Vitol Group is in late stage talks to sell its shale oil venture VTX Energy Partners LLC to a consortium of two private equity buyers - Carnelian Energy Capital and EnCap Investments, a deal that would mark a scaling back for the trader in US upstream oil and gas production.

The aviation industry has seen plenty of deals activity in recent years, but the battle between two US funds for EasyJet Plc stands out because the volatile, low-margin airlines business rarely draws financial suitors.

Dream Finders Homes Inc. boosted its takeover offer for rival homebuilder Beazer Homes USA Inc., which said it’s received interest from other potential suitors.

Genuine Parts Co. has attracted a cash bid for its auto-parts arm from O’Reilly Automotive Inc. as it seeks to refocus on its industrials business, according to people familiar with the matter.

The year was tipped to be a potential blockbuster in deals and the first half delivered, setting a pace that is likely to continue in the closing months of 2026.

Williams Cos. is in advanced talks to acquire rival natural gas pipeline operator Momentum Midstream for about $5.5 billion in what would be one of its largest deals ever, people familiar with the matter said.

Magnolia Oil & Gas Corp. has emerged as the front-runner to acquire closely held WildFire Energy for more than $4 billion in what would rank as its largest-ever acquisition, according to people familiar with the matter.

Bristow Group Inc. agreed to buy closely held Berry Aviation Inc. as it seeks to expand in the government services sector.

The owners of Xnrgy Climate Systems, a closely held provider of cooling technology and thermal management solutions for AI data centers, are considering a sale that could value the company at as much as $10 billion, according to people familiar with the matter.

Jefferies Financial Group Inc. has hired Gideon Volschenk from Standard Chartered Plc to head its metals and mining banking team in Europe, the Middle East and Africa, according to people familiar with the matter.

Buyout shops are finding a rare exit opportunity in the US oil patch.

NextEra Energy Inc. agreed to pay about $67 billion in stock for Dominion Energy Inc. in the biggest power acquisition ever, creating a giant utility extending from Florida to the artificial intelligence data centers clustered in Virginia.

NextEra Energy Inc. is discussing a mostly stock deal for Dominion Energy Inc. that would value the company at about $76 per share, or around $66 billion, making it by far the largest power deal on record, according to people familiar with the matter.

NextEra Energy Inc. is in discussions to acquire utility rival Dominion Energy Inc. in a mostly stock deal aimed at helping address the growing demand for power from data centers, according to a person familiar with the matter.

Dream Finders Homes Inc. submitted a $704 million offer to acquire rival homebuilder Beazer Homes USA Inc., which rejected the bid as too low.

AvalonBay Communities Inc. and Equity Residential are considering a potential combination that could reshape the US apartment market, people familiar with the matter said.

Activist investor Starboard Value has built a significant stake in Flowserve Corp. and is speaking to the industrial company about potential changes, according to people familiar with the matter.

Honeywell International Inc. is in advanced discussions to sell its warehouse and workflow solutions business to American Industrial Partners, according to people familiar with the matter.

Honeywell International Inc. agreed to divest its productivity solutions and services business to industrial manufacturer Brady Corp., the latest move by Honeywell to reshape its portfolio as it pursues a multipart breakup.

Johnson Controls International Plc is weighing options including a potential sale of two businesses in its security division that together could be worth up to $4.5 billion, according to people familiar with the situation.