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IVF giant again in play after new bid pumps up shares

A major player in the IVF service space is considering a higher takeover proposal from a consortium made up of two heavyweight investment firms.

AAP · Apr 13

Federal judge extends restraining order on $6.2B merger of local TV giants Nexstar and Tegna

A federal judge has extended an emergency restraining order on a $6.2 billion merger between Nexstar Media Group and Tegna for one week

The Independent UK · Apr 10

Hologic Stock at 52-Week High in 2026: Buy or Sell Ahead of $18.3 Billion Blackstone Takeover Closure?

Hologic Inc. shares hit a fresh 52-week high of $76.07 Tuesday as the medical technology company's $18.3 billion buyout by private equity giants Blackstone and TPG appeared on track to close as early as April 7, leaving investors with a narrow window to decide whether to buy, sell or ride…

International Business Times · Apr 7

Gifts and soup from 'Uncle Jeffrey': The Epstein ties that ended Kathy Ruemmler’s run at Goldman

Kathy Ruemmler's resignation as Goldman Sachs’ top lawyer comes after emails show she stayed close with Jeffrey Epstein long after his conviction on sex crimes

The Independent UK · Feb 13

Top Goldman Sachs lawyer resigns after Epstein files release

The ex-White House counsel to former President Obama is the latest high-profile figure to resign following the DOJ's recent release.

Axios · Feb 13

Rio Tinto and Glencore abandon revived $260bn merger plan

After weeks of talks mining companies say they cannot reach a deal that delivers value for shareholders

The Guardian - UK · Feb 5

Norfolk Southern's profit slips 12% amid merger costs and economic uncertainty

Norfolk Southern's quarterly profit slipped 12% amid the uncertain economy, as well as costs related to its efforts to merge with Union Pacific and create a transcontinental railroad

The Independent UK · Jan 29

Bluescope Steel entices shareholders with $438m payday

Australia's biggest steelmaker will pay investors a special dividend of $1 per share after rejecting a takeover overture from Kerry Stokes and a US partner.

AAP · Jan 13

Mining companies Glencore and Rio Tinto in talks over £190bn merger to create world’s biggest

The FT estimates a total merger could result in a company worth in excess of $260bn (£193bn)

The Independent UK · Jan 9

Glencore shares surge after confirming talks with Rio Tinto over mega-merger

Its share price was up by more than 8% on Friday morning.

Evening Standard · Jan 9