Mergers and acquisitions

Merger could create first coast-to-coast US freight railroad

Samsung boss cleared of fraud by South Korea's top court

Boots gets new US owner in multi-billion dollar deal

Hershey shares jump on Cadbury owner buyout report

Builders' £2.5bn merger backed after monopoly probe

7-Eleven owner rejects $38bn buyout offer

A mega merger aims to reshape India's entertainment landscape

P&R backs move to suspend law for telecoms sale

Why retail giant 7-Eleven is on a rival's shopping list

Mining giant BHP proposes buyout of Anglo American

US watchdog sues to block $8.5bn handbag takeover

Trump poised for billions as stock market deal passes

Asda billionaire boss: 'I've not done bad'

Biden calls for probe into US Steel sale to Nippon

US Steel to be bought by Japan's Nippon for $15bn

Macy's shares surge on hopes for $5.8bn buyout

Feminist site Jezebel to be revived after sale

L’Occitane shares jump as buyout on the cards

Publisher Simon & Schuster to be sold for $1.6bn

Ocado shares surge on Amazon takeover rumours

Microsoft appeals UK veto of Activision takeover

Japan brewer Kirin buys Australia vitamin giant

L'Oreal buys Australian brand Aesop in $2.5bn deal