Mergers and Acquisitions

Smartphones, tablets and other gadgets aren't just changing the way we live and work.

M&A activity in the tech sector surged 57% in the second quarter, from the same three months in 2013, to $52.4 billion, according to a new report.

Oracle agreed to acquire Micros Systems in a $5.3 billion deal, giving the software giant a bigger presence in the hospitality industry.

Oracle is reportedly closing in on a deal to buy Micros Systems for at least $5 billion.

SanDisk said it would buy flash storage device maker Fusion-io Inc for about $1.1 billion.

Weeks of due diligence and a leaked video from Dr. Dre may have forced Apple to lower its offer price for Beats Music.

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.