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Riot Platforms reported Q1 2026 revenue of $167.2 million, with its data center segment contributing $33.2 million in its first quarter of reporting. Bitcoin mining revenue declined year-over-year, partially offset by the new data center business line.

GameStop is reportedly preparing an offer to acquire eBay, according to the Wall Street Journal. The report is unconfirmed at this stage, and no deal terms have been disclosed. This would represent a major strategic pivot for GameStop, which has been transitioning away from its traditional brick-and-mortar retail business.

Refresco has completed its acquisition of SunOpta, a North American supply chain solutions provider, according to a press release. The deal is now confirmed as closed, marking a full exit of SunOpta from its current ownership structure. No financial terms were disclosed in the available text.

SunOpta Inc. (STKL/SOY) has completed its acquisition by an affiliate of Refresco Holding B.V. at US$6.50 per common share in cash, pursuant to a plan of arrangement under the Canada Business Corporations Act. The transaction was previously announced and has now closed. SunOpta shares are expected to be delisted from Nasdaq and the TSX following the completion.

Zayo has completed its acquisition of Crown Castle's Fiber Solutions business, expanding its metro fiber footprint and enterprise reach across key U.S. markets. The deal is positioned to support growing demand for AI and cloud infrastructure. Zayo is a privately held company; Crown Castle (CCI) is the publicly traded entity divesting the unit.

EQT has completed its acquisition of Crown Castle's Small Cell & Venue Solutions business, which has now launched as a standalone company called Arium Networks. The transaction marks a divestiture of a business unit from Crown Castle's portfolio. No financial terms were disclosed in the announcement.

European Residential REIT (ERES) has completed a going-private transaction with Canadian Apartment Properties Real Estate Investment Trust (CAPREIT). The transaction removes ERES from public markets, consolidating it under CAPREIT's ownership. The news release is designated in connection with CAPREIT's prospectus supplement dated May 15, 2025.

Arcadia, a private energy intelligence platform, has signed a definitive agreement to acquire ENGIE Impact, the utility expense management, energy procurement, and sustainability advisory unit of ENGIE. The deal combines Arcadia's energy data platform with ENGIE Impact's enterprise energy management services. Terms of the transaction were not disclosed in the announcement.

Burke & Herbert Financial Services Corp. (BHRB) announced the completion of its merger with LINKBANCORP, Inc. (LNKB), effective May 1, 2026. LINKBANCORP has been merged into Burke & Herbert, and LINKBANK has been merged into Burke & Herbert Bank & Trust Company. The transaction is now fully closed.

Nova Leap Health Corp. has announced the closing of a strategic acquisition in Nova Scotia. The article is restricted from dissemination in the United States or U.S. newswire services. No further financial details are provided in the available text.

Stock Yards Bancorp (SYBT) has completed its previously announced acquisition of Field & Main Bancorp, with Field & Main Bank merging into Stock Yards Bank & Trust Company. Field & Main was headquartered in Henderson, Kentucky, and operated 6 retail branches across Kentucky and Indiana. The deal expands Stock Yards' footprint in existing and adjacent markets.

Owens Corning has completed the sale of its glass reinforcements business to Praana Group for an enterprise value of $645 million, consistent with terms announced on April 15, 2026. The deal includes increased upfront cash proceeds and is intended to sharpen Owens Corning's focus on building products in North America and Europe. The transaction is now closed, removing prior deal-completion uncertainty.

SBI Holdings is in discussions to make Japanese crypto exchange Bitbank a subsidiary, according to Cointelegraph. The potential deal is part of SBI's broader strategy to consolidate crypto exchange assets in Japan as regulatory clarity improves. No deal terms or timeline have been confirmed.

NOVONIX has agreed to sell its battery technology unit to its former CEO, marking a divestiture of a core business segment. The deal removes a key asset from the company's portfolio and involves a related-party transaction with prior leadership. Financial terms of the transaction were not disclosed in the headline.

Banner Financial Group has announced a definitive agreement to acquire Pacific Financial in an all-stock deal valued at approximately $177 million. The transaction represents a confirmed M&A event between two financial institutions. No additional terms, expected close date, or regulatory conditions were detailed in the article.

Bekaert has completed the acquisition of Bridgestone's tire cord business operations in China and Thailand. The deal represents a confirmed, closed transaction expanding Bekaert's tire cord manufacturing footprint in Asia. Bridgestone divests these assets as part of its portfolio restructuring.

Rivian has renegotiated its Department of Energy loan down to $4.5 billion, with corresponding adjustments to capacity plans for its Georgia manufacturing plant. The original loan was structured to support two phases of production totaling 400,000 units annually. The revised terms suggest a scaling back of near-term production ambitions at the Georgia facility.

AdVini (Euronext Growth: FR0000053043) has issued 239,314 new ordinary shares and transferred 91,651 treasury shares to Cordier by InVivo as consideration for the acquisition of part of Cordier by InVivo's wine activities, valued at approximately €11.5 million in total. The transaction, announced on March 12, 2026, involves a contribution of subsidiary shares and business assets plus a partial cash component, with AdVini shares priced at €35.20 per unit. This completes the settlement leg of the deal outlined in the binding protocol signed in March.

Nokia has divested its Fixed Wireless Access (FWA) business unit and acquired an 11% stake in Inseego as part of the transaction. The deal marks Nokia's exit from the FWA product segment while establishing a strategic equity position in Inseego, a specialist in FWA and mobile broadband solutions. Terms of the deal beyond the stake size were not disclosed in the headline.

Organon (OGN) reported Q1 2026 revenue of $1.46 billion, down 4% year-over-year (down 9% excluding foreign exchange), missing the prior-year period's $1.513 billion. Women's Health revenue declined 16% to $389 million, while Biosimilars grew 23% to $173 million; Established Brands were roughly flat at $880 million.

Vireo Growth Inc. and FLUENT Corp. have entered into a definitive arrangement agreement under which Vireo will acquire all outstanding common shares of FLUENT in an all-stock transaction. The deal involves conversion of FLUENT's proportionate voting shares and non-voting exchangeable shares into Vireo shares. Both companies are multi-state cannabis operators listed on the CSE and OTC markets.

Standard Chartered reported a surge in profit driven by strong Gulf bond issuance activity. The bank also booked a $190 million charge related to the Iran war. No further financial details or guidance figures are provided in the headline.

Smart Share Global Limited (Energy Monster) has completed its going-private merger with Mobile Charging Merger Limited, a subsidiary of Mobile Charging Group Holdings Limited. The merger was executed under an agreement dated August 1, 2025. As a result, Energy Monster is now a wholly-owned subsidiary of MidCo and will be delisted from Nasdaq.

BNP Paribas has reached an agreement with Holmarcom Finance Company (HFC) for the divestment of its Moroccan subsidiary BMCI (Banque Marocaine pour le Commerce et l'Industrie). The deal marks BNP Paribas's exit from the Moroccan retail banking market. No financial terms were disclosed in the announcement.

BNP Paribas has reached an agreement with Holmarcom Finance Company (HFC) for the sale of BMCI (Banque Marocaine pour le Commerce et l'Industrie), its Moroccan banking subsidiary. The deal marks BNP Paribas's exit from the Moroccan retail banking market. No financial terms were disclosed in the announcement.

Hengli Petrochemical, a major Chinese refiner, has publicly denied conducting trade with Iran following the imposition of US sanctions. The denial comes in direct response to pressure from US authorities targeting companies alleged to be involved in Iranian oil trade. No further details on the scope or specifics of the sanctions have been confirmed in this report.