Roche buying Spark Therapeutics as firm seeks new patients for landmark drug
The deal comes as big pharma rushes to get in on burgeoning gene therapy treatments.
Barrick goes after Newmont to create $42B gold giant
In acquiring Newmont, the largest U.S. miner, Barrick would create a mining company that could be four times the size of its next closest rival.
GE sells biopharma unit for $21 billion
General Electric is selling its biopharma business to Danaher Corp. for $21.4 billion as the industrial giant continues to shed pieces of itself.
GE to sell BioPharma business to Danaher for $21.4B
GE selling biopharma business to Danaher
GE to sell BioPharma business to Danaher for $21.4B
The deal also includes $21 billion in cash as well as Danaher’s assumption of certain pension liabilities.
Broken-down bus that crashed in China mine was bought online
Safety inspectors say the operators of China's largest silver mine bought a broken down bus online, then overloaded it with miners, leading to brake failure and a crash that left 21 dead and 29 injured.
Roche to buy Spark Therapeutics in $4.3B deal
It is a move by the Swiss drugmaker to expand its presence treating hemophilia.
Buffett's appetite for big deal soured by 'sky-high' prices
Billionaire investor Warren Buffett says he hungers for an "elephant-sized acquisition," but the most tempting targets are too expensive for his tastes.
Merck to buy immunotherapy developer Immune Design for $300M
Immune Design's treatments help activate the immune system to produce or expand specific immune cells to fight cancer and other diseases.
Detroit center to remove name of ex-mayor with racist past
Officials say Detroit's Cobo Center will change its name, removing the surname of a former mayor known for his racist policies.
CBD product push: Tilray buying hemp food brand Manitoba Harvest
The company said it will pay more than $300 million in cash and stock in the transaction.
Pepsi's new CEO just made his first big move
The new chief just scooped up Muscle Milk from Hormel Foods for an undisclosed amount.
Billionaire Icahn wants Caesars Entertainment to sell itself
Billionaire investor Carl Icahn on Tuesday disclosed he has taken a 10 percent stake in Caesars Entertainment and is pushing the casino giant to sell itself.
Democrats question pledges in $26.5B T-Mobile-Sprint deal
With their $26.5 billion merger hanging in the balance, top executives of T-Mobile and Sprint are taking their case to Congress, arguing that joining their companies won't hurt competition or jack up consumer prices for wireless service.
Nestle's first Starbucks-branded products to go on sale under $7B deal
The two giants partnered last August to sell products exclusively.
T-Mobile, Sprint battle criticism over $26.5B merger on Capitol Hill
Opponents, including Democrat 2020 hopefuls, are trying to convince the Trump administration to sink the deal.
The Latest: Democrats question T-Mobile-Sprint merger deal
The Latest on T-Mobile-Sprint merger hearing (all times local): 11:05 a.m.
Democrat 2020 hopefuls press Trump to sink T-Mobile, Sprint $26.5 billion merger
The letter comes as T-Mobile and Sprint prepare to defend their merger in front of two House panels this week.
JAB seeks to buy controlling stake in CoverGirl maker Coty
German conglomerate JAB Holdings is seeking a majority stake in Coty Inc., which makes CoverGirl, Max Factor and Hugo Boss brand cosmetics and fragrances.
Why the BB&T-Suntrust $28B merger is a big deal
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