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Corporate borrowing is up this month, despite rising interest rates
by
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
by
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.
by
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.
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.
For public good, not for profit.
Fiat Chrysler and Renault might be headed toward a merger
by
Andy Uhler
May 27, 2019
A team-up between the two companies could lead to a huge boost in production, but a decrease in demand for new cars is expected.
T-Mobile-Sprint merger plans spark concern
by
Andy Uhler
Feb 13, 2019
Representatives from T-Mobile and Sprint are on Capitol Hill today and tomorrow to discuss a planned $26 billion merger.
Why mergers are as complicated as relationships
Aug 9, 2018
Companies date, some break up, others marry and try their odds.