Mergers and Acquisitions

FTC to target oil and gas mergers

The Federal Trade Commission has set its sights on the oil and gas industry as the Biden administration seeks to battle rising fuel prices.

ESPN explores sports-betting deal worth at least $3 billion

Walt Disney Co. ’s ESPN is seeking to license its brand to major sports-betting companies for at least $3 billion over several years, according to people familiar with the matter, aiming to capitalize on the fast-growing online gambling industry.

CME denies CBOE merger report

Derivatives exchange giant CME Group has forcefully denied a report that it is in talks to acquire smaller Cboe Global Markets.

Axel Springer in talks to buy ownership stake in Politico

Axel Springer SE is in talks to purchase an ownership stake in Washington, D.C., publisher Politico, according to people familiar with the matter, a deal that would consummate a yearslong relationship between the two companies.

BHP considers sale of $15 Billion-valued petroleum business

BHP Group Ltd. , the world’s biggest mining company, said it is considering the sale of its petroleum business, a move that would reduce its exposure to fossil fuels amid growing pressure from investors and governments for resources companies to cut emissions.