Credit & Capital

The Economy

Will Inverted Yield Curve Invite Economic Chaos?

Some experts say markets are in for a nightmarish ride; others believe the yield-curve inversion won't trigger an economic crisis, as past inversions have.

David McCann
August 14, 2019
IPOs

WeWork IPO Filing Reveals Massive Loss Last Year

The company lost more than $1.6 billion last year on just $1.8 billion in revenue.
M&A

CBS, Viacom to Reunite After 13 Years Apart

The reunification of Sumner Redstone's media empire will create "a world-class, multiplatform media organization," his daughter says.
Applications

Verizon Selling Tumblr to WordPress Owner

The blogging site was inherited as part of Verizon’s 2017 acquisition of Yahoo, which bought Tumblr in 2013 for $1 billion.
Capital Markets

Libor’s Phase-Out: 3 Ways to Prepare

Derivatives and hedge accounting, intercompany loans, valuation models — all will be affected by the shift away from Libor.
M&A

Aramco Makes India Move With Reliance Stake

The world's biggest oil producer has agreed to buy 20% of Reliance Industries' chemicals and refining business in a deal valued at $15 billion.
M&A

Trinity Merger and Broadmark to Merge

The combined company will create a commercial mortgage REIT with an expected equity value of $1.5 billion.
Credit

Rolls Royce Downgraded on Cash Flow Worries

The company said it has incurred charges dealing with faulty engines and preparing for a rough Brexit.
M&A

BlackRock Buys 30% Stake in Owner of Sports Illustrated, Nautica

The deal values the brand management company at about $4 billion.
Risk Management

Mattel Shares Tank on Whistleblower Disclosure

The toy maker says it canceled a $250 million bond offering after receiving an "anonymous whistleblower letter."
M&A

Broadcom Buys Symantec’s Enterprise Security Business for $10.7B

The deal comes less than a month after a full merger fell apart over price disagreements.
Global Business

When the International Tail Wags the Domestic Dog

Seemingly minor overseas issues can significantly affect a restructuring or distressed-sale transaction by a U.S. parent company.
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