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Shell agrees to acquire Canada-based ARC Resources for $13.6 billion in equity value, marking its largest deal in a decade and signaling a renewed focus on high-yield hydrocarbons. The transaction includes a mix of cash and shares, with a higher total enterprise value when debt is included. Meanwhile, China blocks Meta’s $2 billion acquisition of AI startup Manus on national security grounds, reflecting tighter regulatory scrutiny and concerns over firms attempting to bypass investment and export control rules.
Monday, 27 April, 2026