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China on lockdown Signs of a tentative deal emerge but is this the end? I cover the topic and its impact on equities in this week's podcast.
MARKET OVERVIEW (5-DAY)
US STOCKS WEEKLY HEAT MAP
Big tech made some significant gains this week. In fact, the four days of gains for both the S&P 500 and Nasdaq 100 had the benchmarks posting their best weeks since November 2020. However, oil majors suffered as crude posted its first back-to-back weekly decline since December.
DEALS PAY THE BILLS
M&A and Private Equity
Discovery's shareholders have approved the mega $43bn merger with Warner Media.
Brookfield Asset Management (LON:0KEH) and Elliot Investment Management are working on a potential $15bn deal for Nielsen (NYSE:NLSN), an information services company.
Rogers Communications (TSX:RCIa), a Canadian media company is targeting a $16bn deal for rival Shaw Communications (TSX:SJRb) but may need to divest its wireless assets first to avoid regulatory issues.
Amazon (NASDAQ:AMZN) has finally completed the $8.5bn acquisition of MGM Studios after intense regulatory scrutiny in Europe.
Venture and IPO
Sany Heavy Industries, a Chinese construction machinery maker is planning a $22bn IPO in Switzerland.
Savage X Fenty, Rihanna's lingerie company is working with financial advisors on a $3bn IPO.
BYJU, an Indian edtech startup has raised a fresh $800m round at a $22bn valuation led by BlackRock (NYSE:BLK) among others.
Getir, a Turkish delivery company has raised a new $768m Series E funding round at an $11.8bn valuation led by Mubadala Investment Group.
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