Mergers and Acquisitions

Indian farmers march to seek better prices for produce

Thousands of farmers, workers and agricultural laborers have marched through New Delhi streets demanding better wages, more jobs, higher prices for their produce and an end to privatization of state-run companies.

Veterans affairs secretary vows not to privatize agency

The new secretary of veterans affairs pledged to the American Legion on Wednesday that he won't privatize his agency's health care services even as it increases options for veterans to seek care in the private sector.

Tyson Foods buying Keystone Foods for $2.16B

Tyson Foods, maker of Jimmy Dean sausages and other meat products, will pay $2.16 billion in cash for the Keystone Foods business of Marfrig Global Foods, expanding its international reach and product range.

FCC chair: White House called about Sinclair-Tribune deal

The chairman of the Federal Communications Commission, an independent agency, says a White House official called to talk about a proposed merger between Sinclair Broadcast Group Inc. and Tribune Media Co. Ajit Pai told a Senate panel Thursday that Don McGahn, the White House counsel, called for a "status update" on the agency's action on the deal.