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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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