Spanish fragrance maker Puig in talks to merge with Estee Lauder

Puig shares surged 16% on Tuesday — on track for their best trading day on record — after the company and Estée Lauder said they were in talks over a potential merger. The move is a significant, potentially sector-moving M&A development that has driven speculative buying; outcomes remain uncertain pending deal terms and possible antitrust/regulatory review.

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Puig shares surged 16% on Tuesday — on track for their best trading day on record — after the company and Estée Lauder said they were in talks over a potential merger. The move is a significant, potentially sector-moving M&A development that has driven speculative buying; outcomes remain uncertain pending deal terms and possible antitrust/regulatory review.