According to @CNBC, premarket stock movers highlighted on Oct 20, 2025 include Cleveland-Cliffs (CLF), Liberty Energy (LBRT), and Hologic (HOLX), with @CNBC identifying them among the biggest U.S. premarket moves. @CNBC lists these tickers in its premarket roundup of active names before the cash open, per @CNBC. While @CNBC focuses on equities, crypto traders can watch whether the equity risk tone reflected by @CNBC’s premarket movers aligns with intraday momentum in BTC and ETH, as @CNBC provides no direct crypto-specific commentary in this post.

According to @business, Blackstone (BX) and TPG (TPG) are in advanced negotiations to acquire medical device maker Hologic (HOLX), with the information attributed to unnamed sources. Source: Bloomberg @business post referencing a Bloomberg report dated Oct 17, 2025. The Bloomberg post does not disclose valuation, financing, or timing details beyond noting that talks are advanced and a deal is being discussed. Source: Bloomberg @business. The report does not mention cryptocurrency markets, indicating no stated direct impact on BTC or ETH from this headline. Source: Bloomberg @business. If a definitive agreement is reached, companies are required to disclose material agreements in a Form 8-K within four business days. Source: U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission, Form 8-K guidance.