Apple, Amazon, Google, Meta and others learned during the last Trump administration to expect the unexpected when it came to Washington scrutiny and support.
Category: Mergers, Acquisitions and Divestitures
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How FTC Chair Lina Khan Became an Election Hot Topic
The Federal Trade Commission chair drew increasing political vitriol as the presidential vote neared. Her political future hangs in the balance.
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Why Germany Is Resisting UniCredit’s Takeover of Commerzbank
Despite an openness to cross-border mergers, Germany has pushed back against talk of the Italian lender UniCredit’s acquiring Commerzbank.
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Comcast Explores Spin-Out of Cable Business
The company’s president, Mike Cavanagh, said the company was also considering finding a partner for its Peacock streaming service.
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How Trump’s Business Could Create New Conflicts If He Is Re-Elected
With business ties to foreign governments and holdings in industries overseen by federal regulators, Donald Trump would likely be the most conflicted president in U.S. history.
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Tapestry-Capri Fashion Merger Is Blocked by Judge
The F.T.C. had sued to halt the merger of Tapestry, the parent of Coach and Kate Spade, and Capri, the owner of Versace and Michael Kors.
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How Intel Got Left Behind in the A.I. Chip Boom
Intel was for decades Silicon Valley’s dominant chip company. But missed opportunities and poor execution left it on the sidelines in tech’s latest gold rush.
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Meet David Hoffmann, the Florida Billionaire Who Wants to Preserve Local Newspapers
David Hoffmann has already bought 5 percent of one of America’s largest newspaper companies. Now, he wants to control the whole thing.
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Washington Post C.E.O. Elevates Deal-Making to a Top Priority
Will Lewis has said that he has a mandate from the paper’s owner, Jeff Bezos, to grow the business, including through acquisitions.
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Profits Leap at Goldman Sachs as Banks See Steady Economy
The investment bank earned more than expected in the latest quarter, a theme for other big banks, too.
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The Trump-Harris Election Is Creating Anxiety on Wall Street
Among deal makers with fortunes at stake, the consequences of a Harris or a Trump win are increasingly murky.