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M&A news — August 1, 2026

Publications tagged with M&A published on August 1, 2026 (UTC). This is a fixed calendar-day archive.

11 publications

U.S.Tax Equities M&A
Aug 1, 2026, 19:13 UTC
Texas Stock Exchange Launches, Challenging Wall Street
The Texas Stock Exchange (TXSE), dubbed the 'Tex-ee', officially launched on Friday, marking the first new major stock exchange in the U.S. in decades. Based in Dallas, TXSE aims to compete with Wall Street by tapping into the economic rise of Texas and the broader 'Boom Belt' region. Backed by prominent financial institutions like BlackRock and Goldman Sachs, TXSE plans to begin corporate listings later this year and facilitate initial public offerings starting in 2027. The exchange's launch is part of a broader trend of businesses relocating from high-tax, regulation-heavy states to more business-friendly environments like Texas.
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Business Tax Stock Market M&A
Aug 1, 2026, 19:12 UTC
Nuggets' Peyton Watson Weighs Bold Move After 4-Year Offer Revealed
Denver Nuggets' restricted free agent Peyton Watson is considering accepting his $6.5 million qualifying offer to become an unrestricted free agent next summer, rather than signing a four-year, $70 million extension offered by the Nuggets. This move could significantly increase the Nuggets' luxury tax penalty, adding complexity to their financial situation as they look to build around three-time MVP Nikola Jokić.
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Business Tax Earnings M&A
Aug 1, 2026, 14:48 UTC
Q2 2026 Earnings Calls
Transcripts and presentation slides from quarterly earnings calls for CNX Resources Corporation, DXC Technology Company, and SPX Technologies, Inc.
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Business Equities M&A
Aug 1, 2026, 14:08 UTC
Amazon Shares Surge 14% Toward Best Day In A Decade—Jeff Bezos Overtakes Brin As 3rd Richest
Amazon's stock surged by 14%, heading towards its best day in a decade, driven by a better-than-expected increase in cloud revenue. This rise in share price has made Jeff Bezos the third richest person, overtaking Google co-founder Sergey Brin.
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Business M&A
Aug 1, 2026, 10:13 UTC
Retailer Reformation Makes Market Debut
Retailer Reformation began trading on the New York Stock Exchange on Thursday, priced at $15 per share. The company started flat, with no significant change from its initial price.
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Business China Budget M&A
Aug 1, 2026, 10:07 UTC
Quick Sigorta Going Public
Quick Sigorta, a Turkish insurance company, is set to go public for the first time in 12 years. The initial public offering (IPO) will be led by Garanti BBVA Investment and take place on July 29-30-31, 2026. The IPO price is 76.60 TL per share, with the stock code QUICK. Notably, the offering does not involve a sale of shares and will be fully realized through a capital increase.
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Tech M&A American Football
Aug 1, 2026, 10:05 UTC
Santiago Castro Joins AS Roma from Bologna for €35M
AS Roma has signed Argentine striker Santiago Castro from Bologna for a reported fee of €35M including bonuses. The 21-year-old will wear the number 9 shirt and is expected to boost Roma's attack in their return to the Champions League. Castro has scored 16 goals in 79 appearances for Bologna, including 11 last season.
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Science Equities Ratings M&A
Aug 1, 2026, 10:01 UTC
Microsoft Stock Surges on Strong Earnings
Microsoft's stock price surged by as much as 15% after the company reported stronger-than-expected earnings. The tech giant's shares climbed following news of increased capital expenditure and a positive revenue outlook.
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Business Tax Equities M&A
Aug 1, 2026, 09:41 UTC
Valero's Strong Q2 Earnings
Valero Energy Corporation (VLO) reported Q2 earnings, surpassing revenue and adjusted EPS estimates. Highlights include a 246% YoY increase in refining operating income to $4.5B, and a significant turnaround in renewable diesel segment with $717M in operating income compared to a $79M loss last year. The company also increased its dividend to $1.20/share. Valero's refineries, renewable diesel plants, and ethanol plants operated safely and reliably, meeting resilient demand for transportation fuels.
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Tech M&A Platforms
Aug 1, 2026, 09:35 UTC
Manchester City Close to Signing Ayoub El-Khatib from Lille
Manchester City is nearing a deal to sign Moroccan talent Ayoub El-Khatib from Lille, according to transfer expert Fabrizio Romano. The potential transfer is linked to the possible departure of Spanish player Rodri to Real Madrid, who has made an offer exceeding £42 million for his services. Meanwhile, Manchester City continues to reorganize its ranks during the transfer market.
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Business Trade Stock Market M&A
Aug 1, 2026, 09:26 UTC
Manila Electric's Market Value Plummets Amidst Reform Plan Concerns
Manila Electric Co. shares have been declining for four consecutive days, resulting in a loss of approximately 127 billion pesos ($2 billion) in market capitalization. This downturn is attributed to growing investor concerns about a proposed plan to eliminate a power charge for consumers, which could potentially impact the utility's earnings.
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