The "innerwear" giant may have received a buyout offer. But Gildan may also be sensing Hanesbrands' headwinds may be ebbing. Last week, Hanesbrands beat analyst expectations for revenue and profits on its second-quarter earnings report. To give one a sense of how low expectations were, Hanesbrands eked out a meager 1.8% revenue gain, but even that was enough to get the stock moving higher by double digits following the report. Will Hanesbrands accept? It should be noted that there hasn't yet been a formal o ...

Group 1 - Autodesk has reportedly backed off from a potential acquisition of PTC, focusing instead on organic investments and smaller acquisitions [2][3] - Following the speculation of the acquisition, Autodesk's stock initially fell, while PTC's stock experienced a significant rise, typical of merger arbitrage activities [2][3] - Despite the acquisition talks being off the table, PTC remains an attractive investment due to its consistent double-digit growth in software subscriptions and the increasing adoption of digital technologies [12][13] Group 2 - PTC is seen as a highly attractive asset in the context of ongoing consolidation in the industrial software sector, with notable acquisitions by companies like Siemens and Synopsys [5][6] - A potential combination of Autodesk and PTC would create a stronger competitor against European leaders in the CAD/PLM/CAE space, enhancing their market position [8][9] - PTC's solutions are integral to modern manufacturing, with expectations of continued growth in annual recurring revenue (ARR) and free cash flow, making it a solid option for diversified growth portfolios [12][13]