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Federal judge halts expanded US merger disclosure requirements. A Texas court has blocked a rule that would have significantly broadened the information companies must provide in US merger filings, marking a setback for federal antitrust regulators and creating fresh uncertainty around the future direction of disclosure reform.
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KKR acquires Arctos Partners for $1.4bn, reshaping private equity. The acquisition offers immediate access to a diversified sports portfolio and highlights a shift in private equity towards more sophisticated structures and governance amid increasing regulatory scrutiny.
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President Trump and the EPA repeal Greenhouse Gas Endangerment Finding. The 2009 finding enabled regulation of emissions from carbon-heavy industries. Its repeal may save $1.3 trillion but removes regulatory authority, sparking criticism from environmental groups.
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Drata expands with new San Francisco headquarters opening. The trust management platform reports 190% enterprise growth and outlines new AI-driven product initiatives as it deepens its presence in the US technology market.
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SolarWinds has launched a revamped global partner programme for 2026. The initiative, announced at the company’s February Partner Summit, introduces enhanced benefits, enablement, and marketing investments aimed at accelerating partner-led growth.
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Owl Labs has launched its Meeting Owl 5 Pro enterprise device. The new 360-degree video, audio, and collaboration system targets large organisations seeking flexible, secure hybrid meeting room deployments.
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January’s US M&A opened 2026 with cash, speed, and scale. From streaming to medtech and power, buyers chased certainty and category leverage. Five headline deals, led by Netflix’s $82.7bn Warner Bros. push, signalled a market willing to pay up for assets that shorten timelines, widen moats, or lock in demand.
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UK manufacturers reduce US exports due to tariff uncertainties. A survey reveals that 20% of factories have already reduced exports, with 16% planning to follow. Despite this, the US remains a key market, though manufacturers are shifting towards local sourcing.
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US and India strike trade deal easing tariffs and reshaping energy flows. Washington will cut tariffs on Indian goods to 18% as New Delhi commits to ending purchases of Russian oil, a move already reverberating across equity markets, energy supply chains, and bilateral trade expectations.
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The United States has officially exited the Paris Agreement. This makes the U.S. the only country to have left the pact, marking its second withdrawal. The Paris Agreement aims to limit global temperature increases to below 2°C.