Omnicom says its acquisition of rival Interpublic Group makes it well positioned to grow under the “new era of marketing.”
They’re the ultimate bets companies can make on their futures. So M&A activity can reflect confidence in the economy.
SPAC stands for special purpose acquisition company. It’s how the parent company of Donald Trump’s Truth Social platform is planning to go public.
Many are struggling with high deposit rates and shaky commercial real estate portfolios. Some seek to bulk up as a solution.
Publicly held Diamondback Energy is buying privately held oil driller Endeavor Energy Resources, creating a company worth $50 billion.
Recent mergers and the ongoing debt limit negotiations in Congress could be prompting companies to borrow more.
The companies’ plans have drawn skepticism from trade unions, consumer advocate groups and Colorado’s attorney general.
Some experts say the decision is rooted in the U.K.’s efforts to develop its own tech industry.
The Federal Trade Commission said Microsoft’s planned takeover could suppress competitors.
Kroger would become a bigger competitor against giants like Walmart, giving it more bargaining power over suppliers.
