blockade in the Strait of Hormuz. While the immediate headlines focus on…

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Warburg Pincus establishes European defence investment platform

BERLIN: Warburg Pincus, the pioneer of private equity global growth investing, today announced the commencement of a dedicated European defence investment platform, reflecting the firm’s view that the sector is…

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Wasabi Technologies acquires Seagate’s Lyve Cloud business

Male IT Specialist Holds Laptop and Discusses Work with Female Server Technician. They're Standing in Data Center, Rack Server Cabinet with Cloud Server Icon and Visualization. BOSTON: Wasabi Technologies, the…

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Crypto pioneer David Wachsman takes controlling stake in Hawkeye Systems

NEW YORK: Hawkeye Systems Inc. (OTC: HWKE), a technology holding company, said that an investment group led by crypto industry veteran David Wachsman has acquired a controlling interest in the…

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Transcat Inc. acquires SCM Metrology and Laboratories S.A. for $13 million

ROCHESTER: Transcat Inc. (Nasdaq: TRNS), a leading provider of test measurement, control and calibration, today announced the acquisition of SCM Metrology and Laboratories S.A. (SCM), a privately-held calibration services provider…

NNR April 10, 2026