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Proofpoint Agrees to Buy Varonis Systems for $6.3 Billion in Cash at $49.75 a Share
Thoma Bravo-owned Proofpoint has agreed to acquire Varonis Systems for about $6.3 billion in cash at $49.75 per share, a deal reported as expected to close in the first half of 2027.
KFC U.S. Ends PepsiCo Beverage Tie Dating to 1986, Switching to Coca-Cola in 2027
KFC U.S. said on Oct. 15, 2026 it will move its U.S. beverage partnership from PepsiCo to Coca-Cola, starting January 2027, per the companies' release and CNBC.
Stock Market Today: Health Care Leads While S&P 500 Advances
Health Care led the session while the S&P 500 advances. See the validated market scorecard, sector performance, and what traders are watching next.
CCC Intelligent Solutions to Go Private in $6.1 Billion Deal With GTCR and Elliott at $7.75 a Share
CCC Intelligent Solutions has agreed to a $6.1 billion all-cash take-private at $7.75 a share by a GTCR-led consortium including Elliott, with closing targeted for the first quarter of 2027 subject to stockholder and regulatory approvals.
UniCredit's Bid to Clear Commerzbank's 30% Line Now Waits on the ECB
UniCredit's push past Commerzbank's 30% threshold — via a March 2026 exchange offer and a July tender that could unlock access to close to 50% of voting rights — now awaits a pending ECB decision.
Bitcoin Halving Cycles and Historical Price Patterns
Bitcoin halving cycle explained: key dates, past price patterns, and whether the 4-year cycle holds up heading into 2026.
BNY Reports Third-Quarter 2026 Earnings Per Common Share of $2.34
BNY's earnings press release dated October 15, 2026 reports third-quarter 2026 earnings per common share of $2.34. Supporting financial detail was not available in the document text reviewed for this report.
The Next 10 Years Will Make Some Investors VERY Rich
2026 investment outlook: AI's infrastructure boom shifts wealth to power, copper and nuclear stocks over the next 10 years. See the thesis.
FMC Slashes Preliminary Q3 2026 Outlook as Channel Inventory Overhang Forces Guidance Reset
FMC's preliminary Q3 2026 figures show a steep revenue and adjusted EBITDA shortfall versus its July guidance, driven by price cuts on channel inventory and a U.S. commercial model overhaul, with shares sharply lower and lender talks underway.
Wholesale Inflation Jumps 1.3% in September as Iran War Pushes Energy Costs Higher
September producer prices rose 1.3% monthly and 6.3% annually, the biggest gains since 2022, as energy costs tied to the Iran war and broadening core inflation topped forecasts and lifted Fed rate-hike odds, per CNBC and CNN.
How to Paper Trade Before Going Live
Learn how to paper trade with simulated money, track results, and know the signs you're ready for real-money trading.
203 Stocks Missed the Rally
As the market’s biggest leaders come under pressure, Ross looks for companies with their own catalysts to attract buyers.
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