Mergers and Acquisitions

Yahoo! CEO Marissa Mayer plans to stay with the Internet company, which was sold to Verizon for $4.8B. But could she ultimately leave once the transition is over?

Verizon Communications said it had agreed to buy Yahoo's core internet business for $4.83 billion in cash, ending a lengthy sale process for the fading Web pioneer.

Verizon Communications said it had agreed to buy Yahoo's core internet business for $4.83 billion in cash, ending a lengthy sale process for the fading Web pioneer.

Outerwall the owner of Redbox video rental kiosks, said it had agreed to be bought by the affiliates of private equity firm Apollo Global Management, in a deal valued at about $1.6 billion.

Outerwall the owner of Redbox video rental kiosks, said it had agreed to be bought by the affiliates of private equity firm Apollo Global Management, in a deal valued at about $1.6 billion.

Verizon Communications Inc. is nearing a deal to buy Yahoo Inc.'s core internet businesses, an agreement that would end a tumultuous period for the beleaguered internet company.

It’s been a record year for mergers and acquisitions activity in the U.S. – but not in the same sense Wall Street has become accustomed to.

The DOJ has lowered the boom on two of the largest healthcare mergers in history.

The DOJ has lowered the boom on two of the largest healthcare mergers in history.

Japan's Komatsu has agreed to buy U.S. mining equipment manufacturer Joy Global for about $2.9 billion.

Japan's Komatsu has agreed to buy U.S. mining equipment manufacturer Joy Global for about $2.9 billion.

Partnerships emerge as appealing alternative to M&A in midst of shifting and uncertain market environment.

Partnerships emerge as appealing alternative to M&A in midst of shifting and uncertain market environment.

The Justice Department is close to challenging Anthem Inc.'s proposed acquisition of Cigna Corp. and Aetna Inc.'s planned combination with Humana Inc., according to people familiar with the matter, moves that would represent strong government pushback against consolidation in the health-insurance industry.

The Justice Department is close to challenging Anthem Inc.'s proposed acquisition of Cigna Corp. and Aetna Inc.'s planned combination with Humana Inc., according to people familiar with the matter, moves that would represent strong government pushback against consolidation in the health-insurance industry.

Monsanto Co. on Tuesday again rejected Bayer AG's takeover proposal, saying Bayer's improved $65 billion bid still undervalued the biotech seed giant -- but it left the door open to further talks with Bayer and "other parties."

Monsanto Co. on Tuesday again rejected Bayer AG's takeover proposal, saying Bayer's improved $65 billion bid still undervalued the biotech seed giant -- but it left the door open to further talks with Bayer and "other parties."

Smith & Wesson Holding Corp.'s accessories unit, Battenfeld Technologies, Inc., said Monday it would buy knife maker Taylor Brands for $85 million in cash, expanding its knife and tool portfolio.