Mergers and Acquisitions

General Electric is weighing options for its aircraft leasing operations, including the sale of all or part of the business, as Chief Executive John Flannery searches for new divestitures, according to people familiar with the matter.

Rupert Murdoch and Bob Iger have reportedly held discussions about a deal.

Rupert Murdoch and Bob Iger have reportedly held discussions about a deal.

U.S. stocks climbed to record highs on Monday amid optimism about merger activity and as investors bet that a Republican plan to cut corporate taxes would bolster earnings.

U.S. stocks climbed to record highs on Monday amid optimism about merger activity and as investors bet that a Republican plan to cut corporate taxes would bolster earnings.

General Electric is exploring options for its aircraft leasing operations, including the sale of all or part of that business, as the company's new chief executive, John Flannery, searches for new divestitures.

General Electric is exploring options for its aircraft leasing operations, including the sale of all or part of that business, as the company's new chief executive, John Flannery, searches for new divestitures.

Broadcom's $103 billion bid for Qualcomm would rank as the biggest acquisition ever in the tech industry, if it goes through.

Broadcom's $103 billion bid for Qualcomm would rank as the biggest acquisition ever in the tech industry, if it goes through.

Broadcom is making an unsolicited, $130 billion offer for rival chipmaker Qualcomm, the largest deal ever in the tech industry that will face intense regulatory scrutiny.

Broadcom is making an unsolicited, $130 billion offer for rival chipmaker Qualcomm, the largest deal ever in the tech industry that will face intense regulatory scrutiny.

There are plenty of potential benefits for both Qualcomm (NASDAQ:QCOM) and Broadcom (NASDAQ:AVGO) should the two tech giants merge, including cost synergies and a conclusion of Qualcomm’s legal disputes with Apple (NASDAQ:AAPL).

There are plenty of potential benefits for both Qualcomm (NASDAQ:QCOM) and Broadcom (NASDAQ:AVGO) should the two tech giants merge, including cost synergies and a conclusion of Qualcomm’s legal disputes with Apple (NASDAQ:AAPL).

Maryland's attorney general opposes the proposed merger between Sinclair Broadcasting Group and rival TV station operator Tribune Media.

Maryland's attorney general opposes the proposed merger between Sinclair Broadcasting Group and rival TV station operator Tribune Media.

Maryland's attorney general opposes the proposed merger between Sinclair Broadcasting Group and rival TV station operator Tribune Media.

Maryland's attorney general opposes the proposed merger between Sinclair Broadcasting Group and rival TV station operator Tribune Media.

The European Commission has resumed its antitrust review of Bayer's planned takeover of U.S. seed maker Monsanto after the companies were given time to provide more information.