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Mergers and acquisitions
The first step to merger: Buying domain names?
by
Jeremy Hobson
and David Brancaccio
Mar 13, 2012
U.S. Airways is reportedly interested in a possible merger-type deal with American Airlines' parent company, AMR Corp. One way it is showing its affection? Buying up domain names.
Glencore, Xstrata to form commodities giant
Feb 7, 2012
The merged trading and mining company would create a soup-to-nuts commodities giant that could impact prices of everything from, yes, soup to nuts.
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$90 billion mining merger would alter industry
Feb 7, 2012
The world's largest commodities trader Glencore has agreed to buy mining giant Xstrata to create a global giant in coal, zinc and copper mining and production.
Anti-trust concerns end AT&T/T-Mobile merger
Dec 20, 2011
AT&T has backed out of a deal to buy T-Mobile for $39 billion.
AT&T opts out of T-Mobile merger
Dec 20, 2011
Facing stiff government opposition due to anti-trust claims, AT&T is backing out of what would have been a $39 billion deal
AT&T Gives Up Bid for T-Mobile
Dec 20, 2011
AT&T announced it is giving up its effort to purchase T-Mobile for $39 billion, despite its claims that the move would actually help consumers
The AT&T merger's trust issues
by
Adriene Hill
Dec 20, 2011
The government put up road blocks to the AT&T and T-Mobile merger than eventually led to its demise. What was everyone so afraid of?
For public good, not for profit.
Why companies like AT&T love mergers
by
Juli Niemann
Dec 20, 2011
We speak to Juli Niemann about why companies continue to push for mergers, even when they often fall through
Time to stick a fork in the AT&T-T-Mobile deal?
by
Molly Wood
Nov 29, 2011
Recent maneuvers point to a dim future for the wireless acquisition.
American Airlines after Chapter 11
Nov 29, 2011
Airline travel analyst George Hobica discusses American Airlines' legacy and future in light of its bankruptcy filings.