acquisitions

Walmart’s Vizio Acquisition Could Bring Revenue, Subscribers if It Tracks Data
Walmart’s Vizio Acquisition Could Bring Revenue, Subscribers if It Tracks Data
February 21, 2024  |  Subscriptions

This week Walmart announced it is buying TV manufacturer Vizio for $2.3 billion. Walmart (and its affiliate, Sam’s Club) have been selling the Vizio brand...

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Report: FairMoney Looking to Acquire Umba, Expand in Kenya
Report: FairMoney Looking to Acquire Umba, Expand in Kenya
February 20, 2024  |  Digital Banking

FairMoney, a digital bank based in Lagos and headquartered in Paris, is reportedly in talks to acquire Umba, a digital bank operating in Nigeria and...

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Capital One/Discover Combo Could Create Financial Ecosystem for Paycheck-to-Paycheck Consumers
Capital One/Discover Combo Could Create Financial Ecosystem for Paycheck-to-Paycheck Consumers
February 20, 2024  |  Acquisitions

In any industry, a $35 billion deal is, of course … a big deal. But in financial services, the news that Capital One has set...

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Walmart to Enhance Media Business With $2.3 Billion Vizio Acquisition
Walmart to Enhance Media Business With $2.3 Billion Vizio Acquisition
February 20, 2024  |  Acquisitions

Walmart and smart television maker Vizio entered into an agreement for Walmart to acquire Vizio for $2.3 billion. The acquisition would enable Walmart to enhance...

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Capital One to Become Global Payments Network With $35.3B Discover Financial Acquisition
Capital One to Become Global Payments Network With $35.3B Discover Financial Acquisition
February 19, 2024  |  Acquisitions

Capital One is acquiring Discover Financial in a deal that brings together two of the largest credit card companies in the United States. Bloomberg reported...

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DraftKings Looks to Hit Jackpot With Lottery Acquisition, Digital Innovation
DraftKings Looks to Hit Jackpot With Lottery Acquisition, Digital Innovation
February 16, 2024  |  Earnings

For many sports betting companies, the Super Bowl is, well, their Super Bowl. But daily fantasy sports contest and sports betting company DraftKings is more...

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Walmart Sets Sights on Retail Media as Content and Commerce Blur
Walmart Sets Sights on Retail Media as Content and Commerce Blur
February 16, 2024  |  Retail

This week in the ongoing race for customers’ loyalty and engagement between retail powerhouses Walmart and Amazon, the former may be looking to join in...

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Viva Wallet CEO Accuses JPMorgan of Stunting Company Growth
Viva Wallet CEO Accuses JPMorgan of Stunting Company Growth
February 15, 2024  |  Legal

Viva Wallet’s founder is accusing J.P. Morgan — his company’s co-owner — of impeding the Greek FinTech’s growth. Haris Karonis, also the CEO of the...

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Nukkleus to Acquire Mercury Global to Enhance Cross-Border Payments Offerings
Nukkleus to Acquire Mercury Global to Enhance Cross-Border Payments Offerings
February 14, 2024  |  Acquisitions

FinTech company Nukkleus has signed a term sheet for the acquisition of cross-border payments firm Mercury Global. This move marks Nukkleus’ expansion in the world of cross-border payments,...

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