DC regulators reject proposed combo of Exelon, Pepco; deal had been OK'd by surrounding states
Regulators in the District of Columbia have rejected the proposed merger between power companies Exelon and Pepco.
Schlumberger buying Cameron for $14.8B
M&A in energy sector
Cobalt International Energy selling some oil assets for $1.75 billion
Cobalt International Energy Inc. is selling some oil assets for $1.75 billion.
Vikings to buy Eagan property once home to Northwest Airlines for possible HQ, training center
The Minnesota Vikings, already bound for a glitzy new stadium, could have another move in store.
Ascena Retail Group completes approximately $2 billion acquisition of Ann
The Ascena Retail Group on Friday completed its approximately $2 billion acquisition of the owner of Ann Taylor and Loft.
Seagate says it will buy Dot Hill for $9.75 per share in data storage deal
Electronic data storage device maker Seagate Technology said Tuesday it will buy data storage system maker Dot Hill Systems for $9.75 per share.
AutoNation says it will buy 16 dealerships with $600M in revenue, mostly in the Southeast
AutoNation said Tuesday it will buy 16 dealerships in the Southeast and the Baltimore area, and said the new locations will add about $600 million to its annual revenue.
Interview: As motorcycle maker Ducati races to record sales, CEO guards against diluting brand
Since a surprise takeover in 2012 by German automaker Volkswagen, Italian sports bike maker Ducati has enjoyed an era of much-needed financial stability that it has ridden to record sales.
Mylan lowers shareholder acceptance bar as it continues to push Perrigo takeover bid
Mylan lowered the bar for shareholder approval in its ongoing hostile bid for rival pharmaceutical company Perrigo.
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Health care deal fever
GE selling health care loans and lending business for roughly $9B to Capital One
GE is selling its health care lending unit and related loans to Capital One for roughly $9 billion as it shrinks its GE Capital business.
M&A on track for record year
Merger boom on Wall Street
Markets snap worst losing streak in four years
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Warren Buffett: Precision Castparts makes important parts for important companies
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CF Industries snaps up OCI distribution businesses to expand global fertilizer business
CF Industries will acquire the distribution networks of Netherland's OCI N.V.
Shire offers to buy Baxter drug spinoff for $30B in move to boost rare disease treatments
Irish drugmaker Shire PLC Is offering to buy Baxalta Inc. for about $30 billion in stock in a move to solidify its position in rare disease treatments.
New owner, known for rapid growth, is in no hurry to make changes at Rocky Gap casino
The new owner of the Rocky Gap Casino Resort in western Maryland is in no hurry to make changes.
Barnes & Noble completes spinoff of college store business; shares fall in debut
Barnes & Noble completed the spinoff of its college book store business, made up of more than 720 stores on college and university campuses.
Germany's HeidelbergCement to buy Italcementi, starting with $1.85B purchase of 45 pct stake
Germany's HeidelbergCement AG says it plans to buy Italy's Italcementi, starting with the 1.67 billion euro ($1.85 billion) acquisition of a 45 percent stake.