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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.
Large mergers, like Pfizer’s $43 billion purchase of the biotech company Seagen, is one reason why corporate borrowing is up this month.
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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.
Colorado Attorney General Phil Weiser speaks during a town hall meeting in Cañon City about the planned merger of Kroger and Albertsons. He said he may challenge the deal in court.
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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.
The United Kingdom’s Competition and Markets Authority said a merger of Microsoft and Activision Blizzard would hamper innovation and reduce choice for gamers.
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FTC sues to block Microsoft-Activision Blizzard $69 billion merger

by Associated Press
Dec 8, 2022
The Federal Trade Commission said Microsoft's planned takeover could suppress competitors.
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How would a Kroger-Albertsons merger change grocery prices?

by Sabri Ben-Achour
Oct 14, 2022
Kroger would become a bigger competitor against giants like Walmart, giving it more bargaining power over suppliers.
Though Kroger recently announced plans to buy Albertsons, it's unclear what that would mean for customers' grocery bills.
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CBS and Viacom to reunite as media giants bulk

by Associated Press
Aug 13, 2019
The reunion will help these companies navigate a competitive streaming landscape, according to analysts.
CBS headquarters in New York City.
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Raytheon and United Technologies plan to merge

by Kimberly Adams
Jun 10, 2019
The new company would become the nation's No. 2 defense contractor.
A company sign is posted at a Raytheon Co. campus on June 10, 2019 in El Segundo, California.
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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.
The logos of automobile companies (LtoR) Abarth, Lancia, Fiat, Alfa Romeo and Jeep are pictured at the entrance to the Fiat Chrysler Automobiles (FCA) at the Fiat Mirafiori car plant on May 27, 2019 in Turin, northern Italy. - French and Italian-US auto giants Renault and Fiat Chrysler are set to announce talks on an alliance, with a view to a potential merger.
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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.
John Legere (R), CEO and President of T-Mobile US, and Marcelo Claure, Executive Chairman of Sprint, testify about the T-Mobile and Sprint merger during a House Energy and Commerce Subcommittee on Communications and Technology hearing on Capitol Hill in Washington, DC, February 13, 2019.
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Why mergers are as complicated as relationships

by Sabri Ben-Achour
Aug 9, 2018
Companies date, some break up, others marry and try their odds.
Brass letters mark the entrance of the Tribune Tower. Much have the iconic building has been converted for residential purposes.
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