acquisitions

Microsoft Finalizes $16B Nuance Purchase

Microsoft Finalizes $16B Nuance Purchase
Microsoft Finalizes $16B Nuance Purchase
March 04, 2022  |  Acquisitions

Microsoft has finalized its $16 billion acquisition of artificial intelligence (AI) and speech technology firm Nuance Communications, the software giant said Friday (March 4). Get...

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Petco Buys Veterinary Services for its Stores
Petco Buys Veterinary Services for its Stores
March 04, 2022  |  Acquisitions

California-based pet health and wellness company Petco has agreed to purchase a 50% stake in Thrive Pet Healthcare, a veterinary firm that serves more than...

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German Shoe Giant Snipes Growing US Footprint
German Shoe Giant Snipes Growing US Footprint
March 04, 2022  |  Acquisitions

German footwear and streetwear retailer Snipes’ U.S. expansion plans continued this week when it acquired Expressions, a sneaker company based in New England. Get the...

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Amazon Data Certification Sets Deadline for FTC to Rule on MGM Deal
Amazon Data Certification Sets Deadline for FTC to Rule on MGM Deal
March 03, 2022  |  ANTITRUST

Amazon has given the Federal Trade Commission a new, urgent deadline to decide something about its proposal to buy MGM, The Wall Street Journal wrote...

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Montreal FinTech Mobi724 to Buy B2B eMarketplace Avenida+
Montreal FinTech Mobi724 to Buy B2B eMarketplace Avenida+
March 02, 2022  |  Acquisitions

Mobi724 Global Solutions, which offers real-time artificial intelligence (AI)-powered payment card solutions, has entered into a $4 million agreement to buy Avenida+, a white label...

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Today in the Connected Economy: Netflix’s ‘Next’ Move Is Gaming
Today in the Connected Economy: Netflix’s ‘Next’ Move Is Gaming
March 02, 2022  |  Connected Economy

Today in the connected economy, Netflix gets into gaming with its planned acquisition of Next Games, while delivery service Gopuff expands across France. Plus, a...

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Cars Adds Digital Vehicle Acquisition With Accu-Trade Group Addition
Cars Adds Digital Vehicle Acquisition With Accu-Trade Group Addition
March 02, 2022  |  Acquisitions

Online automotive marketplace Cars.com Inc. has finalized its acquisition of the Accu-Trade Group, which was announced last month, bringing real-time, VIN-specific appraisal and valuation data, instant...

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Netflix to Acquire Finland’s Next Games
Netflix to Acquire Finland’s Next Games
March 02, 2022  |  Acquisitions

Netflix will acquire Finnish mobile games maker Next Games, the streaming giant said on its website Tuesday (March 1). Get the Full Story Complete the...

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Sale of Walgreen’s Boots in Flux in UK With Less Bidders, Market Upset
Sale of Walgreen’s Boots in Flux in UK With Less Bidders, Market Upset
March 01, 2022  |  International

The multibillion-pound sale of U.K. drugstore Boots has been derailed after a possible buyer walked away and several bidders raised concerns about financing a deal...

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