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The Motley FoolThe Motley Fool··Seena Hassouna

Icahn Doubles Down on Centuri with $78M Stock Purchase, Signaling Long-Term Conviction

Icahn Enterprises added $78M in Centuri shares in Q4 2025, expanding stake to 14.3M shares worth $362M, following earlier private placement investment.
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The Motley FoolThe Motley Fool··Geoffrey Seiler

Analyst Bets $10K+ on AMD, ServiceNow, Pinterest Citing AI, Valuation Upside

Senior analyst deploys over $10,000 across AMD, ServiceNow, and Pinterest, citing AI opportunities, valuation discounts, and platform transformation potential.
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BenzingaBenzinga··Vandana Singh

Elliott Management Builds Large Stake in Align Technology, Signals Strategic Push

Activist Elliott Investment Management stakes large position in Align Technology, joining Barclays upgrade to Overweight with $200 price target, signaling value creation opportunity.
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Investing.comInvesting.com··Jeffrey Neal Johnson

Cintas to Acquire UniFirst for $5.2B, Creating Laundry Services Powerhouse

Cintas offers $5.2B for UniFirst at $275/share, creating industry powerhouse controlling 50% of market with significant regulatory risk.
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The Motley FoolThe Motley Fool··Billy Duberstein

Elliott Management's $NCLH Stake Sparks Board Battle as Cruise Giant Faces Turnaround Test

Elliott Management's near-10% stake in Norwegian Cruise Lines ($NCLH) triggered a February rally, but disappointing Q4 earnings and weak guidance sent shares retreating in March.
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The Motley FoolThe Motley Fool··Selena Maranjian

Fiserv Eyes Turnaround: Fintech Giant Trades at Deep Discount Ahead of AI Push

Fiserv trades at 7.5x forward P/E, 50% below its 5-year average, with catalysts including new CEO, AI strategy, and digital currency platform positioning it as potential turnaround play.
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The Motley FoolThe Motley Fool··Eric Trie

Starboard Value Bets $206M on Fluor as Infrastructure Cycle Accelerates

Activist investor Starboard Value acquires $205.73M stake in Fluor, betting on infrastructure spending acceleration and improved project execution.
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BenzingaBenzinga··Lekha Gupta

Loeb's Third Point Accumulates $174.8M Chipotle Position Amid Valuation Pressures

Activist investor Dan Loeb's Third Point builds $174.8M Chipotle stake as stock faces valuation pressures from weak 2026 guidance and 28% decline.
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GlobeNewswire Inc.GlobeNewswire Inc.··Na

Ottawa Bancorp Extends Standstill Pact With Stilwell Through 2027

Ottawa Bancorp extends standstill pact with Stilwell through 2027, commits to board nomination and minimum 5% share repurchase in 2026.
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BenzingaBenzinga··Henry Khederian

Wendy's Shares Retreat on Disappointing 2026 Guidance Despite Activist Push

Wendy's stock fell 4.93% Friday despite activist investor Trian's stake, as weak 2026 guidance and double-digit sales declines overshadowed takeover speculation.
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The Motley FoolThe Motley Fool··John Rosevear

Wendy's Stock Surges on Activist Investor Strategic Review

Wendy's stock surges 17.71% after activist investor Trian Asset Management, holding 16% stake, launches strategic review to enhance shareholder value and improve financial performance.
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BenzingaBenzinga··Namrata Sen

Netflix Positioned as Frontrunner in Warner Bros. Assets Competition

Netflix leads bidding for Warner Bros. Discovery assets at $27.75 per share, combining HBO Max and studio operations. Deal awaits DOJ regulatory approval.
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BenzingaBenzinga··Anthony Noto

Mercedes-Benz, Humana Lead Wave of Major Corporate Transactions

Mercedes-Benz divests €12 billion Daimler Truck stake; Humana acquires MaxHealth for $1 billion. ByteDance sells Mobile Legends developer in major M&A wave across automotive, healthcare, and tech sectors.
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