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Buying Time
Will swallowing Wyeth cure Pfizer? February 4, 2009
Citi's Amazing Smith Barney Gain
Citi's recorded gain from the Morgan Stanley joint venture deal is more than double its cash outlay thanks to a new accounting rule. February 3, 2009
Deals: High on Drugs
In our M&A roundup for the final week of January, two huge drug company acquisitions pep up merger activity in an otherwise dreary month. February 3, 2009
The Big Owe
Rio Tinto's hefty debts have pushed it to seek investment from China. February 3, 2009
Here Comes the Sun
Inventive and opportunistic M&A may get more opportunities in turbulent times, but CFOs should prepare for questioning from an investor community wary of surprises. February 2, 2009
Forced to the Altar
This year's big deals could transform their industries. February 2, 2009
You Oughta Plea in Pictures
To make a stronger business case, put away the spreadsheets and get out your pencil. February 1, 2009
That Was the Year that Wasn't — for M&A
In 2008, nearly every global and U.S. category was off, according to a William Blair report, and 2009 looks little better. An exception: U.S. deals under $50-million in value. January 28, 2009
Deals: Mid-sized M&A Rules the Week
In our M&A Roundup for the week ending Jan. 25, while Pfizer-Wyeth was being nailed down quietly, only smaller transactions took shape, led by a $584m combination of software companies Autonomy Corp. and Interwoven Inc. January 26, 2009
Taking Something for It
Pfizer, the world's biggest drugmaker, wants to get even bigger by taking over Wyeth, a rival. January 26, 2009