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Watching And Waiting
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Marvin R Clark
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Tuesday, October 13, 2015 11:59 PM EDT
In the past 24 hours or so, we’ve seen more than $210 billion in acquisitions announced. Mergers and acquisitions are on track for a record year. So far in 2015, there have been nearly $3.5 trillion worth of transactions.
SABMiller Accepts ABInBev Offer, Approved Deal Would Create Beer Giant
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Steve Hach
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Tuesday, October 13, 2015 2:37 PM EDT
It took some extra cash and effort, but the long-proposed merger deal between SAB Miller and AB InBev is now a reality with the news today that SAB Miller accepted a sweetened offer from Anheuser-Busch InBev SA/NV totaling at $104 billion.
Pound Sterling’s Lift On M&A Deal Fleeting
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Daily Forex
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Tuesday, October 13, 2015 8:56 AM EDT
Earlier in the trading session, the Pound Sterling had taken center stage among major currencies with a huge M&A deal giving the Pound a short term lift.
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More Worthwhile Pursuits
Article By:
Marvin R Clark
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Tuesday, October 13, 2015 4:07 AM EDT
Crude oil futures settled 5.1 percent lower after gaining almost 9 percent last week. The dollar was down slightly.
Dell Buys EMC In Record $67BN Deal: Creates "World's Largest Private Integrated Tech Company"
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Tyler Durden
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Monday, October 12, 2015 7:32 AM EDT
Under the terms of the agreement, EMC shareholders will receive $24.05 per share in cash in addition to tracking stock linked to a portion of EMC’s economic interest in the VMware business.
Oil & Gas Stock Roundup: BP Agrees To Record Oil Spill Fine, Suncor Launches Hostile Bid
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Zacks Investment Research
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Thursday, October 8, 2015 8:03 AM EDT
It was a mixed week for the sector. While West Texas Intermediate (WTI) crude futures remained essentially unchanged at $45.54 per barrel, natural gas prices plunged 6.8% to $2.45 per million Btu.
Close Calls
Article By:
Marvin R Clark
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Wednesday, October 7, 2015 10:30 PM EDT
The S&P 500 closed at its highest level in three weeks. The S&P 500 has been up for 6 out of the past 7 sessions. The S&P is down 3.09 percent for the year and the Dow is off by 5.11 percent ytd.
Dollar-Bloc Run Continues, Sterling Shines
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Marc Chandler
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Wednesday, October 7, 2015 7:12 AM EDT
Since the Federal Reserve left rates on hold on September 17, the dollar-bloc currencies have outperformed the euro, yen, and sterling, all three of which are lower against the dollar.
Here’s How To Profit From The Market’s M&A Craze
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InvestorsAlley
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Friday, September 25, 2015 6:41 PM EDT
Investing in M&A deals can be a misunderstood and low return strategy, but current spreads on some deals are too good to pass up. Marshall Hargrave is looking at five possible deals that, if approved, mean quick gains for investors who buy in now.
Towers Watson Shareholders Are Getting A Raw Deal
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David Trainer
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Thursday, September 24, 2015 9:30 PM EDT
Many investors in professional services firm Towers Watson have viewed the recent merger with reinsurer Willis Group as a raw deal for Towers Watson shareholders.
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This High Profile REIT Merger Is A Win-Win For Shareholders
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Tim Plaehn
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Tuesday, September 22, 2015 6:47 PM EDT
The just-announced merger between Starwood Waypoint Residential Trust and Colony American Homes has the potential to form a top-performing REIT and generate at least mid-teens returns for investors.
Oil And Gas M&A Lows And Highs In 2015
Anheuser-Busch InBev Seeks Mega-Merger With SABMiller
Thomas Drolet Warns Of A Coming Grand Canyon Of Uranium Supply Deficit And Shares Three Ways To Profit By It
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The Energy Report
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Tuesday, September 15, 2015 4:13 PM EDT
A Grand Canyon of supply deficit is opening up in the uranium markets, with 66 nuclear reactors under construction globally and more restarting in Japan.