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UK intervenes in ARM's sale to Nvidia
UK intervenes in ARM's sale to Nvidia
UK is worried about national security implications of the proposed ARM / NVIDIA deal. 19 Apr 2021
Sprint and T-Mobile merger has been finalized
Sprint and T-Mobile merger has been finalized
Sprint and T-Mobile have been working on a merger for ages, and now it has finally become reality. As far back as 2014, T-Mobile and Sprint ...... 01 Apr 2020
T-Mobile and Sprint have ceased the merger talks
T-Mobile and Sprint have ceased the merger talks
After rumors of Sprint and T-Mobile ending the merger talks we have finally an official statement. T-Mobile has released a statement clarifying ...... 04 Nov 2017 - 1 comment
Toy maker Hasbro to merge with DreamWorks Animation studio?
Toy maker Hasbro to merge with DreamWorks Animation studio?
According to new reports, DreamWorks Animation studio is in talks to merge with major toymaker Hasbro. 14 Nov 2014
Alibaba buys mobile browser UCWeb in China's largest ever Internet merger
Alibaba buys mobile browser UCWeb in China's largest ever Internet merger
E-commerce behemoth Alibaba has announced the acquisition of mobile browser firm UCWeb in what will be the largest merger in Chinese Internet history. 12 Jun 2014
T-Mobile US wants large breakup fee if Sprint bid falls through
T-Mobile US wants large breakup fee if Sprint bid falls through
Over the past few months, there have been ongoing rumors that Sprint is looking to bid on T-Mobile USA in their ongoing efforts to remain relevant. 11 May 2014 - 4 comments
Sprint's plan to bid on T-Mobile closer to fruition
Sprint's plan to bid on T-Mobile closer to fruition
Sprint, who has been rumored to be preparing a bid for rival T-Mobile, is closer to doing so after meeting with banks in order to make debt arrangements. 02 May 2014 - 11 comments
Dish Network bids $25.5 billion for Sprint
Dish Network bids $25.5 billion for Sprint
Offer exceeds Softbank's large 2012 offer 16 Apr 2013 - 2 comments
Dish Network in talks to merge with T-Mobile USA
Dish Network in talks to merge with T-Mobile USA
Would bundle wireless service with TV service 14 Apr 2013 - 4 comments
Rumor: Intel looking to acquire Nvidia
Rumor: Intel looking to acquire Nvidia
According to recent reports, Intel has had discussions with the intent of possibly purchasing large chip maker Nvidia. The reports claim ...... 17 Dec 2012 - 20 comments
MetroPCS shareholders sue over T-Mobile merger
MetroPCS shareholders sue over T-Mobile merger
MetroPCS shareholders have sued over the upcoming merger with major carrier T-Mobile USA. The shareholders claim the new merger will "drastically ...... 16 Oct 2012 - 2 comments
T-Mobile, MetroPCS merger talks back on the table
T-Mobile, MetroPCS merger talks back on the table
Deutsche Telekom is speaking again with MetroPCS in an effort to possibly merge its T-Mobile USA carrier with the smaller pre-paid brand in ...... 03 Oct 2012 - 1 comment
Microsoft, Amazon and Nokia considered buying RIM
Microsoft, Amazon and Nokia considered buying RIM
Multiple sources today are reporting that Amazon, Microsoft and Nokia all considered purchasing struggling BlackBerry smartphone maker RIM before ...... 21 Dec 2011
Here's what AT&T has to give up thanks to failed bid
Here's what AT&T has to give up thanks to failed bid
Earlier this week, AT&T quit its $39 billion bid for T-Mobile after government and corporate opposition would have made it almost impossible ...... 21 Dec 2011 - 11 comments
C Spire, Sprint lawsuits against AT&T gets delayed
C Spire, Sprint lawsuits against AT&T gets delayed
U.S. District Court Judge Ellen Huvelle has delayed C Spire and Sprint's lawsuits against the proposed AT&T/T-Mobile merger. The same judge ...... 13 Dec 2011
MetroPCS is front runner for T-Mobile, AT&T assets
MetroPCS is front runner for T-Mobile, AT&T assets
MetroPCS, the fifth largest carrier in the U.S., has turned into the front runner for AT&T, T-Mobile assets including spectrum and subscribers. ...... 23 Oct 2011
Update: Yahoo! says no to AoL merger talks
Update: Yahoo! says no to AoL merger talks
Earlier this week, Bloomberg reported that AoL was looking into merging with Yahoo!, with AoL CEO Tim Armstrong looking into the CEO spot recently ...... 11 Sep 2011 - 2 comments
AOL in merger talks with Yahoo?
AOL in merger talks with Yahoo?
Bloomberg has reported that AOL CEO Tim Armstrong has been talking to Yahoo! advisers to gauge any interest in a merger of the two struggling companies. ...... 10 Sep 2011
AT&T may have to dump $8 billion worth of assets
AT&T may have to dump $8 billion worth of assets
AT&T has hired investment bankers to advise it on the sale of spectrum and possibly customers, assets that could be worth $8 billion. The ...... 15 Aug 2011 - 10 comments
Leaked AT&T letter puts damper on potential T-Mobile acquisition
Leaked AT&T letter puts damper on potential T-Mobile acquisition
In March, AT&T announced its intention to purchase rival carrier T-Mobile USA for $39 billion, barring any anti-trust setbacks. Today, a ...... 13 Aug 2011 - 11 comments
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