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Judge temporarily halts Nexstar-TEGNA merger
A federal judge in California on Friday temporarily blocked a merger between broadcasters Nexstar and TEGNA that has been challenged by DirectTV and a group of attorneys general. As part of his ruling, which came late Friday, Judge Troy L. Nunley…
Federal judge blocks Nexstar-Tegna merger until antitrust lawsuit is resolved
A federal judge has blocked a $6.2 billion merger of local television giants Nexstar Media Group and rival Tegna until an antitrust lawsuit is resolved. U.S. District Court Chief Judge Troy L. Nunley in Sacramento, California, made the ruling late…
American rejects merger talks with United Airlines
American Airlines said on Friday that it was not interested in a merger with United Airlines and had not held any such talks, diminishing prospects of an industry-reshaping deal that would face tough regulatory scrutiny. A combination of…
Hong Kong watchdog monitoring potential merger of city's top 2 supermarket chains
Hong Kong's competition watchdog is closely monitoring a potential megadeal between the city's two largest supermarket chains amid a continued decline in grocery sales since 2020. The Competition Commission told the South China Morning Post on…
Judge blocks $6.2bn merger of local TV giants amid fears of monopoly
A federal judge has halted the proposed $6.2 billion merger between local television giants Nexstar Media Group and rival Tegna, pending the resolution of an antitrust lawsuit. U.S. District Court Chief Judge Troy L Nunley issued the ruling late on…
American Airlines denies M&A talks with United (AAL:NASDAQ)
American Airlines () announced that it had not engaged in discussions with United Airlines () regarding a merger and that it was not interested in such a deal, sending the company's stock lower in post-market trading on Friday.
Once close enough for an acquisition, Stripe and Airwallex are now going after each other
Jack Zhang was 34 years old, three and a half years into running a startup, and sitting across from one of the most powerful investors in Silicon Valley. Michael Moritz of Sequoia had invited him to his home — a place with, Zhang recalls, a…
Nexstar says it will appeal following U.S. judge ruling halting Tegna merger
Andrew Harrer | Bloomberg | Getty Images Nexstar said on Friday it will appeal a federal judge's ruling halting its acquisition of rival broadcaster Tegna, after the judge issued a preliminary injunction as antitrust challenges from…
I tried digestives from M&S, Lidl, Asda and more - the best beat McVitie's
Digestives are a staple in biscuit tins up and down the country. They are a classic biscuit, with a perfect crunch and salty yet sweet flavour. There are plenty of digestive biscuits on the market, with the branded McVitie's being a standout for…
Macroscope | Why Japan's bond moves could see shift in East Asia's financing model
East Asia's “ economic miracle ” in the post-World War II period was predicated upon a number of factors, such as the region's export-led growth model, but critically it also depended on an assured supply of capital to finance…
Judge blocks Nexstar-Tegna merger citing increased blackout threats
The Nexstar-Tegna merger that sought to bring together two of the largest media companies managing over-the-air local network affiliates has been brought to a screeching halt. In August of last year, Nexstar announced a $6.2 billion acquisition of…
M&S knickers - what's happened?
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M&S launches 'Skims' knickers that 'hold the tummy in' for £7 instead of £26
IF you've had Skims shapewear in your online basket but can't bring yourself to fork over the money, M&S has got you covered. The retailer has launched a pair of knickers that “hold the tummy in” for a fraction of the price. Your info…
American Airlines Shuts Down United Merger Talk As Wells Fargo Signals Another Possible Tie-Up
Certainly this past week saw several key stories in the aviation world. First came the story that Spirit Airlines could be liquidated at any moment, only to be followed later in the week by reports that the budget carrier had asked the Trump…
3 Big Takeaways From Texas A&M's Spring Game
The 2026-27 Maroon and White Spring game is officially in the books. For many Texas A&M football players, it was their first opportunity to showcase their skill set in front of the coaches and the 12th Man. For other star veterans, it was an…
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