Technology
Microsoft-Activision Deal Divides Regulators
While market watchdogs in the European Union and China have given the green light, the software giant is still fighting battles in the US and UK to get the deal approved.
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Banking
Focusing On Development: Q&A With Bank Of America
Bank of America discusses the elements that go into winning the North American regional Best Bank award.
Economics, Policy & Regulation
Mexico Steps Up As Largest US Trading Partner
Mexico surges ahead of China as America's top trading partner in part due to geopolitical tensions and Covid-related disruptions.
Banking
Cineworld To Drop Screens
The cinema chain exits bankruptcy, touts vote-of-confidence and opts to sell European and Israeli assets—but only if the price is right.
Economics, Policy & Regulation
Companies Face Tougher Standards
Silicon Valley Bank and other recently collapsed banks all received clean bills of health from outside auditors raising the question of whether accounting standards themselves need to be reformed.
Economics, Policy & Regulation
Biden Flip-Flops On Climate With Willow Project Approval
The Biden administrationpleased progressives by cancelling drilling projects on federal territory shortly after taking officebut recently approvedConoco Phillips’s $8 billion Willow Project in Alaska.
Capital Raising & Corporate Finance
Venture Capital And Crypto Investors Eye Alternatives After US Bank Failures
The Middle East could prove a profitable oasis.
Economics, Policy & Regulation
Dreaming Of Safe Banks In A Nightmare Scenario
Could the SVB and Signature Bank runs have been prevented?
Economics, Policy & Regulation
World Bank: Quick Leadership Turnaround
World Bank President David Malpass—a Trump administration appointee—will soon be replaced by theBiden administration's pick,former Mastercard CEO Ajay Banga.
Capital Raising & Corporate Finance
Activist Investors Swarm Salesforce Amid Layoffs
Salesforce joins Microsoft and other tech companies in reducing headcount.
Economics, Policy & Regulation
Energized US Agency Takes On Giants
The FTC is suing to block the merger of Nvidia and Arm as well as the purchase of virtual-reality startup Within by Meta (Facebook).
Capital Raising & Corporate Finance
US Imposes New Tax On Buybacks
The excise tax—also meant to prevent corporations from amassing excess capital at the top—is anticipated to raise around $74 billion.