Mergers, Acquisitions and Divestitures – Page 108

Goldman Sachs’ Marcus Consumer Banking Move Turns Costly

Goldman Sachs will take a big hit from its ill-fated move into consumer banking, even as its other businesses weaken amid an economic slowdown.

By Rob Copeland and Emily Flitter

Bankruptcies Bed Bath & Beyond Inc Mergers, Acquisitions and Divestitures Private Equity Shopping and Retail Sycamore Partners

Bed Bath & Beyond in Talks to Sell Assets

The beleaguered retailer, which warned of a possible bankruptcy, is said to be in discussions with suitors about selling pieces of its business, including its Buy Buy Baby stores.

By Lauren Hirsch

Computers and the Internet Mergers, Acquisitions and Divestitures Mobile Commerce and Payments Musk, Elon Social Media Twitter

Twitter Said to Consider Selling User Names to Boost Revenue

The company has discussed selling some user names through online auctions, people with knowledge of the plans said.

By Ryan Mac and Kate Conger

Communications Workers of America Computer and Video Games Labor and Jobs Mergers, Acquisitions and Divestitures Microsoft Corp Organized Labor

Video Game Workers Get a Union Foothold at Microsoft

The outcome, involving about 300 employees, is one of organized labor’s biggest victories at a major U.S. tech company.

By Noam Scheiber

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