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Deal Dispatch: Snoopy, TikTok, Trump And The Weeknd Are In The Mix

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Deal Dispatch: Snoopy, TikTok, Trump And The Weeknd Are In The Mix

Major M&A activity dominated the market with Trump Media merging with TAE Technologies in a $6B+ fusion energy deal, TikTok divesting U.S. operations to Oracle-led joint venture valued at $14B, Sony acquiring majority control of Peanuts IP for $457M, and The Weeknd closing a catalog investment deal with Lyric Capital. Global M&A surged 46% YoY to $4.4 trillion in 2025, marking the second-strongest year on record.

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DJT   positive

Stock rose on announcement of major $6B+ merger with TAE Technologies focused on fusion energy, demonstrating significant growth ambitions and market confidence despite existing debt burden.