Mergers and Acquisitions

Firms Target M&A for Top-Line Growth

AT&T and Time Warner’s partnership intentions are now official after the two companies announced a n $85.4 billion tie up over the weekend.

AT&T's Deal to Buy Time Warner Faces Political Barrage

AT&T Inc.'s blockbuster $85.4 billion deal to buy Time Warner Inc. promises to reshape the media landscape—if the companies can navigate a series of obstacles, including possible opposition from U.S. antitrust authorities and objections by lawmakers and media and telecom rivals.

AT&T's Deal to Buy Time Warner Faces Political Barrage

AT&T Inc.'s blockbuster $85.4 billion deal to buy Time Warner Inc. promises to reshape the media landscape—if the companies can navigate a series of obstacles, including possible opposition from U.S. antitrust authorities and objections by lawmakers and media and telecom rivals.

It's a done deal: Amazon takes over Whole Foods

Amazon completed its $13.7 billion takeover of organic grocer Whole Foods on Monday, taking quick aim at the chain's "Whole Paycheck" image and bringing it in line with Amazon's practice of keeping prices low to lock in customer loyalty.

Deal snag puts CNN tensions in focus

Early this year, President Donald Trump's son-in-law and aide, Jared Kushner, met a top executive at CNN parent Time Warner Inc. and raised concerns about the network's coverage of the presidential election.

M&A activity flirts with record in November

About $200 billion worth of mergers and acquisitions have been announced in November, putting the month on track to be the second-biggest month for activity since 1995.