Mergers and Acquisitions

AT&T Inc's chief financial officer cast doubt on when it will close its acquisition of Time Warner, saying on Wednesday the company was in active discussions with the U.S. Department of Justice that made the timing uncertain.

AT&T Inc's chief financial officer cast doubt on when it will close its acquisition of Time Warner, saying on Wednesday the company was in active discussions with the U.S. Department of Justice that made the timing uncertain.

A New York-based media company announced it has completed the purchase of the family-owned business that operates The Newport Daily News.

A New York-based media company announced it has completed the purchase of the family-owned business that operates The Newport Daily News.

Broadcaster Sky says it may shut down its British news operation if it is a hurdle to regulatory approval of 21st Century Fox's takeover bid.

Broadcaster Sky says it may shut down its British news operation if it is a hurdle to regulatory approval of 21st Century Fox's takeover bid.

British broadcaster Sky has said that it could shut down Sky News if ownership proves to be an obstruction to the company’s 11.7 billion-pound ($15.4 billion) takeover by Twenty-First Century Fox.

British broadcaster Sky has said that it could shut down Sky News if ownership proves to be an obstruction to the company’s 11.7 billion-pound ($15.4 billion) takeover by Twenty-First Century Fox.

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.

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.