FirstFT: Nissan searches for new partner as Honda merger talks collapse

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  Nissan searches for new partner as $58bn Honda merger talks collapse

  Struggling Japanese carmaker is pursuing tech rather than automotive ally to revive its business
  
  Financial Times - 18h
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  Nissan, Honda respond to reports of potential merger being scrapped

  Yahoo News - 1d

• Nissan’s board rejects $58bn merger with Honda

  U-turn suggested on plan for joint holding company as Honda faces shareholder pressure to take full control
  
  Financial Times - 1d

• Nissan reportedly balks at Honda’s terms, putting their merger in doubt

  Shares of Nissan Motor Co. and Honda Motor Co. rose following reports that the automakers’ proposed merger may be scrapped.
  
  MarketWatch - 1d

• Nissan and Honda shares rise as report says automakers may call off merger talks

  Honda and Nissan are considering calling off their merger talks, Japan's Asahi Shimbun reported on Wednesday citing several sources.
  
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• Titans talk evaluation process as they search for 'right guy' for No. 1 pick

  Titans GM Mike Borgonzi and coach Brian Callahan compare traits of NFL stars to what they look for in evaluation process.
  
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• FirstFT: Rescuers search for survivors in the Potomac River

  Also in today’s newsletter, SoftBank in talks to invest up to $25bn in OpenAI, and London’s gold shortage
  
  Financial Times - Jan. 30
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  Frontier Group and Spirit Airlines Talk Possible Merger

  Despite a failed deal years ago, the pair are in talks on another possible merger.
  
  Inc. - Jan. 30

• Renault urges Nissan to secure higher premium from Honda

  Executives at French shareholder visit Japan, seeking to benefit from a merger of the two Japanese carmakers
  
  Financial Times - Jan. 29
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  Mitsubishi Won't Join The Honda-Nissan Merger: Report

  Yahoo News - Jan. 24

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