Mergers and Acquisitions

Zebra Technologies is set to acquire Motorola Solutions' enterprise business for $3.45 billion, as the maker of barcode printers looks to widen its footprint.

Analysts applaud the jaw-dropping deal, valued at about 8% of Facebook's market cap, while shares of the social giant are off a mere 2%.  Blackberry Shares Pop After WhatsApp Deal | M&A Dealers Enjoy Rare Buying Burst

IBM has reportedly hired Goldman Sachs to explore strategic alternatives, including a possible sale, of its traditional semiconductor business.

Verizon Communications reached a deal Tuesday to acquire Intel's online television venture, expanding its presence in streaming video.

The computer security software company said it would acquire Stonesoft Oyj for about $389 million in cash.

Mid-America Apartment Communities Inc said it would buy Post Properties Inc for about $3.88 billion to create the largest publicly traded multifamily apartment real estate investment trust by units.

Mid-America Apartment Communities Inc said it would buy Post Properties Inc for about $3.88 billion to create the largest publicly traded multifamily apartment real estate investment trust by units.

Honeywell is nearing a deal to acquire JDA Software, a maker of software that helps businesses manage their supply chains, according to a person familiar with the matter.

Honeywell is nearing a deal to acquire JDA Software, a maker of software that helps businesses manage their supply chains, according to a person familiar with the matter.

Private-equity firm TPG has agreed to buy cable-television providers RCN and Grande Communications for about $2.25 billion including debt.

Private-equity firm TPG has agreed to buy cable-television providers RCN and Grande Communications for about $2.25 billion including debt.

Distressed private-equity investor Versa Capital is considering making a play for Aeropostale, according to the teen apparel retailer.

Distressed private-equity investor Versa Capital is considering making a play for Aeropostale, according to the teen apparel retailer.

Honeywell International is in talks to acquire JDA Software Group, in a deal that could value the U.S. supply chain management software company at around $3 billion.

Honeywell International is in talks to acquire JDA Software Group, in a deal that could value the U.S. supply chain management software company at around $3 billion.

Wal-Mart Stores inked a $3.3 billion deal to buy web retailer Jet.com Inc., bringing in some outside help to jump-start growth at the retail giant's e-commerce operations.

Wal-Mart Stores inked a $3.3 billion deal to buy web retailer Jet.com Inc., bringing in some outside help to jump-start growth at the retail giant's e-commerce operations.

Steinhoff International Holdings will buy Mattress Firm Holding for $3.8 billion which includes debt.

Steinhoff International Holdings will buy Mattress Firm Holding for $3.8 billion which includes debt.

Two business groups sued the Obama administration on Thursday over a crackdown on U.S. companies that try to reduce their U.S. taxes by rebasing abroad in a process known as inversion.