The article provides a live tracker of NFL coaching and GM firings following the 2025 season, including details on specific teams like the Cardinals, Falcons, Browns, Raiders, Dolphins, Giants, and Titans, and lists the ongoing interview processes for various coaching vacancies.
Home Depot is acquiring GMS, a building-products distributor, for about $4.3 billion to expand its offerings to contractors and home professionals, completing the deal by early 2026 after a bidding war with QXO. This move aligns with Home Depot's strategy to focus on professional customers amid slowing DIY sales.
Home Depot is acquiring GMS for approximately $4.3 billion to expand its building supply business, focusing on serving professional builders and creating a large network of distribution and delivery options, as part of its strategic move into building materials following its earlier acquisition of SRS Distribution.
Home Depot's potential takeover offer for GMS has caused GMS stock to jump nearly 24%, with reports of a bidding war following QXO's earlier $5 billion proposal, prompting analyst optimism and market reactions.
QXO, a building supplies company led by Brad Jacobs, is attempting to acquire GMS in a potential bidding war with Home Depot, which has also shown interest. QXO recently bought Beacon Roofing Supply and has made a $5 billion offer for GMS, while Home Depot is also interested. Analysts suggest QXO may be cautious in its bidding strategy, and the outcome remains uncertain, but QXO's stock has risen significantly this year.
The article highlights the most active stocks today, including Tesla, GMS, CarMax, Accenture, Circle Internet, and Smith & Wesson, indicating significant market movements among these companies.
Home Depot is interested in acquiring GMS, a construction products distributor, following a recent bid by QXO for GMS at $95.20 per share, valued at approximately $5 billion, though Home Depot's offer details remain unclear.
A prediction contest for the 2023 NHL season has been launched, challenging participants to predict various outcomes such as playoff teams, coaches and GMs who will stay in their positions, top rookies, and more. The contest has grown in popularity over the years, but no one has achieved a particularly high score. The winner will receive a signed copy of a book and bragging rights. Participants must submit their answers by October 10th.
After Kyle Dubas' exit as general manager of the Toronto Maple Leafs, rival NHL GMs weighed in on their dealings with him over the past few years. They praised his intelligence, thorough approach, and integrity. While Dubas had a modern approach and put together contending teams, his playoff record included only one series win. The manner in which his exit played out was somewhat bizarre, with a change of heart from team president Brendan Shanahan. It remains to be seen if Dubas will land another GM job elsewhere.