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Building Materials/Construction

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QXO, Beacon Secure $11 Billion Deal

It ends a four-month public standoff between the two companies and marks another milestone acquisition in the building materials distribution sector.

Plumbing Products & PVF Distribution

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Ferguson 2Q Sales Accelerate on Volume Growth

Ferguson reported a solid sales increase in its November-January quarter, driven by organic and acquisition growth, offset by commodity price deflation and lower operating margins.

The company reported a major February increase in daily sales growth, following a modest rebound in January and a three-year low in December. See our full breakdown of the monthly figures.

Building Materials/Construction

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QXO Again Extends Tender Offer to Buy Beacon

QXO re-extended its all-cash tender offer, with Brad Jacobs challenging the Beacon board’s resistance. Beacon issued a prompt response.

Manufacturers of metalformed products moderated their February economic outlook, with a dip in optimism and steady forecasts for orders and shipping levels, according to a PMA report.