The Financial Times reported that Novartis (NVS) has made a takeover approach for rare disease-focused biotech Avidity Biosciences (RNA). Novartis has been evaluating a bid

Bloomberg reported that Palliser Capital is urging Tripadvisor (TRIP) to explore a potential sale. London-based Palliser is concerned that the legacy Tripadvisor.com business is weighing

BT Brands (BTBD) announced that it has been working with its investment banker to assist the company in evaluating and pursuing a range of strategic

Bloomberg reported that Joby Aviation (JOBY) is exploring an acquisition of helicopter ride-share operator Blade Air Mobility (BLDE). Joby has been evaluating a deal for

The Wall Street Journal reported that Palo Alto Networks (PANW) is in talks to acquire the Israeli cybersecurity provider CyberArk Software (CYBR) in what would

HoldCo Asset Management, which owns 1.8% of Comerica (CMA), urged the company to begin a sales process immediately. HoldCo also pushed for a Board overhaul

Reuters reported that PagerDuty (PD) is exploring options, including a potential sale of the software maker, after receiving inbound acquisition interest. The company is working

Bloomberg reported that CSX (CSX) Chief Executive Officer Joe Hinrichs said he’s open to merger talks with other companies amid reports that Union Pacific (UNP)

Bloomberg reported that Synovus Financial (SNV), a regional bank in the southeastern U.S., is weighing options including a potential merger after drawing interest. The Columbus,

Farmer Bros (FARM) announced it has initiated a process to evaluate strategic alternatives aimed at maximizing shareholder value. Farmer Bros’ board formed a strategy committee,

The Wall Street Journal reported that railroad operator Union Pacific (UNP) is holding talks to acquire its smaller rival Norfolk Southern (NSC). The talks are

Reuters reported that prominent healthcare entrepreneur Ron Zwanziger approached medical device maker OraSure Technologies (OSUR) with a takeover offer. In June, Zwanziger submitted an unsolicited