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Monarch Tractor's collapse ends with an acquisition by Caterpillar
Monarch Tractor's assets have been acquired by construction giant Caterpillar, after struggling to pivot to a software services business, according to filings with the United States Patent and Trademark Office. The acquisition, first reported by…
Viant Technology Shares Rise on TVision Insights Acquisition
The connected TV advertising company's stock was up 11% to $11.28 in Wednesday morning trading. Shares are down 6.3% this year. Viant plans to integrate TVision's attention tracking data into its buying platform. It said Wednesday that the addition…
Airline mega-merger story is all about Trump
United Airlines CEO Scott Kirby floated the idea of a merger with American Airlines while meeting with President Trump last month, according to multiple reports. Why it matters: Corporate America has concluded that federal antitrust approval now…
Ilkka Oyj: Acquisition of own shares on 15 April 2026
Ilkka Oyj Stock Exchange Release 15 April 2026, at 07:00 p.m. EEST Ilkka Oyj: Acquisition of own shares on 15 April 2026 Date15 April 2026 Exchange transactionBuy Share trading codeILKKA2 Amount, shares1,605 Average price/share (EUR)4.4075 Total…
Paramount CEO to skip Senate hearing on WBD merger for personal reason
In response, Ted Lehman, senior vice president and head of U.S. public policy and government affairs at Paramount, said Ellison will not be able to participate in the hearing because of a death in the family. This hearing marks the second time…
Natalie Cassidy cuts a chic figure at the M&S Sparks launch
Have YOU got a story? Email: tips@dailymail.co.uk Natalie Cassidy joined AJ Odudu and Katherine Jenkins at the M&S Sparks Launch at 180 The Strand in London on Wednesday night. The EastEnders ' actress, 42, cut a glamorous figure with a fresh…
Defining acquisition on a wartime footing
The President, the Secretary of War, and the Chief of Space Operations are all saying it: We no longer have the luxury of time. This isn't rhetoric. It is a direct response to a fundamental change in our strategic and geopolitical environment. The…
M&T Bank Corp. stock outperforms competitors despite losses on the day
Shares of M&T Bank Corp. MTB shed 1.55% to $217.10 Wednesday, on what proved to be an all-around mixed trading session for the stock market, with the S&P 500 Index SPX rising 0.80% to 7,022.95 and the Dow Jones Industrial Average DJIA falling 0.15%…
Abu Dhabi's XRG Upbeat on European Prospects, Open to More M&A
Abu Dhabi's state oil company, which recently closed a three-way merger to create a $60 billion petrochemical behemoth, said it's confident about Europe's economic prospects and remains open to new deals. “We're not ruling out additional…
Jerry Bruckheimer, Emma Thomas Grilled On Not Signing Merger Letter - CinemaCon
Mega-producers Jerry Bruckheimer (F1) and Emma Thomas (Oppenheimer) were grilled at CinemaCon Wednesday over why they haven't signed an open letter in heavy circulation calling on regulators to block the Paramount-Warner merger. “First of…
Emily Atack looks stunning in a red swimsuit for new M&S campaign
Have YOU got a story? Email tips@dailymail.com Emily Atack looked stunning in a red swimsuit for a new M&S campaign launched on Wednesday. The Rivals actress, 36, showed off her incredible figure in the flattering one-piece as she lounged in a…
M&T Bank 1Q Profit Rises on Loan Growth
The company posted net income of $664 million, or $4.13 a share, up from $584 million, or $3.32 a share, the year prior. Adjusted earnings were $4.18 a share. Analysts polled by FactSet expected $4.02 a share. Net interest income rose to $1.75…
United Airlines And American Airlines Merger Looks Huge But It Shouldn't Happen (NASDAQ:UAL)
United Airlines (UAL) is exploring a potential acquisition of American Airlines (AAL), which would create a dominant U.S. carrier with a 34.1% market share. Fleet and network synergies exist, but significant mismatches in fleet legacy, alliance…
Rochelle Humes' 'fab' £30 M&S top is 'great for summer
When it comes to building a capsule wardrobe, good quality basics are essential - and one celebrity who nails the chic, minimalist look every single time is Rochelle Humes. We are forever looking to the former Saturdays singer for her polished…
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Hollywood stars & workers unite against Paramount-WBD merger
More than 1,400 actors, directors and filmmakers have signed an open letter opposing the proposed merger of Paramount and Warner Bros Discovery, arguing the deal would harm an already weakened entertainment industry, reports the BBC. The…
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