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How much does cheap money affect mega-business deals?

Oct 12, 2015
Dell's $67 billion takeover of EMC storage services relies heavily on debt.

Weekly Wrap: consumers, takeovers and Pacific trade

May 15, 2015
Nela Richardson and Cardiff Garcia join Adriene Hill to recap the week in business and finance.

How a poison pill works

Mar 23, 2015
Want to deter a company from buying you out? Use a poison pill!
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How not to take over a company like Sony

May 15, 2013
If the history of foreign investor activism in Japan is any indication, the outlook for hedge fund manager Daniel Loeb is not too loving.