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Sunday, June 21, 2026

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3:55 PMBloomberg Markets

CRH Near Biggest-Ever Deal for Arcosa, Financial Times Says

Summary

CRH is nearing an agreement to acquire Arcosa in what would be its largest deal to date. A transaction could be announced as soon as next week, according to people familiar with the talks.

Why it matters

A CRH-Arcosa deal would accelerate consolidation in construction materials and signal where the next wave of US infrastructure-driven M&A is headed.

11:00 AMBloomberg Markets

A $2.8 Trillion Asset Management Star Is a Deal Away From Losing Its Crown

Summary

Amundi rose to become Europe’s largest asset manager largely through acquisitions. After several years without a major deal, competitors have narrowed the gap and could overtake it.

Why it matters

Leadership in asset management increasingly hinges on M&A-driven scale, and falling behind can quickly translate into weaker economics and less influence in a fee-compressed market.

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