Why IHS Holding Stock Won the Market on Wednesday

IHS Holding Limited shareholders approved the planned merger with a subsidiary of MTN Group, clearing a key condition for MTN’s acquisition. At an Aug. 4, 2026 EGM, holders of 264.07 million ordinary shares (July 9 record date) formed a quorum and approved the merger agreement and related resolutions, according to an SEC filing.

IHS Holding’s board backed MTN Group’s plan to take the telecom tower operator private, according to an SEC Schedule 13E-3 filing. Shareholders will vote at an EGM in London later this year on a $2.2 billion deal to buy all outstanding IHS shares for $8.50 cash each. If approved, IHS will be delisted from the NYSE. MTN affiliates and Oranje-Nassau Développement have support totaling over 40% of votes.

Albertsons Companies said it is voluntarily recalling four ready-to-eat products containing jalapeños supplied by Taylor Farms, including items sold at Randalls in Texas. The recall followed a supplier recall tied to an ongoing federal investigation and an FDA probe of a Salmonella Javiana outbreak. FDA reported 345 illnesses in 27 states, 36 hospitalizations, no deaths.

U.S. health authorities are investigating a Salmonella outbreak linked to Mexican jalapeño peppers. The CDC and FDA say 345 people are ill across 27 states, with 36 hospitalizations and no deaths. The supplier, Coast Citrus Distributors, recalled peppers sent to restaurants including Chipotle and QDOBA. Chipotle removed jalapeños from some outlets and shares fell over 8% on Aug. 4.

Realty Income (NYSE: O) says it began investing in data centers in late 2023 via a build-to-suit JV with Digital Realty, buying an 80% stake in an up to 48 MW facility. It also formed a hyperscale JV with Cloud Capital, targeting up to $1.4B investment for a 45% stake. Realty Income raised 2024 AFFO guidance to $4.44-$4.45/share and investment outlook to $10B.

Bloomberg reported the US Army plans to buy at least $400 million of AeroVironment counter-drone laser systems, citing a person familiar with the deal. The order would include dozens of LOCUST units that use AI to detect and track small to medium drones and then engage them with a high-energy laser. AeroVironment’s stock rose about 8% on Friday.