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What Happens If Carl Icahn Walks Away From His $9.25/Share Bid For Remainder Of Federal-Mogul?
Thursday, November 17, 2016 - 12:54pm | 715Read More...Carl Icahn's quest for taking Federal-Mogul Holdings Corp (NASDAQ: FDML) remains a pipe dream. At least that is what the third successive extension of the deadline for the expiry of tender offer is suggesting. The Offer And Deadline Extensions Most recently, on November 15, Icahn Enterprises LP (...
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Carl Icahn And Mario Gabelli's Battle Over Federal-Mogul Could End Soon
Thursday, November 10, 2016 - 9:44am | 470Read More...The battle of billionaires to take control of auto parts retailer Federal-Mogul Holdings Corp (NASDAQ: FDML) is heating up. It remains to be seen which of the billionaires can sway it his way. With the 12 a.m. ET, November 14 deadline for the expiration of the tender offer to acquire all shares...
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McDonald's China Restaurant Sale Process: Have Investors Sold The Rumor?
Tuesday, August 23, 2016 - 10:02am | 502Read More...McDonald's Corporation (NYSE: MCD) has been looking to sell part or all of its operations in Asia to a strategic buyer who can bring local expertise and knowledge of the unique markets. McDonald's entered into discussions with private equity firms to buy 2,800 of its restaurants in North Asia on...
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You Won't See Marissa Mayer Or Nikesh Arora At Allen & Co.'s Annual Sun Valley Conference
Tuesday, July 5, 2016 - 1:52pm | 314Read More...Allen & Co, a boutique investment bank firm with a focus on media and entertainment companies, hosts an annual shindig for the "who's who" of the industry. Last year's event at Idaho's Sun Valley Resort attracted more than 300 executives in the media, finance, politics and technology spaces....
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Brexit Thwarts Starz's Attempts To Partner With Lions Gate
Wednesday, June 29, 2016 - 11:19am | 277Read More...Starz (NASDAQ: STRZA) and Lions Gate Entertainment Corp. (USA) (NYSE: LGF) were heavily rumored to merge, but the recent Brexit voting outcome will likely prevent that from happening. According to the New York Post, one of the banks involved in the deal withdrew from the process after the British...
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Twitter Wanted To Merge With Yahoo? NY Post Says Dorsey Is No Longer Interested
Friday, June 3, 2016 - 7:50am | 323Read More...New York Post's James Covert reported on Twitter Inc (NYSE: TWTR)'s meeting with Yahoo! Inc. (NASDAQ: YHOO) that took place several weeks ago. The meeting was initially to explore merger opportunities between the two companies. "Jack Dorsey's struggling social network met with...
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Report: Viacom Looking To Replace Its CEO And Entire Board
Tuesday, May 31, 2016 - 9:36am | 208Read More...A new CEO change may be coming to Viacom, Inc. (NASDAQ: VIAB), according to the New York Post. Sumner Redstone, the ailing 92-year whose family controls 80 percent of Viacom's Class A voting shares, recently removed the company's CEO Philippe Dauman and George Abrams, a Viacom board member, from...
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Report: Facebook Working On Potential Rival To YouTube
Monday, May 16, 2016 - 9:43am | 323Read More...According to a report by the New York Post, Facebook Inc (NASDAQ: FB) is working on a potential service to compete against Alphabet Inc (NASDAQ: GOOG) (NASDAQ: GOOGL)'s YouTube platform. The New York Post suggested that Facebook is "searching for fresh ways to work with the music industry," and...
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Analyst Not Surprised About JCPenney, Says Anecdotal Evidence Is Clear
Friday, May 6, 2016 - 3:43pm | 340Read More...J C Penney Company Inc (NYSE: JCP) shares are poised to finish the week down more than 10 percent after the company announced it will be taking a series of drastic measures to help protect the struggling companies bottom line. The New York Post reported that JCPenney has slashed payroll, frozen...
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JCPenney Tumbles Amid Report Company Is 'Taking Emergency Measures To Stay Afloat'
Friday, May 6, 2016 - 8:51am | 270Read More...Shares of J C Penney Company Inc (NYSE: JCP) tumbled more than 7 percent early Friday morning after the New York Post reported that the retailer has been forced to take "emergency measures" to "stay afloat." The New York Post, citing an internal memo it obtained, said JCPenney saw "unexpected light...
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Verizon 'Just Got One Step Closer' To Acquiring Yahoo's Assets
Thursday, April 28, 2016 - 10:36am | 258Read More...The New York Post reported Wednesday evening that Verizon Communications Inc. (NYSE: VZ) is "one step closer" to acquiring Yahoo! Inc. (NASDAQ: YHOO)'s Internet properties. The New York Post, citing its sources, noted that Yahoo's recent agreement with activist investor and major shareholder...
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Verizon, TPG, YP Holdings All Want Yahoo; Company Warns Of Search Engine Revenue Drop
Tuesday, April 19, 2016 - 9:38am | 309Read More...According to a report by Bloomberg, Yahoo! Inc. (NASDAQ: YHOO) is likely talking with just three players to sell its Internet assets. Bloomberg, citing "people familiar with the matter," stated that Verizon Communications Inc. (NYSE: VZ) is battling with the private equity firm TPG and the digital...
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Here's Why Cablevision Spiked Higher Friday Morning
Friday, April 15, 2016 - 1:53pm | 175Read More...Shares of Cablevision Systems Corporation (NYSE: CVC) surged to a 52-week high of $34.05 on Friday following a report the company's sale to Altice cleared a regulatory hurdle. According to the New York Post, New York City's government "accepted" the fact that it cannot stop...
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Verizon, SoftBank 'The Only Real Competition' To Acquire Yahoo's Internet Assets
Thursday, April 14, 2016 - 9:19am | 302Read More...The New York Post reported late Wednesday evening Verizon Communications Inc. (NYSE: VZ) is now considered the front-runner to acquire Yahoo! Inc. (NASDAQ: YHOO)'s internet properties, but a deal isn't guaranteed just yet. The New York Post stated Verizon's "simple cash deal...
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Report: Staples May Freeze Prices To Get Office Depot Merger Approval
Monday, April 4, 2016 - 11:43am | 180Read More...According to a report by the New York Post, Staples, Inc. (NASDAQ: SPLS) told a federal judge it is committed to freezing its prices for the next three years to appease regulatory concerns and move forward its proposed acquisition of Office Depot Inc (NASDAQ: ODP). The Federal Trade Commission...














