Summary:In this episode of the Special Situations Report, hosts Asif and Tamanna Suria discuss the latest developments in the event-driven investing world, focusing on M&A activity, stock buybacks, insider trading, spinoffs, and significant management changes. The episode begins with a discussion of arguably the most important piece of financial news this week - the Trump tariffs. Asif and Tamanna dive into how the tariffs may impact all sorts of companies and special situations activity, with a special focus on the M&A landscape. The episode continues with an analysis of recently announced M&A deals, including the acquisition of Mr. Cooper by Rocket Companies. Asif and Tamanna also explore the completed Angi spinoff from IAC, a buyback at the banking software company nCino, and notable insider and activist activity. The episode concludes with a look at two key C-Suite transitions, including Macy's CFO departing from his position.Keywords:M&A, tariffs, merger arbitrage, insider buying, insider sales, buybacks, C-suite transitions, spinoffs, activists, failed mergers, management transitions, special situations, event-driven investing, markets, stocks