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Alcon's acquisition of LENSAR receives FTC Second Request, extending review. Companies expect deal to close in first half 2026 pending regulatory approval.

QNB Corp. and Victory Bancorp obtain final regulatory approvals for merger, expected to close Q2 2026. Combined entity will operate 16 branches across Pennsylvania.

QNB Corp. and Victory Bancorp obtained all regulatory approvals for their merger, expected to close in Q2 2026. The deal clears final approval hurdles.

NuScale Power secured U.S. regulatory approval for SMR designs and signed a $6-7 billion Romania contract, positioning it for growth despite current unprofitability.

Nano Nuclear Energy stock plunged 60% due to regulatory delays and extended timeline uncertainty. The pre-revenue company won't commercialize its micro reactor technology until the 2030s.

Global stevia market projected to grow 10.62% annually from $1.03B (2026) to $1.71B (2031), driven by demand for plant-based sweeteners and improved production technology.

Getty Images and Shutterstock receive unconditional DOJ approval for merger. Companies expect cost synergies; UK regulatory clearance still pending by April 2026.

NuScale and Oklo compete in SMRs with different strategies: NuScale secured regulatory approval for faster deployment, while Oklo pursues vertical integration through fuel technology acquisition.

OSB Group appoints Santander UK executive Enrique Alvarez Labiano as new CEO, replacing Andy Golding who retires November 2025, pending regulatory approval.

Brainstorm Cell raised $1M via private placement at $0.60/share, above market price. Funds support Phase 3b ALS therapy trials and regulatory efforts.

Middlesex Water's 2025 earnings declined to $2.36 per share despite $96 million infrastructure investment. Rate increase approved; company plans $506 million through 2028.

QNB Corp. and Victory Bancorp shareholders approved their merger. The deal cleared state approval and is expected to close in Q2 2026, pending federal regulatory sign-off.

Netflix stock fell 18% after announcing a Warner Bros. Discovery acquisition, raising debt concerns. Despite regulatory uncertainty, the company maintains strong revenue growth and subscriber base.

American Water Works reported 8.9% EPS growth in 2025 and affirmed robust 2026 guidance of ~8% growth, while advancing strategic mergers to enhance scale.

MTN agrees to acquire IHS Towers for $6.2 billion in all-cash deal, paying $8.50 per share. Transaction consolidates tower infrastructure assets and expected to close in 2026.

Warner Bros. rejected Paramount's $31/share bid, setting February 23 deadline for Skydance's final offer. Company prefers Netflix deal at $27.75/share with matching rights.

Human microbiome market expected to grow nearly fourfold to $3.27B by 2035, driven by advancing sequencing technology and 215+ therapeutic candidates in clinical development.

Enstar Group agrees to acquire AF Group from Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan for $3.3 billion in gross written premium, expanding its property and casualty insurance portfolio nationwide.