The judge said the two television companies could not combine operations while an antitrust lawsuit proceeded. Nexstar said its deal was already done.
Category: Antitrust Laws and Competition Issues
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Federal Court Temporarily Freezes Nexstar’s Merger With Tegna
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American Airlines Says It Won’t Merge With United
The New York Times – Business:American issued the statement after news reports that United Airlines’ chief executive had discussed the idea with the Trump administration.
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5 Takeaways From the Live Nation Antitrust Trial
The New York Times – Business:A jury found that the concert giant operated as a monopoly, a verdict that could have major reverberations in the music industry.
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Live Nation and Ticketmaster Illegally Monopolized Ticketing Market, Jury Finds
The New York Times – Business:In a verdict that could have far-reaching consequences in the music industry, the live colossus that includes Ticketmaster was found to have violated antitrust laws.
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Despite High Oil Prices and Volatile Stocks, Companies See Openings for Deals
The New York Times – Business:Bankers say companies are braving higher oil prices and whipsawing stock prices to seize on the willingness of federal antitrust enforcers to approve mergers.
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Justice Dept. Resolves Broadway Touring Company Investigation
The New York Times – Business:Broadway Across America will not be prosecuted after acknowledging it signed a noncompete agreement with another presenter, the agency said.
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U.S. Accuses NewYork-Presbyterian of Reaching Deals That Kept Costs High
The New York Times – Business:The Justice Department sued the large New York health system, saying it restricted insurance companies from offering patients cheaper options.
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Justice Department and Live Nation Reach Settlement Terms in Antitrust Case
The New York Times – Business:The agreement, which requires a judicial sign-off, would avoid a breakup of the concert giant. But states who joined the suit object to the terms.
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Paramount Is Set to Win Warner Bros. Now Comes the Hard Part.
The New York Times – Business:The media company controlled by the Ellisons out-dueled Netflix for control of Warner Bros. Discovery. The next step is making the combined media empires work.
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Dimon’s $770 Million Windfall Shows How Banking Is Great Again
The Trump administration is lifting regulations, and deal making is heating up. For Jamie Dimon, being JPMorgan Chase’s chief executive was more lucrative in 2025 than ever.
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Riding a High, Deal Makers Grow Bullish on 2026
It was a comeback year for I.P.O.s. and mergers and acquisitions. Wall Street is optimistic that the winning streak will continue.
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Union Pacific and Norfolk Southern Try Making Their Case for a Merger
Regulators will decide whether a merger of Union Pacific and Norfolk Southern would improve shipment times or stifle competition. A decision is expected in 2027.