Mergers
Trump is Doubling Down on Obama and Bush's Legacy of Going Soft on Antitrust Problems
The last three US presidents have all had relatively weak stances on busting monopolies, which has led to worsening America's income inequality.
Yahoo! Is Dead, Will Now Be Called ‘Altaba'
If the Verizon deal goes through, one of Silicon Valley’s most famous brand names will soon exist only in our memories.
AT&T and Time Warner Execs Vow to Protect Press Freedom Under Trump
The issue of First Amendment free speech protections is now front and center.
AT&T CEO Says $85B Time Warner Deal Will Be Tremendous for Consumers
But public interest groups warn that media consolidation usually leads to higher prices.
The $85 Billion Question: Will the FCC Review the AT&T-Time Warner Deal?
AT&T and Time Warner want to avoid FCC scrutiny. That’s unlikely.
AT&T Set to Rack Up Massive Debt as Time Warner CEO Hits the Jackpot
If the deal goes through, AT&T will be saddled with a gargantuan amount of debt, as much as $200 billion or more.
Public Interest Groups Sound the Alarm Over Possible AT&T-Time Warner Merger
Vertical integration is back.
FCC Approves New US Broadband Giant in Charter-Time Warner Cable Merger
Public interest groups warn the deal, which will create a massive new broadband giant with more than 20 million customers in 41 states, will lead to higher prices for consumers.
Looming Charter-TWC Merger Could Hurt Video Streaming, Advocates Warn
Anti-merger groups warn that if safeguards aren’t put in place, the merger could be a threat to over-the-top streaming services.
Senators Including Bernie Sanders Are Worried About the $80B Charter-TWC Merger
Critics warn the deal could stifle competition and consumer choice.
What to Expect When Pfizer and Allergan Are Expecting
What will the biggest pharmaceutical merger ever mean for drug discovery?