As 202025 comes to a close, CNBC's Alex Sherman spoke with 16 top executives across media, sports, and entertainment, who made some pretty bold industry predictions for 2026. Joining us right now with some of those calls is Alex Sherman, CNBC's media and sports reporter. I always love when you do this.So, what would you say is the most provocative, outrageous, over-the-top thing that could actually come true. >> Yeah. So, look, these people that I speak to, these are top of the food chain executives.So, it' ...

RT Wu Blockchain (@WuBlockchain)The Block reported that India’s competition watchdog has approved Coinbase Global’s acquisition of a minority stake in DCX Global Limited, the parent company of Indian crypto exchange CoinDCX, though the exact ownership percentage was not disclosed. Coinbase Chief Legal Officer Paul Grewal confirmed the regulatory approval on X but did not provide deal details. https://t.co/Xg1ShQrfgQ ...

The asset management firm co-founded by billionaire investor Tom Steyer has acquired a portfolio of seven industrial properties in the Chicago area https://t.co/MLRXHhDsBP ...

The Block reported that India’s competition watchdog has approved Coinbase Global’s acquisition of a minority stake in DCX Global Limited, the parent company of Indian crypto exchange CoinDCX, though the exact ownership percentage was not disclosed. Coinbase Chief Legal Officer Paul Grewal confirmed the regulatory approval on X but did not provide deal details. https://t.co/Xg1ShQrfgQ ...

Bunzl (OTCPK:BZLF.Y) Trading Update December 17, 2025 02:30 AM ET Company ParticipantsRichard Howes - CFOConference Call ParticipantsAnnelies Vermeulen - AnalystKarl Green - AnalystWill Kirkness - AnalystDavid Brockton - AnalystSimona Sarli - AnalystOperatorHello everyone, and welcome to today's Bunzl's Pre-Close Trading Statement call. My name is Seb, and I'll be the operator for your call today. If you'd like to ask a question during the Q&A session, please press star 1 on your telephone keypad. If you'd ...

WSP Global is doing another takeover, underscoring its status as one of Canada’s most prolific corporate acquirers. Read more in the Canada Daily newsletter https://t.co/msICWojuLa ...

Kenvue is dealing with another challenge to a top-selling product as it attempts to close its $40 billion acquisition by Kimberly-Clark https://t.co/iaRURQYlVU ...

Exclusive: British sports streaming giant DAZN is in advanced talks to acquire a majority stake in Main Street Sports Group, the big regional sports broadcaster in the U.S. https://t.co/9TpXCPYJ2C ...

Acquisition and Contract - Odfjell Drilling has completed the acquisition of the Deepsea Bollsta drilling rig, which includes a drilling contract with Equinor until early 2028, with options for five one-year extensions [1] - The rig will be renamed Deepsea Bergen, with the formal name change set for 2026 [1] Refinancing and Financial Structure - The company has secured long-term funding through a refinancing process, which includes $550 million in term loans and revolving credit facilities, along with a new $650 million bond rated for 5.25 years [2] - The refinancing process has improved pricing, extended maturities to 2031, and retained flexibility through revolving facilities [5] Financial Stability and Earnings Impact - Odfjell Drilling's amortization schedule remains consistent, with an average annual amortization of around $94 million projected over the next five years [3] - The company has no significant debt maturities until 2031, ensuring long-term financial stability [3] - The acquisition was financed entirely through debt and is expected to have an immediate positive impact on earnings [3] Order Backlog and Operational Risk - The acquisition, combined with existing contracts for the Deepsea Nordkapp and Deepsea Aberdeen rigs, boosts the company's secured order backlog by nearly $1 billion since the last reporting period [4] - The company has operated the rig for the past three years and expects minimal operational risk during the integration process [4] Strategic Positioning - Odfjell Drilling has an average of two and a half years of backlog secured across its owned units at attractive day rates, positioning the company well for 2026 [5]

Juventus Owner Rejects Tether's $1.2 Billion Acquisition Offer, Sending Team's Stock Soaring► https://t.co/JkLeBqVHrr https://t.co/JkLeBqVHrr ...