Reported Earlier, Santander Clears Fed Approval For Webster Acquisition, Targets 18% RoTE And 7-8% EPS Accretion By 2028

Jim Cramer: This Tech Stock Is 'Very Good,' Avery Dennison Is A ‘Winner’

Cramer called Sarepta controversial, praised Avery Dennison and Ciena, favored ING and Santander, and declined to endorse FirstCash.

Shares of U.S.-traded companies with Brazil exposure are trading higher after the first round of Presidential election balloting showed right-wing candidate Flavio Bolsonaro with a lead over Lula, the current left-wing President. The results may indicate a possible pro-business final election outcome ahead of the October 25 run-off vote, wherein the winning candidate must achieve a majority above 50%.

Shares of U.S.-listed European banks are trading lower as surging global government bond yields and rising energy costs raise inflation concerns.

Live Oak Acquisition Corp. VI Completes $230,000,000 Initial Public Offering

Live Oak Acquisition Corp. VI, a blank check company, successfully closed its initial public offering of 23 million units at $10.00 per unit, raising $230 million in gross proceeds. The units began trading on Nasdaq under ticker 'LOVIU' on September 23, 2026. Each unit includes one Class A ordinary share and half a redeemable warrant exercisable at $11.50 per share. The company, led by Richard Hendrix and Adam Fishman, will seek to acquire or merge with an operating business.

Santander Closes Webster Financial Acquisition, Expanding Northeast Presence With $185B In Loans And $172B In Deposits

Sun Communities To Replace Webster Financial In The S&P MidCap 400 Effective Prior To The Opening Of Trading On Thursday, August 20

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