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Union Pacific argues for its $85B acquisition of Norfolk Southern in new railroad merger application
Union Pacific hopes the new application it filed Thursday will be enough to persuade regulators that its $85 billion acquisition of Norfolk Southern would be good for the country. The U.S. Surface Transportation Board rejected Union Pacific's…
Union Pacific argues for its $85B acquisition of Norfolk Southern in new railroad merger application
OMAHA, Neb. (AP) — Union Pacific hopes regulators will be convinced this time that its $85 billion acquisition of Norfolk Southern that it detailed for the second time Thursday will be good for the country. The U.S. Surface Transportation…
The Key Podcast: Why Match Matters in M&A
Mergers and acquisitions might be discussed more frequently among some institutions in higher ed, but they remain difficult endeavors that often come down to fit. In the latest episode of The Key, Inside Higher Ed 's news and analysis podcast…
EU Eases Merger Rules to Compete With US and Chinese Giants
The European Union announced plans to revamp its merger rules, lifting some of the barriers to creating big local firms capable of competing with US and Chinese giants. In its first major overhaul to M&A policy in two decades, the bloc's executive…
B&M European Value Retail advances Thursday, outperforms market
B&M European Value Retail S.A. BME shares rose 2.07% to £1.67 Thursday, on what proved to be an all-around positive trading session for the stock market, with the FTSE 100 Index UKX rising 1.62% to 10,378.82. B&M European Value Retail S.A.
Pernod Ricard Eyes a Future Alone After Ended Merger Talks
This article is for subscribers only. Bonjour et Bienvenue to the Paris Edition. I'm Paris Bureau Chief Alan Katz. If you haven't yet, subscribe now to the Paris Edition newsletter. The company statement was terse — as they often are when…
Northeastern's Merger With NYC College Finally Nears Finish Line
Northeastern University 's takeover of New York City's Marymount Manhattan College will be completed this summer. First agreed to nearly two years ago, the tie-up is slated to receive final clearance from the US Department of Education in the…
Take 2: Norfolk Southern, Union Pacific again put merger bid to regulators
While the deal's opponents have strongly rejected that that could be possible, the two companies have stood by their argument that the merger will do just that by better allowing the rail industry to compete with trucking. Patrick Fuchs (left)…
Gildan Activewear Posts Loss as HanesBrands Acquisition Lifts Sales
Gildan Activewear reported a first-quarter loss even as sales rose, lifted by contributions from the company's recently acquired HanesBrands business. The apparel manufacturer on Thursday posted a net loss of $65.8 million, or 36 cents a share…
Union Pacific, Norfolk Southern Refile Rail-Merger Application
The proposed $71.5 billion merger between and to form a coast-to-coast railroad run by a single operator will have a projected 39% of the market share of rail freight in the U.S., the two railroads said. The companies on Thursday resubmitted their…
Bpce: BPCE finalizes the acquisition of novobanco and takes a decisive step in its European strategy
BPCE finalizes the acquisition of novobanco and takes a decisive step in its European strategy Paris and Lisbon, April 30, 2026 BPCE announces the completion of the acquisition of 100% of the capital of novobanco, Portugal's fourth-largest bank…
Rails rivals, unions unite to block the Norfolk Southern-Union Pacific merger (UNP:NYSE)
A broad coalition has emerged this week to oppose Union Pacific's proposed $85B acquisition of Norfolk Southern (NSC). The Stop the Rail Merger Coalition includes railroads, labor unions, and industry groups, who are united in warning that the…
GSR V Acquisition Corp. Files for $200M IPO
GSR V Acquisition, a blank-check company, filed for a $200 million initial public offering. The company said it plans to focus its search for an initial business combination on high-potential businesses based in the U.S. The company said its…
Union Pacific Says Merger Would Cut Shipping Costs by $3.5B - TT
(Union Pacific by Nati Harnik/Associated Press; Norfolk Southern by Gene J. Puskar/Associated Press) Railroad operators Union Pacific Corp. and Norfolk Southern Corp. say their proposed $72 billion deal would save shippers $3.5 billion annually in…
CREDIT AGRICOLE SA: LCL and Crédit Agricole Assurances finalise the acquisition of Milleis Group and strengthen their wealth management strategy
Villejuif, Paris, 30 April 2026 LCL and Crédit Agricole Assurances finalise the acquisition of Milleis Group and strengthen their wealth management strategy LCL and Crédit Agricole Assurances today finalised the joint acquisition of…
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