FTC appealing judge's ruling in Microsoft-Activision deal
The FTC will appeal a California judge’s decision to allow Microsoft’s $69 billion purchase of Activision Blizzard, according to a court filing late Wednesday.
FTC loses case to block Microsoft Activision $69B deal
The U.S. Federal Trade Commission cannot stop Microsoft’s proposed $69 billion purchase of Activision Blizzard, California judge Jacqueline Scott Corley ruled on Tuesday.
M&M's maker Mars looks to diversify, announces acquisition of healthy food maker Kevin's Natural Foods
Mars Inc announced that it is buying Kevin’s Natural Foods as the food giant looks to diversify its portfolio and acquire more healthy food options.
Warren says Yellen, Biden officials wrong on 'dangerous' bank mergers
Massachusetts Sen. Elizabeth Warren sent a letter warning Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen and other financial regulators against allowing further bank mergers.
Prologis buying $3.1B industrial property portfolio from Blackstone
The portfolio includes nearly 14 million square feet in about 70 properties in Atlanta, California, Dallas, south Florida and the Washington, D.C., and New York regions.
PacWest sells loan portfolio for over $3.5B
PacWest Bancorp confirmed on Monday the sale of a $3.54 billion loan portfolio to asset firm Ares Management after the LA-based bank began selling real estate loans in May.
IBM pays nearly $5B for software provider Apptio
Tech giant IBM has finalized a deal for the software provider Apptio for $4.6 billion from Vista Equity Partners, giving the tech company greater automation capabilities.
FTC argues why Microsoft's deal to buy Activision should be blocked
The Federal Trade Commission faced Microsoft in a San Francisco courtroom on Thursday to explain why the company's $69 billion takeover of Activision Blizzard should be blocked.
Microsoft, US regulators head to court over $69B deal
Microsoft heads to a San Francisco courtroom on Thursday to advocate for the approval its $69 billion takeover of Activision Blizzard.
SVB customers who lost deposits under pressure to repay loans
Silicon Valley Bank customers in Asia having their deposits seized by the Federal Deposit Insurance Corp. and remain indebted to First Citizens Bank for loans.
Bunge, Viterra to merge to create global agribusiness giant
Bunge will buy Viterra for $8.2 billion. The acquisition will come alongside a $2 billion stock buyback and will merge ownership through a stock and cash deal.
FTC stalling Microsoft's $69 billion Activision deal
The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) is reportedly planning to block Microsoft’s $69 billion purchase of video game maker Activision Blizzard, maker of best selling game Call of Duty.
Salesforce rolls out AI cloud business for purpose-driven companies
Salesforce is getting into the generative AI business to help philanthropic organizations like nonprofits, the company announced on Monday.
PGA Tour-LIV Golf merger 'disruptive’ for the sports industry, 'Shark Tank' star says
"Shark Tank" star and investor Kevin O'Leary says the PGA Tour and LIV Golf merger makes the sport bigger and better – calling on tennis, soccer, and Formula 1 to "bring it on."
PGA Tour and LIV Golf combination: The players, investors, money
FOX Business takes a look at the surprising merger of the PGA Tour, DP World Tour and the Saudi Public Investment Fund, which backs LIV Golf.
Debt deal 'yet another piece in terms of stabilization': Leon Kalvaria
Citi Institutional Clients Group Chairman Leon Kalvaria discusses the impact from the flood of Treasury bills on the markets and his outlook on IPOs, mergers and acquisitions.
JPMorgan closing 25% of First Republic Bank branches
JPMorgan Chase says it will shut down 21 branches of its recently acquired First Republic Bank by the end of 2023, representing a quarter of the former bank's locations.
Ripple to buy Swiss crypto custody provider Metaco for $250M
U.S. crypto firm Ripple has bought Switzerland-based crypto custody firm Metaco for $250 million, in its first major acquisition, Ripple said on Wednesday.
Jamie Dimon weighs in on JPMorgan Chase purchasing additional troubled banks
Jamie Dimon on Tuesday offered investors his views on the likelihood of JPMorgan Chase doing another purchase of a regional bank facing difficulties, saying it was "unlikely."
FTC sues to stop Amgen’s $27.8B deal for Horizon Therapeutics
The FTC said in its complaint that Amgen would be able to leverage its position with insurance companies and pharmacy benefit managers wanting access to its blockbuster drugs.

















