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
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
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
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
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 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
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
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
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
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
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 Justice Department sued the large New York health system, saying it restricted insurance companies from offering patients cheaper options.