mergers and acquisitions

M&A Activity Remains Quiet Amid Uncertainty About New Administration
M&A Activity Remains Quiet Amid Uncertainty About New Administration
April 22, 2025  |  ANTITRUST

The mergers and acquisitions (M&A) market has reportedly remained quiet so far this year as potential dealmakers try to get a sense of the Trump...

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DOJ Reportedly Closer to Approving Capital One/Discover Merger
DOJ Reportedly Closer to Approving Capital One/Discover Merger
April 01, 2025  |  Acquisitions

The Justice Department (DOJ) is reportedly closer to permitting Capital One’s purchase of Discover. That’s according to a report Monday (March 31) by the Capital Forum, citing sources familiar with the matter....

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Late-Stage Digital Health Ventures Feel Funding Pinch
Late-Stage Digital Health Ventures Feel Funding Pinch
January 17, 2025  |  Healthcare

Digital healthcare is at a pivotal moment, with innovation, funding and expansion creating new opportunities and challenges for startups and established companies. In 2024, digital...

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How Higher Grocery Prices Are Changing How Consumers Shop for Food
How Higher Grocery Prices Are Changing How Consumers Shop for Food
January 07, 2025  |  Retail

The planned but failed Kroger-Albertsons merger captured headlines in the grocery sector in 2024, and the latter is scheduled to announce its third-quarter results Wednesday...

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Albertsons Takes Kroger to Court After Grocery Merger Collapses
Albertsons Takes Kroger to Court After Grocery Merger Collapses
December 11, 2024  |  Legal

Albertsons has sued fellow grocery giant Kroger over the failure of their $24.6 billion merger. The company said Wednesday (Dec. 11) that it has filed...

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Goldman Head Projects 2025 Dealmaking Will Exceed 10-Year-Average
Goldman Head Projects 2025 Dealmaking Will Exceed 10-Year-Average
December 11, 2024  |  Acquisitions

The CEO of Goldman Sachs is predicting a strong year for dealmaking in 2025. Speaking to Reuters Tuesday (Dec. 10), David Solomon said that dealmaking...

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Judge Blocks Kroger’s $24.6 Billion Albertsons Deal Over Competition Concerns
Judge Blocks Kroger’s $24.6 Billion Albertsons Deal Over Competition Concerns
December 10, 2024  |  Retail

A federal judge has blocked Kroger’s $24.6 billion acquisition of Albertsons on Tuesday (Dec. 10), citing concerns that the deal would reduce competition in the...

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Food Giant Mondelez Reportedly Exploring Hershey Acquisition
Food Giant Mondelez Reportedly Exploring Hershey Acquisition
December 09, 2024  |  Acquisitions

Consumer packaged goods giant Mondelēz is reportedly considering a deal to acquire chocolate brand Hershey. That’s according to a report Monday (Dec. 9) by Bloomberg...

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Goldman Sachs Head Predicts M&A ‘Pick-up’ in 2025
Goldman Sachs Head Predicts M&A ‘Pick-up’ in 2025
November 19, 2024  |  Business

Goldman Sachs Chairman David Solomon has reportedly predicted stronger capital raising under the next Trump administration. Solomon also said Tuesday (Nov. 19) that there will be a more...

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