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M&A

Overview

The phrase mergers and acquisitions (abbreviated M&A) refers to the aspect of corporate strategy, corporate finance and management dealing with the buying, selling and combining of different companies that can aid, finance, or help a growing company in a given industry grow rapidly without having to create another business entity.

Headlines Around the Web

Low rates fail to spur M&A boom

4:37 am - Financial Times

Takeover Panel takes aim at smaller companies

2:47 am - Financial Times

JPMorgan appoints global co-heads of M&A

May 17 - Financial Times

France takes Europe’s SME deal crown

Apr 24 - Financial Times

Letter from Lex – merger Monday

Apr 19 - Financial Times

Beijing at home on global regulatory stage

Apr 17 - Financial Times

M&A deal values hit by turmoil in Europe

Mar 28 - Financial Times

M&C Saatchi celebrates another record year as 'integrated approach' pays off

Mar 19 - Independent

Goldman southeast Asia co-head in US move

Mar 16 - Financial Times

Letter from Lex: all-time highs and lows

Mar 09 - Financial Times

Vodafone: call waiting

Mar 07 - Financial Times

Market Extra: Retailers expect strong M&A wave to continue

Feb 26 - MarketWatch

David Weidner's Writing on the Wall: Buffett unleashes the ultimate Wall St. racket

Feb 19 - MarketWatch

PPR: buyer beware chairman

Feb 16 - Financial Times

Financial Stocks: Financial stocks steady as investors lock in gains

Feb 16 - MarketWatch

Goldman names global M&A co-head

Feb 11 - Financial Times

Incentive scheme nets M&C Saatchi bosses £1.8m each

Feb 05 - Independent

Evercore takes on the big boys

Jan 31 - Financial Times

Slide Show: 5 things to know before Goldman Sachs earnings

Jan 16 - MarketWatch

Muddled M&A advice

Jan 11 - Financial Times

Articles About M&A

Bankers see M&A recovery after deals drop 7 pct so far in 2013

By Reuters UK

A drop in European takeovers has depressed global merger and acquisitions (M&A) activity so far this year, but bankers see activity picking up as a rally in stocks and bonds helps compensate for a prolonged euro-zone recession. (May 18)

MORE TOPICS: DOW JONES, BANK OF AMERICA, BARCLAYS, MERRILL LYNCH, CREDIT SUISSE, QUANTITATIVE EASING

JP Morgan names Cristerna, Ventresca co-heads of global M&A: memo

By Reuters

JP Morgan <JPM.N> has appointed Hernan Cristerna and Chris Ventresca to the newly created roles of co-heads of global mergers and acquisitions (M&A), according to a memo seen by Reuters. (May 17)

MORE TOPICS: GENERAL ELECTRIC, BANK OF AMERICA, MERRILL LYNCH, RETAIL, INVESTMENT

Five Indian Restaurants Among Asia's 101 Best: Survey

By Reuters

A Taiwanese eatery famed for its dumplings was crowned Asia's best restaurant, while restaurants in Beijing claimed the lion's share of spots in the top ten of a new survey of the food-obsessed region's best dining. (May 16)

MORE TOPICS: CHINA, JAPAN, SOUTH KOREA, COURT, THAILAND, INDIA

Farrah Abraham’s Sex Tape Co-Star James Deen Goes Mainstream

By IBTimes AU

James Deen might have been a big deal in the adult film industry, but to the mainstream media, he was practically unknown until “Teen Mom” Farrah Abraham hired him to be her sex tape co-star. Nevertheless, things are looking up for this multi-awarde... (May 14)

IPL 2013 Match 64 Preview: CSK vs DD Live Streaming Information and Prediction

By IBTimes IN

The Chennai Super Kings (CSK) will take on Delhi Daredevils (DD) at M. A. Chidambaram Stadium, Chennai on Tuesday. The match will begin at 8:00 pm IST and will be telecast live on Sony Set Max channel. It will also be live streamed online. (May 14)

Mother’s Day 2013: Hottest Hollywood Moms to Celebrate on Mother’s Day: From Jessica Alba, Miranda Kerr, Beyonce to Angelina Jolie [PHOTOS]

By IBTimes AU

They say that a mom’s job is twice as hard as Dad’s as they keep the family together at home while keeping their careers on track. This goes for celebrity moms who have continued to make their way to Hollywood while staying happy as hands-on moms. (May 13)

MORE TOPICS: CALIFORNIA, UNITED NATIONS, NEW YORK, HOLLYWOOD, AMERICAN IDOL, KIM KARDASHIAN

‘Honey I Shrunk The Kids’ Star Rick Moranis Returns to Spotlight With Album

By IBTimes AU

Anyone who knows the ‘80s surely knows Rick Moranis. The Canadian actor retired from the movie scene in 1997, leaving people wondering what has happened to the extremely likeable glass-wearing comedian who starred in their favourite movies in the past. (May 10)

Selena Gomez on Cover of InStyle: Disney Star Opens Up on Relationship with Justin Bieber

By IBTimes UK

Selena Gomez looked gorgeous as she graced the cover of InStyle magazine. (May 09)

Twitter hires Morgan Stanley banker with IPO, M&A background

By Reuters

Twitter has hired Cynthia Gaylor from Morgan Stanley to run its corporate development team, bringing in a veteran investment banker with experience in acquisitions and initial public offerings. (May 03)

MORE TOPICS: MORGAN STANLEY, TWITTER, INVESTMENT

IPL 2013 Match 45 Preview: CSK vs KXIP Live Streaming Information

By IBTimes IN

The Chennai Super Kings (CSK) will take on Kings XI Punjab (KXIP) at M. A. Chidambaram Stadium, Chennai on Thursday. The match will begin at 4:00 pm IST and will be telecast live on Sony Set Max channel. It will also be live streamed online. (May 02)