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Boomtime is back as corporate dealmaking hits $70bn in a day
Welcome to Due Diligence, the FT’s daily deals briefing
Convenience store operator makes new offer to gain foothold in third continent
US stocks hit new record thanks to return of animal spirits and ebbing of recession fears
Arnault tipped off Trump that his luxury goods group planned a big US acquisition
Rebrand aims to help group shed bargain image, although sports stores to keep old name
The opportunity is not about helping clients trade, but helping them invest more broadly
Prospering Chinese and Indian citizens could constitute a lucrative market
Deal will reunite online ticketing reseller with co-founder Eric Baker
Smaller players may struggle as giants bolt on more services for clients
A vicious price war over trading fees leads to takeover of rival TD Ameritrade
French luxury group’s record suggests this deal will be as successful as previous ones
Japanese trading house sees off rivals for Dutch utility with all-cash deal
Largest ever luxury deal gives French group a bigger presence in jewellery
Acquisition target pushes own review to determine if combining businesses ‘has any merit’
Swiss company looks to restock pipeline with acquisition of The Medicines Company
Owner of Mirror and Express decides against bidding for 200 regional titles
Deal would create financial powerhouse with about $5tn in client assets
Serie A club owners confirm holding preliminary discussions with group of investors
PC and printer maker given days to agree to pursue a ‘friendly combination’
Interim CEO must move quickly and redouble efforts for a majority sale
Online brokerage industry forced to consolidate as a result of price war
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