ServiceNow, Inc.

China's retail sales growth posted its worst gain on record, barring the Covid-19 pandemic period. HBM Healthcare InvestmentsBank of Japan is preparing to start selling off JPY83 trillion worth of ETFs. AI solutions developer ServiceNow is in talks to buy cybersecurity startup Armis for $7 billion. These and other topics are covered in our review of key events for the morning of December 15.

Highlights for the morning: copper outlook, Japan's central bank prepares ETF sell-off and $7 bln deal

Ares Management Corporation

Kellanova, the owner of the Pringles brand, will leave the underlying index this week amid a merger with Mars

The Pringles maker's place in the S&amp;P 500 will be taken by investment giant Ares. Its shares soared

Marvell Technology, Inc.

Chatbot creator Claude Anthropic is preparing for one of the largest IPOs. Marvell buys Celestial AI startup Silver hit an all-time high on expectations of a Fed rate cut and growing supply shortages. Read more - in our review of key events for the morning of December 3.

Highlights for the morning: Anthropic IPO, Marvell's big deal and silver records

PUMA SE

ANTA Sports Products Limited

Li Ning Company Limited

ASICS Corporation

Chinese sportswear maker Anta Sports Products, which owns brands like Fila and Jack Wolfskin, is considering a takeover of Germany’s Puma, Bloomberg <a href="https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2025-11-27/china-s-anta-sports-is-said-to-explore-potential-bid-for-puma?sref=Y0jVLcFo">reports</a>. According to its sources, the Chinese company is working with a consultant to evaluate a potential purchase and may team up with a private equity firm for the deal.

Puma shares soar as China's Anta Sports reportedly exploring takeover bid

Kenvue Inc.

Kimberly-Clark Corporation

New consumer products giant: Kimberly-Clark buys Tylenol maker

Guess?, Inc.

Famous U.S. clothing and accessories brand Guess?, Inc. will go private in a $1.4 billion deal with brand management company Authentic Brands Group. As part of the transaction, Guess shares will cease trading on the stock exchange.

Guess to go private in $1.4 billion deal with Authentic Brands

WK Kellogg Co

Privately held Italian candy maker Ferrero, known for the Ferrero Rocher, Nutella and Kinder brands, is close to buying iconic but troubled&nbsp; breakfast cereal maker Kellogg's for twice its market value, the Financial Times reported, citing sources. The food industry giants are being forced to adapt to changing consumer preferences and the growing demand for healthy food.

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