Macroeconomy, inflation a 'driver' of risk preference at the CEO, board level: Mark Shafir
Citi Co-Head of Global Mergers and Acquisitions Mark Shafir discusses his outlook for the M&A and IPO market.
Subway says it's considering selling
Subway is considering the possibility of selling, the company said Tuesday. It did, however, note "there is no indication of timing or assurance that a sale will occur."
Law firms turn to layoffs amid slowing demand
Goodwin Procter is one of several major law firms to cut attorney roles, citing bloat after years of steady growth.
Manchester United close to bid from Qatari investors: reports
Multiple reports cite Qatari investors with help from the Qatar Investment Authority are making a bid to purchase the Premier League club Manchester United.
Biden admin. leaning toward blocking JetBlue-Spirit merger: report
The Department of Justice is reportedly likely to take legal action to block a pending $3.8 billion merger between JetBlue Airways Corp. and Spirit Airlines Inc.
Activision CEO Kotick ‘will stay’ in unlikely event Microsoft merger fails: sources
Microsoft announced its intention to acquire Activision Blizzard in January 2022. Activision is known for its "Call of Duty," World of Warcraft" and "Candy Crush" video games.
CVS buying Oak Street Health for $10.6B
CVS Health announced plans for them to acquire primary health company Oak Street Health for $39 a share, at a total purchase price of approximately $10.6 billion.
Activision CEO on Microsoft's $68.7 billion deal: Regulators don’t have experience
Activision Blizzard CEO Bobby Kotick talked about Microsoft’s proposed acquisition of the video game company and also addressed regulatory scrutiny of the proposed deal.
Spirit Airlines says expects DOJ decision on JetBlue merger in around 30 days
JetBlue's bid to acquire Spirit Airlines has been put on pause while the DOJ considers blocking the merger on antitrust grounds, resolution expected in 30 days.
Meta to buy VR startup Within after favorable court ruling
Federal antitrust regulators had sought to block Meta's acquisition on the grounds that it would hurt competition in the emerging virtual reality market.
Public Storage makes $11B hostile bid for Life Storage
Glendale, California-based Public Storage said Life Storage had rejected an offer under similar terms in January, forcing the company to make its approach public.
Newmont makes $16.9B bid for Australia gold producer
The Newmont Corporation has made an indicative $16.9 billion takeover offer for Australia's top goldminer Newcrest Mining to combine the goldmining companies’ assets in China and Australia.
Japan startup selling $550,000 Star Wars-inspired hoverbike to list on NASDAQ
Aerwins who has created a Star Wars inspired hover bike, known in the movies as speeders, will list on the NASDAQ after merging with a SPAC called Pono Capital Corp.
Nordstrom responds to activist Ryan Cohen
Shares for the department store chain Nordstrom spiked following reports that meme-stock investor Ryan Cohen was purchasing more shares of the company.
JPMorgan Asset Management adds $500M of southern timberland
Forest carbon deals tend to happen in regions where mills have closed and log prices have declined. The market for timberlands topped $5 billion last year.
Juul in deal talks with three tobacco giants
Juul is looking for a new backer as FDA order banning its vaporette remains in limbo pending trial. Talks have included Philip Morris, Japan Tobacco Group, and Altria.
JetBlue, beloved for its snacks and Wi-Fi, tries fixing its flying
JetBlue says it has spent millions to reduce costly delays and cancellations and has hired veteran executives from American and Delta Air Lines to aid in the effort.
Blackstone in talks with Bain to sell $480 million stake in top Indian REIT
Blackstone is working to sell a $480 million stake in Indian REIT, preferring instead to invest in growth opportunities. Bain Capital likely to by Embassy Office Parks.
Microsoft will invest billions into artificial intelligence firm
Microsoft and OpenAI will grow their partnership now that Microsoft has confirmed the company will invest $10 billion into the artificial intelligence company.
This is a 'long-term game investing': Portfolio manager
Villere & Co. portfolio manager George Young weighs in on anticipated merger and acquisitions activity for 2023 on 'The Claman Countdown.'



















