Read more merger stories on Newserhttp://www.newser.com/taggrid/2363/merger.html2009 - Newseren-usNewser Feed GeneratorTue, 24 Nov 2009 7:57:08 CSThttp://www.newser.com/story/71826/feds-tear-into-ticketmaster-merger.html?utm_source=syn&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=tagConcerned Justice Department are considering blocking a deal that would create a music industry behemoth—unless major concessions are made. Antitrust officials are worried about the effect the proposed Ticketmaster-Live Nation merger would have on consumer cost and may require the companies to make major concessions, insiders tell the Wall...http://www.newser.com/story/71826/feds-tear-into-ticketmaster-merger.html?utm_source=syn&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=tagFri, 16 Oct 2009 1:41:07 CDThttp://www.newser.com/story/70497/rise-in-mergers-signals-fresh-confidence.html?utm_source=syn&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=tagMergers and acquisitions activity is still way down from pre-financial crisis levels, but a recent flurry of big deals suggests America's chief executives are regaining confidence in their own businesses. Recent mergers have involved strategic buys by big companies instead of the debt-fueled private equity buys seen a couple of...http://www.newser.com/story/70497/rise-in-mergers-signals-fresh-confidence.html?utm_source=syn&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=tagTue, 29 Sep 2009 3:00:49 CDThttp://www.newser.com/story/69882/congress-bofa-clash-over-merrill-secrets.html?utm_source=syn&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=tagBank of America claims it doesn't have to produce details about its decision to merge with Merrill Lynch because the conversations are protected by attorney-client privilege. But the chairman of the House Oversight and Government Reform Committee begs to differ, reports the New York Times . The showdown peaked last week...http://www.newser.com/story/69882/congress-bofa-clash-over-merrill-secrets.html?utm_source=syn&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=tagMon, 21 Sep 2009 5:40:00 CDThttp://www.newser.com/story/69754/merrills-thain-rues-picking-pricey-office-decor-over-ikea.html?utm_source=syn&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=tagMerrill Lynch's former CEO issued an apology of sorts for spending $1.2 million—including $35,000 for a commode—to redecorate his office as the firm bottomed out, Bloomberg reports. “We decorated it in the style that Merrill Lynch offices were, which was very, very nice,” John Thain said...http://www.newser.com/story/69754/merrills-thain-rues-picking-pricey-office-decor-over-ikea.html?utm_source=syn&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=tagFri, 18 Sep 2009 12:21:55 CDThttp://www.newser.com/story/69566/cuomo-hits-5-bofa-directors-with-subpoenas.html?utm_source=syn&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=tagAndrew Cuomo subpoenaed five members of Bank of America’s board of directors today in his probe to uncover whether the bank was truthful to shareholders about losses at Merrill Lynch, the Wall Street Journal reports. The New York Attorney General suspects that the board was fully informed of the trouble...http://www.newser.com/story/69566/cuomo-hits-5-bofa-directors-with-subpoenas.html?utm_source=syn&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=tagWed, 16 Sep 2009 13:50:59 CDThttp://www.newser.com/story/61561/feds-put-gun-to-head-of-bofas-lewis-on-merger.html?utm_source=syn&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=tagBen Bernanke and Henry Paulson may have leaned on Bank of America CEO Ken Lewis too heavily last year when he tried to back out of a deal to acquire Merrill Lynch, say congressional investigators. In fact, a GOP briefing document says the two Bush officals "put a gun to...http://www.newser.com/story/61561/feds-put-gun-to-head-of-bofas-lewis-on-merger.html?utm_source=syn&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=tagWed, 10 Jun 2009 23:32:22 CDThttp://www.newser.com/story/61207/foes-ask-supreme-court-to-block-chrysler-fiat-deal.html?utm_source=syn&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=tagOpponents of Chrysler's sale to Fiat are asking the Supreme Court to block the deal. Three Indiana state pension and construction funds filed emergency papers at the high court early today to put the sale on hold so they can pursue an appeal. The emergency request goes first to Justice...http://www.newser.com/story/61207/foes-ask-supreme-court-to-block-chrysler-fiat-deal.html?utm_source=syn&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=tagSat, 06 Jun 2009 23:49:52 CDThttp://www.newser.com/story/58272/porsche-vw-to-merge.html?utm_source=syn&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=tagPorsche has announced it will merge with Volkswagen after weeks of negotiation between the two German carmakers, reports the BBC. The deal puts an end to Porsche's efforts to take over VW. Porsche already owns a majority stake in the company. While details of the merger remain unclear, VW's individual...http://www.newser.com/story/58272/porsche-vw-to-merge.html?utm_source=syn&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=tagThu, 07 May 2009 4:53:23 CDThttp://www.newser.com/story/57420/angry-shareholders-pelt-bank-chairman-with-shoes.html?utm_source=syn&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=tagAn emergency meeting of troubled Belgian bank Fortis had to be suspended today after raucous shareholders raided the stage and pelted the bank's chairman with shoes. The bank is attempting to broker a sale to BNP Paribas, the French giant, but angry small shareholders booed, shouted down speakers and demanded...http://www.newser.com/story/57420/angry-shareholders-pelt-bank-chairman-with-shoes.html?utm_source=syn&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=tagTue, 28 Apr 2009 8:31:52 CDT