5 Takeover Targets for the AI Revolution

Tom Yeung here with your Sunday Digest . In the 2010s, getting acquired was the ultimate startup status symbol.

InvestorPlace • 10 hours ago

Deliverect and SoundHound AI Partner to Turn Voice Into a Fully Automated Ordering Channel for Restaurants

The integration creates a seamless, automated path from a customer's first voice interaction to kitchen fulfillment, across drive-thru, phone, kiosk, and in-car channels, in more than 100 languages. NEW YORK, July 23, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Deliverect, the global restaurant technology platform serving more than 80,000 locations worldwide, today announced a partnership with SoundHound AI (Nasdaq: SOUN), a global leader in voice and agentic AI, to fully automate restaurant voice ordering from the moment a customer speaks to the moment the kitchen receives the order.

PRNewsWire • Jul 23, 2026

LivePerson Sends Letter to Stockholders Highlighting Benefits of Pending Transaction with SoundHound AI

Provides Opportunity to Participate in Upside of a Combined Company with a Strong Balance Sheet, Greater Scale and Broader Strategic Capabilities Stockholders Encouraged to Vote "FOR" the Transaction Today  Visit VoteLivePerson.com for Information on How to Vote NEW YORK, July 23, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- LivePerson (NASDAQ: LPSN) ("LivePerson" or "the Company"), a leading provider of predictable conversational AI, today announced that it has mailed a letter to stockholders encouraging them to vote "FOR" the Company's previously announced transaction with SoundHound AI, Inc. (NASDAQ: SOUN). A Special Meeting of Stockholders related to the pending transaction will be held on August 20, 2026, and stockholders of record as of close of business on July 6, 2026 are entitled to vote.

PRNewsWire • Jul 23, 2026

SoundHound AI To Report 2026 Second Quarter Financial Results, Host Conference Call and Webcast on August 5

GlobeNewsWire • Jul 22, 2026

Can SoundHound Disrupt Restaurant Automation in 2026 and Beyond?

SOUN's OASYS platform, restaurant traction and planned LivePerson deal could strengthen its role in AI-powered restaurant automation in 2026.

Zacks Investment Research • Jul 22, 2026

Here's Why SoundHound AI, Inc. (SOUN) Fell More Than Broader Market

In the latest trading session, SoundHound AI, Inc. (SOUN) closed at $6.46, marking a -1.45% move from the previous day.

Zacks Investment Research • Jul 22, 2026

SoundHound AI Could Be a Great Long-Term Buy. Here's the Bull Case.

SoundHound AI (SOUN +0.56%) aims to control the conversational layer that connects users, AI models, and real-world services. Its growing presence in vehicles and restaurants creates an intriguing opportunity, but profitability remains the crucial test that could determine whether this emerging platform becomes an enduring AI business.

The Motley Fool • Jul 21, 2026

Is Trending Stock SoundHound AI, Inc. (SOUN) a Buy Now?

SoundHound AI (SOUN) has been one of the stocks most watched by Zacks.com users lately. So, it is worth exploring what lies ahead for the stock.

Zacks Investment Research • Jul 21, 2026

Is It Worth Investing in SoundHound AI (SOUN) Based on Wall Street's Bullish Views?

When deciding whether to buy, sell, or hold a stock, investors often rely on analyst recommendations. Media reports about rating changes by these brokerage-firm-employed (or sell-side) analysts often influence a stock's price, but are they really important?

Zacks Investment Research • Jul 21, 2026

Can Investing in SoundHound AI Stock Double Your Money?

SoundHound's business has grown via acquisitions, and they could help position it for more growth ahead. The AI voice generators market is expected to grow at nearly 30% annually.

The Motley Fool • Jul 20, 2026