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Anthem to Buy Cigna for $54 Billion, Competition Authorities Expected to Closely Review Deal
AT&T Completes $48 Billion Acquisition of DirecTV to Create Biggest Cable Company in US
AT&T Inc., the second largest wireless carrier in the United States, announced on Friday that it had completed its acquisition of DirecTV, the leading pay TV company in the country, a deal valued at $48.5 billion that creates the biggest cable company in the U.S.
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EU Sees no Competition Concern with Nokia's Acquisition of Alcatel-Lucent
In a press release, the European Commission has approved Nokia's acquisition of Alcatel-Lucent, seeing no competition concern.
Amazon Posts Surprise Quarterly Profit, Surpasses Wal-Mart in Market Value
An unexpected profit in the second quarter pushes Amazon's stock upward, overtaking Wal-Mart in market value, Reuters report.
Nikkei Inc. to Acquire Financial Times Group
In a statement from Pearson's website, Japan's Nikkei has agreed to buy the Financial Times Group from Britain's Pearson.
Qualcomm Reduces Costs, May Split Itself Up
In a press release, Qualcomm Incorporated (NASDAQ: QCOM) has announced a Strategic Realignment Plan designed to improve execution, enhance financial performance and drive profitable growth
Home Depot to Expand Pro Division
Home Depot has agreed to buy Interline Brands Inc. to enhance it's Pro division for $1.63 billion in cash, according to Home Depot's news release.
St. Jude Medical Inc Expands Portfolio of Medical Devices that Aids Heart Failure
St. Jude Medical Inc., a maker of medical devices that aid heart failure, has agreed to buy Thoratec Corporation for about $3.4 billion, according to St. Jude's press release.
'GTA 6' PS4 Release Date Expected In 2018! Rockstar To Bring Back Six-Star Wanted Levels In Gameplay
'GTA 6' PS4 Release Date Expected In 2018! Rockstar To Bring Back Six-Star Wanted Levels In Gameplay
'Elder Scrolls 6' Release Date Happening Next Year? Title Will Be 'Redguard' Not 'Argonia'?
'Elder Scrolls 6' Release Date Happening Next Year? Title Will Be 'Redguard' Not 'Argonia'?
'Kingdom Hearts 3' Release Date Expected To Be Announced At D23 Expo; Star Wars & Marvel Characters To Be Introduced
'Kingdom Hearts 3' Release Date Expected To Be Announced At D23 Expo; Star Wars & Marvel Characters To Be Introduced