They played second fiddle to private equity and hedge funds for years, but 2026 is shaping up to be “the year of the bank,” one consultant said.
Category: Antitrust Laws and Competition Issues
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With Deals Booming and Regulations Lightened, Bankers Are Back on Top
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With Deals Booming and Regulations Lightened, Bankers Are Back on Top
The New York Times – Business:They played second fiddle to private equity and hedge funds for years, but 2026 is shaping up to be “the year of the bank,” one consultant said.
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Mamdani Urges State to Block Western Union’s Deal for Intermex
The New York Times – Business:New York City’s mayor said the company’s proposed acquisition of Intermex could make it costlier for immigrants to send money abroad.
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Justice Dept. Settles Case Against Provider of Meat Industry Data
The New York Times – Business:Under the agreement, Agri Stats would pay a fine and broaden whom it sold its pricing data to. The department said the move would help reduce food costs.
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SiriusXM Said to Be in Early Talks to Acquire iHeartMedia
The New York Times – Business:A deal, which was described by two people familiar with the discussions, would unite two major providers of traditional and satellite radio.
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Federal Court Temporarily Freezes Nexstar’s Merger With Tegna
The New York Times – Business:The judge said the two television companies could not combine operations while an antitrust lawsuit proceeded. Nexstar said its deal was already done.
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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.