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

Tobago’s push for greater autonomy fails at final hurdle

Local politicians decry major setback in decades-long battle for more political and economic independence. A new attempt to give the Caribbean island of Tobago more self-governance has been ...

The Guardian - 1d

Fantasy Baseball Today: Wyatt Langford among young players who are deserving of Fantasy managers' patience

Plus, Chris Towers explains his tempered optimism for Francisco Alvarez

CBS Sports - 1d

Investors need to keep an eye on Ukraine

Now is the time for money managers to at least think about how they would respond if peace broke out

Financial Times - 1d

What it was like in courtroom during Daniel Penny acquittal

In New York City, a jury acquitted a man in the chokehold death of a subway rider. Daniel Penny had pleaded not guilty to second-degree manslaughter and criminally negligent homicide charges. CBS ...

CBS News - 2d

Federal court blocks ACA coverage for Dreamers

A federal court in North Dakota has blocked Affordable Care Act (ACA) coverage for immigrants that came into the U.S. illegally as children, also known as “Dreamers.” U.S. District Judge Daniel M. ...

The Hill - 2d

Five players who could sign MLB's next big contract, and why it might take a while to beat Aaron Judge's $360M

Juan Soto just signed the biggest deal in MLB history, so who will be the next member of the Big Contract Club?

CBS Sports - 2d

Russia's authoritarianism and imperialism block a just peace in Ukraine

The Russo-Ukrainian war cannot end until all sides want a stable and just peace, and the greatest obstacle to such an outcome is the Russian regime, which is deeply authoritarian and hostile to ...

The Hill - 2d

‘Merger Monday’ spree signals revival of deals since Trump victory

US companies ink more than $35bn in transactions as election sends jolt of enthusiasm through industry

Financial Times - 2d

Omnicom and AssuredPartners mergers highlight need for ‘scale’ as dealmakers get busy

A pair of big-money acquisitions by advertising company Omnicom and insurance broker Arthur J. Gallagher tip the scales at a combined $27 billion.

MarketWatch - 2d

Global green subsidy race draws investor attention

Europe, the US and China are vying to be the most attractive destination for investment in sustainability

Financial Times - 3d

Omnicom and Interpublic in merger talks to become largest advertising group

A $30bn-plus deal would come as most of the money in the industry is being siphoned off by big tech companies

Financial Times - 3d

Advertising Firms Omnicom and Interpublic Nearing Merger That Would Reshape Industry

A deal would create the world’s largest advertising company, with net revenue of more than $20 billion, topping WPP’s $15.1 billion.

The Wall Street Journal - 3d

Trump on Syria conflict: ‘This is not our fight’

President-elect Trump heavily criticized Syrian rebels for their move to overtake the city of Damascus on Saturday, but emphasized that this was not America’s fight. “Russia, because they are so ...

The Hill - 4d

Apartment block blast in The Hague kills at least four as search continues

Fears of higher death toll as mayor of Dutch city says chances of finding people alive under rubble are slim. At least four people have died after an explosion and fire caused a building to ...

The Guardian - 4d

The next S&P 500 shake-up could usher in Coinbase, Block, or these other stocks

The S&P 500 index committee makes quarterly changes, with Robinhood and Vertiv among other companies that meet the criteria. But choosing new entrants is “more art than science.”

MarketWatch - 4d

Explosion hits apartment block in The Netherlands

One person died and three others were injured after explosions and a fire hit a three-story apartment block in the Dutch city of The Hague on Saturday, the mayor of the city said.

NBC News - 4d

Federal judges uphold law that could ban TikTok in the U.S.

A panel of three federal Appeals Court judges ruled unanimously to uphold a law Friday that could potentially ban TikTok in the U.S.

NBC News - 5d

Lung cancer ‘could be detected by world-first urine test’

Scientists hope for earlier detection after creating injectable sensor that releases compound into urine. Scientists have created a world-first urine test that could indicate the first possible ...

The Guardian - 6d

Ranking the best five fights this weekend

Nick Parkinson ranks the best fights happening this weekend and shares his thoughts on each must-see matchup.

ESPN - 6d

German car seat manufacturer Recaro sold to Italian investor

Yahoo News - 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

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

Oil prices end lower as investors look to OPEC+ decision

U.S. oil futures finished lower Wednesday, as pressure from uncertainty a day ahead of a decision by major oil producers on output levels outweighed support from weekly U.S. data showing a crude ...

MarketWatch - Dec. 4

A stress test for South Korea’s democracy

Key institutions held firm against the president’s reckless move

Financial Times - Dec. 4

Investors signal a return to UK equities

November was the first month for over three years that money came back into British stocks