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Why mergers and acquisitions are an economic indicator

by Justin Ho
Nov 7, 2024
They're the ultimate bets companies can make on their futures. So M&A activity can reflect confidence in the economy.
If there’s a big increase in merger and acquisition activity, that means companies are feeling confident about the future.
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What is a SPAC, and why do companies use them?

by Stephanie Hughes
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.
Trump Media & Technology Group could start trading on the market as early as today thanks to an assist from a SPAC.
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Acquire or be acquired may be the new reality for small and midsize banks

by 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.
First Republic failed and was absorbed by JPMorgan Chase. Due to pressures in the banking industry, some expect to see more consolidation.
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Diamondback and Endeavor merger continues the trend of bigger, fewer oil companies

by Sabri Ben-Achour
Feb 12, 2024
Publicly held Diamondback Energy is buying privately held oil driller Endeavor Energy Resources, creating a company worth $50 billion.
There were more than $100 billion worth of oil and gas mergers and acquisitions in the Permian Basin in 2023.
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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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