5 Key Business Updates: January 16, 2026 - Mergers, Acquisitions, and AI Funding
CNBC TelevisionJanuary 22, 20261 min1,240 views
6 connections·10 entities in this video→Energy Sector Developments
- 💡 Reports suggest Devon Energy and Cotera Energy are exploring a merger to form a major independent US shale producer.
- 📈 Cotera shares saw a significant rise of up to 12% yesterday, closing 1.5% higher, while Devon shares declined by approximately 4%.
- 🌏 Japan's Mitsubishi is set to acquire shale gas assets in Texas and Louisiana for $5.2 billion in equity purchases.
Corporate Earnings and Tech Funding
- 🚚 JB Hunt reported fourth-quarter profits exceeding forecasts, though revenue slightly missed estimates due to lower truckload and intermodal sales.
- 💰 AI coding startup Replit is reportedly nearing a new funding round that could value the company at around $9 billion.
- 💻 Replit is recognized for its 'vibe coding' platform, used by both professionals and amateurs for software creation.
Entertainment Industry News
- 🎬 Kathleen Kennedy is stepping down as president of Lucasfilm after over a decade leading the Star Wars universe.
- ✨ Her tenure included overseeing a successful period for the franchise, marked by a blockbuster film trilogy and various streaming spin-offs.
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