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SM Energy and Civitas Resources Announce Strategic Merger to Enhance Market Position

SM Energy Company has entered into a merger agreement to acquire Civitas Resources, Inc. in a strategic transaction aimed at creating a stronger combined entity in the energy sector. Shareholders will need to approve the deal, which will see Civitas shareholders receive shares of SM Energy stock.

In a significant move within the energy sector, SM Energy Company (NYSE: SM) and Civitas Resources, Inc. (NYSE: CIVI) have announced a merger agreement that will reshape their operational landscape. The agreement, executed on November 2, 2025, outlines a plan for SM Energy to acquire Civitas through a two-step merger process. Specifically, a wholly owned subsidiary of SM Energy, referred to as 'Merger Sub,' will first merge with Civitas, with Civitas becoming a wholly owned...
USFM ā€¢ Dec 5, 3:22 PM
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Consumer spending points to strong third-quarter GDP. U.S. economy still has momentum.

Consumer spending rose again in September and likely foreshadows a robust pace of economic growth in the third quarter when the long-delayed report is released a few days before Christmas.

Consumer spending rose again in September and likely foreshadows a robust pace of economic growth in the third quarter when the long-delayed report is released a few days before Christmas.
MarketWatch - Top Stories ā€¢ Dec 5, 3:16 PM
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Consumer spending points to strong GDP, but is momentum in the U.S. economy fading?

Consumer spending rose again in September and likely foreshadows a robust pace of economic growth in the third quarter when the long-delayed report is released a few days before Christmas.

Consumer spending rose again in September and likely foreshadows a robust pace of economic growth in the third quarter when the long-delayed report is released a few days before Christmas.
MarketWatch - Top Stories ā€¢ Dec 5, 3:16 PM
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Republicans Lied to Voters, Leader Jeffries Says

House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries, a Democrat from New York, says Republicans lied to the voters about trying to drive down "the high cost of living.

House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries, a Democrat from New York, says Republicans lied to the voters about trying to drive down "the high cost of living." Jeffries also says millions of Americans will see their healthcare costs go up because the GOP is not going to extend the Obamacare tax credits. He speaks to Bloomberg's Joe Mathieu. (Source: Bloomberg)
Bloomberg Politics ā€¢ Dec 5, 3:09 PM
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Switzerland Signals More US Concessions to Get Lower Tariffs

Switzerland is willing to offer more concessions on imports from the US if it can get even lower tariffs in return from Donald Trumpā€™s administration, as it works to finalize an agreement reached last month.

Switzerland is willing to offer more concessions on imports from the US if it can get even lower tariffs in return from Donald Trumpā€™s administration, as it works to finalize an agreement reached last month.
Bloomberg Markets ā€¢ Dec 5, 3:07 PM
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Ex-Goldman Banker Roger Ng Loses Bid to Overturn 1MDB Conviction

Former Goldman Sachs Group Inc banker Roger Ng lost a long shot bid to overturn his federal conviction for helping loot billions of dollars from Malaysian fund 1MDB, one of the largest financial crimes in history.

Former Goldman Sachs Group Inc banker Roger Ng lost a long shot bid to overturn his federal conviction for helping loot billions of dollars from Malaysian fund 1MDB, one of the largest financial crimes in history.
Bloomberg Markets ā€¢ Dec 5, 2:52 PM
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ECBā€™s Villeroy Sees Downside Inflation Risks Bigger Than Upside

The European Central Bank faces greater risks of inflation easing than accelerating, and would act if thereā€™s persistent undershoot of its 2% target, according to Governing Council member Francois Villeroy de Galhau.

The European Central Bank faces greater risks of inflation easing than accelerating, and would act if thereā€™s persistent undershoot of its 2% target, according to Governing Council member Francois Villeroy de Galhau.
Bloomberg Markets ā€¢ Dec 5, 2:31 PM
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ECBā€™s Villeroy: Downside Inflation Risks at Least Equal Upside

Risks of euro-area inflation easing are at least as significant as those of an acceleration, and the European Central Bank would act if thereā€™s a persistent undershoot of its 2% target, according to Governing Council member Francois Villeroy de Galhau.

Risks of euro-area inflation easing are at least as significant as those of an acceleration, and the European Central Bank would act if thereā€™s a persistent undershoot of its 2% target, according to Governing Council member Francois Villeroy de Galhau.
Bloomberg Markets ā€¢ Dec 5, 2:31 PM
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SM Energy to Acquire Civitas Resources in Strategic Merger Agreement

SM Energy Company has entered into a merger agreement to acquire Civitas Resources, Inc. in a transaction valued at significant exchange ratios. This merger aims to enhance operational efficiencies and increase shareholder value as both companies prepare for special stockholder meetings to secure necessary approvals.

In a significant corporate move, SM Energy Company (NYSE: SM) has announced an agreement to acquire Civitas Resources, Inc. (NYSE: CIVI) through a planned merger. The merger, which was formalized on November 2, 2025, involves a two-step process where a wholly owned subsidiary of SM Energy, referred to as 'Merger Sub,' will first merge with Civitas, with Civitas subsequently merging back into SM Energy. The transaction is structured to convert each outstanding share of Civitas...
USFM ā€¢ Dec 5, 2:21 PM
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US Vows Over $1 Billion for Congo Critical Minerals Supply Chain

The US is in talks to provide more than $1 billion for two critical minerals and railway projects in central Africa as it seeks to secure supplies deemed crucial for national security.

The US is in talks to provide more than $1 billion for two critical minerals and railway projects in central Africa as it seeks to secure supplies deemed crucial for national security.
Bloomberg Politics ā€¢ Dec 5, 2:16 PM