British regulators approve $19 billion Vodafone Three mobile merger

NFL approves sale of minority stake in the Philadelphia Eagles at $8.3 billion value

The National Football league has approved the sale of a minority stake in the Philadelphia Eagles to two family investment groups.

CNBC - 7h

Exxon Mobil Targets 10% Annual Earnings Growth Through 2030

The biggest U.S. oil company laid out a six-year strategic plan in which it it plans to grow earnings at a compound annual growth rate of 10% and boost spending on capital projects through 2030.

The Wall Street Journal - 11h

Kroger-Albertsons Merger Blocked by Court

The ruling hands a victory to Biden antitrust enforcers, who said the $20 billion supermarket merger would erode competition and raise prices for consumers.

The Wall Street Journal - 1d

House approves $895 billion defense bill with gender-affirming care restrictions

The House approved the massive $895 billion National Defense Authorization Act on Wednesday, after a controversial provision on gender-affirming care prompted backlash from Democrats.

CBS News - 3h

House approves mammoth annual defense policy bill

The House on Wednesday passed the annual defense policy bill, sending the mammoth measure to the Senate for consideration ahead of Congress’s end-of-month deadline. The legislation — known as the ...

The Hill - 4h

Most approve of Trump transition handling: Poll

More than half of Americans approve of the way President-elect Trump is handling the presidential transition, a new CNN poll showed. The survey, conducted by SSRS, shows that 55 percent of ...

The Hill - 6h

NFL approves sale of a minority stake in the Philadelphia Eagles at $8.3 billion value

The National Football League has approved the sale of a minority stake in the Philadelphia Eagles to two family investment groups.

NBC News - 9h

Albertsons abandons merger and sues Kroger

Albertsons said Wednesday that it has terminated a $25 billion merger agreement with Kroger and will sue the grocery giant, alleging the company didn’t do enough to get the deal done. Judges in ...

The Hill - 10h

Albertsons abandons merger with Kroger after a judge temporarily blocked the deal

Albertsons called off a $25 billion merger with rival Kroger after a judge temporarily halted the deal. The grocery chain is also suing Kroger for willful breach of contract and breach of the ...

CBS News - 11h

The Three-Dollars Problem

Turbulence ahoi

Financial Times - 12h

Klarna fined $50mn and reprimanded by Swedish regulator

Buy now, pay later specialist found to have broken anti-money laundering rules

Financial Times - 16h

Federal Judge Blocks $25 Billion Kroger-Albertsons Grocery Merger

The ruling, citing a potential loss of competition, was a victory for the Federal Trade Commission. Later, a Washington State judge blocked the deal on similar grounds.

The New York Times - 23h

Judges block Kroger-Albertsons merger. Continuing the courtroom fight could test investors’ patience.

The supermarket chains said they were disappointed with Tuesday’s court rulings, adding that they are reviewing their options.

MarketWatch - 1d

Judge blocks Albertsons-Kroger $25 billion supermarket merger

A U.S. district judge in Oregon has blocked a $25 billion bid by supermarket giant Kroger to take over rival Albertsons, ruling that the Federal Trade Commission's concerns about the merger's ...

NBC News - 1d

Federal judge temporarily blocks Kroger-Albertsons merger

A federal judge has temporarily blocked the merger of grocery giants Kroger and Albertsons after a three-week hearing. The Federal Trade Commission sued over the $25 billion deal in February, ...

CBS News - 1d

Federal judge blocks $25B Kroger-Albertsons merger, but leaves door open for future deal

A federal judge on Tuesday blocked the proposed $25 billion merger of grocery giants Kroger and Albertsons, ruling that the deal would limit competition and harm consumers, but the judge left the ...

The Hill - 1d

How will Trump change AI safety regulations?

President-elect Donald Trump has promised changes to policies regarding artificial intelligence. Elizabeth Kelly, the director of the U.S. Artificial Intelligence Safety Institute, joins CBS News ...

CBS News - 1d

UK 'keeping close eye' on British jihadists

Home Office minister Angela Eagle tells the BBC that UK intelligence services are monitoring the situation.

BBC News - 1d

Three blissful beachside escapes

Feet-in-the-sand stays in Egypt, California and Indonesia

Financial Times - 3d

British pubs are changing — but is it enough?

Group valuations have fallen over the past decade but there are signs that larger companies can still eke out growth

Financial Times - 4d

13 Deals on WIRED-Approved Gear at Walmart

Treat yourself or someone else to discounts on our favorite TVs, headphones, and more.

Wired - 5d

U.S. Ship Regulator Probes Spain's Alleged Blocking of Vessels

The U.S.-flagged ships were blocked from a Spanish port after Spain reportedly said it would wave off vessels believed to be carrying military equipment for Israel.

The Wall Street Journal - 5d

Observer newspaper sale to Tortoise Media approved

The Scott Trust and Guardian Media Group agreed the sale on Friday, despite pushback from staff.

BBC News - 5d

Vodafone’s black forest addiction

Not out of the woods yet

Financial Times - 5d

Jeff Bezos Says He’s ‘Optimistic’ About Trump’s Goal of Cutting Regulations

‘If I can help do that, I’m going to help him,’ the Amazon founder said of the incoming president’s deregulatory initiative.

Inc. - 6d

Vodafone-Three UK merger set to ring changes on Britain’s mobile landscape

Deal will reduce number of operators in the country from four to three

Financial Times - 6d

Regulators sign off on new global rules for insurers

Rules will not require insurance companies to set aside more capital but could raise their reporting costs

Financial Times - 6d

Vodafone-Three Merger Gets Conditional U.K. Clearance

The Competition and Markets Authority said the deal will likely boost competition in the U.K. mobile sector, but would only proceed if both companies implement certain conditions.

The Wall Street Journal - 6d

British regulators approve $19 billion Vodafone-Three mobile merger

British regulators said the tie-up can proceed if both companies sign "binding commitments to invest billions" to roll out a 5G network across the U.K.

CNBC - 6d

Vodafone boss says prices won't rise after Three 'mega-merger'

The deal, which creates the UK's biggest mobile network, has had to overcome competition concerns.

BBC News - 6d

UK regulator approves £16.5bn combination of Vodafone and Three

Merger is expected to create Britain’s largest mobile operator

Financial Times - 6d

Deutsche Bank chief calls for relief on regulation and ‘rethink’ on tax

Call comes amid discontent with Germany’s ruling coalition ahead of snap election in February

Financial Times - Dec. 4

UK medicines regulator needs more resources, drugmakers say

Report by industry group finds MHRA’s ‘capacity and predictability’ is biggest factor deterring investment

Financial Times - Dec. 4

Democrats push back on Republican COVID-19 report

House Democrats on the Select Subcommittee on the Coronavirus Pandemic on Tuesday released their own report responding to the Republican-led panel's final report, deeming the subcommittee to have ...

The Hill - Dec. 3

Exxon Mobil Names Ammann Upstream President as Mallon Retires

The head of Exxon Mobil’s massive exploration and production arm is retiring after more than three decades with the energy giant and will be replaced by a former General Motors executive.

The Wall Street Journal - Dec. 3