Mergers and Acquisitions

After weeks of intense discussions on possible mergers among the five biggest U.S. health insurers, Aetna announced it would buy Humana in a deal valued at $37 billion -- the largest insurance industry deal to date.

Mars is buying the pet health care company VCA in a deal valued at around $7.7 billion.

Mars is buying the pet health care company VCA in a deal valued at around $7.7 billion.

Candy and pet food maker Mars said it would buy VCA, which runs hospitals for animals, for $7.7 billion.

Candy and pet food maker Mars said it would buy VCA, which runs hospitals for animals, for $7.7 billion.

UnitedHealth Group said on Monday its Optum unit would buy Surgical Care Affiliates Inc in a deal valuing the company at about $2.3 billion.

Verizon said Thursday it continues to evaluate how Yahoo’s largest data breach in history will affect the acquisition of its internet business.

Verizon said Thursday it continues to evaluate how Yahoo’s largest data breach in history will affect the acquisition of its internet business.

Sears is selling its well-known Craftsman brand to Stanley Black & Decker Inc., which plans to grow the tool brand by selling its products at more stores.

Sears is selling its well-known Craftsman brand to Stanley Black & Decker Inc., which plans to grow the tool brand by selling its products at more stores.

The online retailer Jet.com, now owned by Wal-Mart, says it's acquired the footwear-shopping website ShoeBuy for about $70 million.

The online retailer Jet.com, now owned by Wal-Mart, says it's acquired the footwear-shopping website ShoeBuy for about $70 million.

Media company Meredith Corp has contacted Time Inc to express intent in a potential merger, Bloomberg reported, citing people familiar with the matter.

Artisanal charcoal will become the first legal Cuban export to the U.S. in recent history this month under a new deal announced Thursday between the Cuban government and the former lawyer for imprisoned U.S. government contractor Alan Gross.

Artisanal charcoal will become the first legal Cuban export to the U.S. in recent history this month under a new deal announced Thursday between the Cuban government and the former lawyer for imprisoned U.S. government contractor Alan Gross.

Sears, fighting for its survival, will sell Craftsman to Stanley Black & Decker.

Sears, fighting for its survival, will sell Craftsman to Stanley Black & Decker.

Power tool maker Stanley Black & Decker said it agreed to buy Sears Holdings' Craftsman tool brand for $900 million in cash.