Category: Mergers, Acquisitions and Divestitures

Key Solar Panel Ingredient Is Made in the U.S.A. Again

REC Silicon says it will soon start shipping polysilicon, which has come mostly from China, reviving a Washington State factory that shut down in 2019.
How a Pirate-Clad Pastor Helped Ignite Trump Media’s Market Frenzy

Chad Nedohin, a part-time pastor, is among the fans of Donald J. Trump who helped turn Trump Media into a meme stock with volatile prices.
Mining Giant BHP Makes $39 Billion Bid for Rival Anglo American

The deal would create one of the largest copper miners at a time when demand is soaring for the metal used for many green technologies.
College Protesters Make Divestment From Israel a Rallying Cry

The campaign is likely to have a negligible impact on the companies or Israel, but activists see divestment as a clear and achievable way to force colleges to take action on the issue.
‘Thunder Run’: Behind Lawmakers’ Secretive Push to Pass the TikTok Bill

A tiny group of lawmakers huddled in private about a year ago, aiming to keep the discussions away from TikTok lobbyists while bulletproofing a bill that could ban the app.
Who Stands to Gain from a TikTok Ban

The Senate has finally passed a law that could bar the video-sharing app in the U.S., leaving some tech giants in pole position to profit — or pounce.
Who Stands to Gain from a TikTok Ban

The Senate has finally passed a law that could bar the video-sharing app in the U.S., leaving some tech giants in pole position to profit — or pounce.
Congress Passed a Bill That Could Ban TikTok. Here’s What Happens Next.

After President Biden signs the bill to force a sale of the video app or ban it, the legislation will face court challenges, a shortage of qualified buyers and Beijing’s hostility.
Trump Set to Receive $1 Billion Extra Trump Media Shares

The former president is in line for a windfall after the stock price of Trump Media hit performance targets in its first few weeks of trading, raising the value of his already sizable stake.
In Silicon Valley, You Can Be Worth Billions and It’s Not Enough

Andreas Bechtolsheim, the first investor in Google, has an estimated $16 billion fortune. He recently settled charges that he engaged in insider trading for a profit of $415,726.
FTC Sues to Block $8.5 Billion Tapestry-Capri Merger

The deal between Coach’s owner, Tapestry, and the parent of Michael Kors, Capri Holdings, is intended to create a U.S. luxury group to compete with the European industry giants.
F.T.C. Sues to Block $8.5 Billion Fashion Merger

The deal between Coach’s owner, Tapestry, and the parent of Michael Kors, Capri Holdings, is intended to create a U.S. luxury group to compete with the European industry giants.