Brookfield Corporation has received board approval to recombine with its insurance arm, Brookfield Wealth Solutions, in a corporate simplification move aimed at reducing valuation discounts. The merger, subject to shareholder vote in July, will create a larger integrated investment and insurance business with greater access to Brookfield's balance sheet. Insurance operations, which have grown from $30 billion to nearly $200 billion in value over five years, are expected to contribute over a third of earnings growth through 2030.

Brookfield Corporation has outperformed its 2022 spin-off Brookfield Asset Management, with stock gains of 82% versus 53% respectively. Brookfield Corporation, a capital-intensive conglomerate investing in real estate, infrastructure, and renewable energy, is positioned for growth with distributable earnings expected to grow 19-23% in 2026. Brookfield Asset Management, an asset-light fee-based manager, offers higher dividend yields (4.1%) but slower growth. Brookfield Corporation is recommended as the smarter buy due to cheaper valuation relative to growth potential and faster business expansion.

Brookfield Corporation and Brookfield Wealth Solutions have received board approval for a corporate simplification transaction that will merge the two companies under a single publicly traded entity, Brookfield Corporation Ltd., to be listed on NYSE and TSX under symbol 'BN'. The transaction involves a one-for-one share exchange and is expected to close by year-end pending shareholder and regulatory approvals. Shareholders will vote on the merger at their respective annual general meetings on July 16, 2026.

Brookfield Corporation reported Q1 2026 earnings growth of 7%, with reacceleration driven by strong performance in its alternative investment management business. The company is streamlining its corporate structure through planned mergers and continues executing its AI infrastructure investment strategy, including a $500 million partnership with OpenAI. Trading at $47 per share versus an estimated value of $68, analysts view the stock as undervalued with potential for 25% compound annual earnings growth over the next five years.

Brookfield Wealth Solutions has completed its £2.4 billion ($3.2 billion) acquisition of Just Group Plc, a leading U.K. retirement services provider with over 700,000 customers and £30 billion in managed pension savings. The acquisition significantly expands BWS's international operations and positions it to capitalize on the high-growth U.K. pension risk transfer market, where £40-50 billion in annual pension liability transfers are projected. The deal increases BWS's global insurance assets under management to approximately $180 billion.

Brookfield Wealth Solutions Ltd. (NYSE, TSX: BNT) filed its 2025 annual report with audited financial statements for the year ended December 31, 2025, with the SEC and Canadian securities regulators. The company announced year-end 2025 financial results and declared a quarterly distribution increase.

Matt DiLallo identifies Brookfield Corporation as his top single-stock investment choice, citing its positioning at the intersection of major investment megatrends including AI infrastructure, decarbonization, alternative assets, and commercial real estate recovery. The company expects to grow distributable earnings at 20% annually over five years, with capital allocation adding another 5%, targeting $140 per share by 2030.

Brookfield Wealth Solutions has signed its first Japan-based reinsurance agreement with Dai-ichi Frontier Life, allowing the Japanese insurer to reinsure liabilities to Brookfield's U.S. subsidiary, American National Insurance Company.

Just Group shareholders approved Brookfield Wealth Solutions' acquisition, which is expected to close in the first half of 2026 and will grow BWS's assets to approximately $180 billion.

Brookfield Wealth Solutions (BNT) announced the approval of all items of business at its annual general and special meeting of shareholders, including the election of directors.