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Deals: The Power and the Money
In our M&A Roundup for the week ended Dec. 22, four energy deals and three banking transactions dominate the North American top 10 as the final weeks of 2008 show spasms of life. December 22, 2008
Early Goodwill Testing on Tap
More companies will be testing for impairments — and possibly writing down the value of intangible assets — due to the market slump, says one expert. December 19, 2008
Merger Guide for the Perplexed
On the heels of launching its new merger rule on contingent losses, FASB slaps on a "Band-Aid" that raises questions with lawyers. December 17, 2008
Riding the Rollercoaster
Six firms in cyclical industries battle excess debt. December 16, 2008
Deals: Buying into America
In our M&A Roundup for the week ended Dec. 14, a tepid seven days brings four foreign deals for U.S. properties. But only one transaction exceeds $1 billion. December 15, 2008
Time's Up: New M&A Rules in Effect
Potential buyers began 2008 worried about new M&A rules, effective this week, but ended the year with much bigger concerns. December 15, 2008
Grab Coveted Losses, Buy a Car Company
The auto-industry bailout is stalled, but here's an opportunity to secure highly sought-after net operating losses in an acquisition. December 12, 2008
Tribune's Bankruptcy May Trigger Tax Complications
The private media company could be in danger of losing its favorable tax status if creditors make a grab for its stock. December 9, 2008
Last of the Big Spenders
How 2008 panned out for one of the M&A boom's most transformative deals — and what 2009 has in store. December 8, 2008
Freeze!
From M&A to IPOs, transactions that were once routine became remarkable in 2008. December 8, 2008