Roomba Maker IRobot Stock Shoots Higher Friday - What's Going On With Amazon Deal?
Portfolio Pulse from Anusuya Lahiri
The Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) has cleared Amazon's $1.7 billion acquisition of iRobot, the maker of Roomba vacuum cleaners. The deal is not expected to hamper competition in the UK, as iRobot's market position is modest and faces significant rivals.
June 16, 2023 | 12:12 pm
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Amazon's acquisition of iRobot has been cleared by the CMA, allowing the company to expand its smart home offerings.
The CMA's clearance of Amazon's acquisition of iRobot allows the company to expand its smart home offerings without regulatory hurdles. This could potentially boost Amazon's position in the smart home market and have a positive impact on its stock price in the short term.
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iRobot's stock price rallied after the CMA cleared Amazon's acquisition of the company, indicating investor confidence in the deal.
The CMA's clearance of Amazon's acquisition of iRobot has led to a rally in iRobot's stock price, indicating investor confidence in the deal. This positive sentiment is likely to have a short-term positive impact on iRobot's stock price.
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