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What is a SPAC, and why do companies use them?
Mar 25, 2024
SPAC stands for special purpose acquisition company. It's how the parent company of Donald Trump's Truth Social platform is planning to go public.
Acquire or be acquired may be the new reality for small and midsize banks
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Justin Ho
Mar 14, 2024
Many are struggling with high deposit rates and shaky commercial real estate portfolios. Some seek to bulk up as a solution.
Diamondback and Endeavor merger continues the trend of bigger, fewer oil companies
Feb 12, 2024
Publicly held Diamondback Energy is buying privately held oil driller Endeavor Energy Resources, creating a company worth $50 billion.
Corporate borrowing is up this month, despite rising interest rates
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Justin Ho
May 19, 2023
Recent mergers and the ongoing debt limit negotiations in Congress could be prompting companies to borrow more.
Rural towns fear Kroger-Albertsons merger will close stores and raise prices
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Matt Bloom
May 2, 2023
The companies’ plans have drawn skepticism from trade unions, consumer advocate groups and Colorado's attorney general.
A UK regulator has blocked the Microsoft-Activision merger. But don't blame it on Brexit.
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Lily Jamali
Apr 26, 2023
Some experts say the decision is rooted in the U.K.'s efforts to develop its own tech industry.
FTC sues to block Microsoft-Activision Blizzard $69 billion merger
Dec 8, 2022
The Federal Trade Commission said Microsoft's planned takeover could suppress competitors.
For public good, not for profit.
How would a Kroger-Albertsons merger change grocery prices?
Oct 14, 2022
Kroger would become a bigger competitor against giants like Walmart, giving it more bargaining power over suppliers.
CBS and Viacom to reunite as media giants bulk
Aug 13, 2019
The reunion will help these companies navigate a competitive streaming landscape, according to analysts.
Raytheon and United Technologies plan to merge
Jun 10, 2019
The new company would become the nation's No. 2 defense contractor.