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FTC says it’s tracking developments at Twitter with ‘deep concern’ after key security departures [Mergers]

The Federal Trade Commission is closely watching Twitter's moves under new owner Elon Musk, a spokesperson said in a statement Thursday. The agency struck a settlement with Twitter earlier this year,...

Startups Look to Scoop Up Laid-Off Tech Workers [WSJ Pro – Private Equity]

Flush with investor capital, technology startups plan to scoop up software developers, engineers and marketers flooding the labor market following job cuts at Twitter Inc., Lyft Inc. and other large...

How Elon Musk’s ‘war room’ of advisers are transforming Twitter [Mergers & Acquisitions]

In his first week as owner, billionaire axed management, began mass job cuts and launched new products Source Author: unknown

Outgoing Charter CEO Tom Rutledge says in an exclusive CNBC interview that there’s ‘pain to come’ as linear TV gives way to streaming [Mergers]

In a wide-ranging interview, Rutledge discussed cable's future, the industry's recent valuation dip, the distressed futures of broadcast and cable TV, competition from fixed wireless and fiber, and...

U.S. DOJ preparing to probe Adobe’s $20 bln Figma deal [buyout/ takeover]

Nov 2 (Reuters) - The U.S. Department of Justice is preparing to open an investigation into Adobe Inc's (ADBE.O) $20 billion takeover of Figma, Politico reported on Wednesday, citing four people with...

Elon Musk Starts Putting His Imprint on Twitter [NYT > Mergers, Acquisitions and Divestitures]

The billionaire began as Twitter’s new owner by announcing a content moderation council and meeting employees, as some of the social media service’s users celebrated. Source Author: Kate Conger,...

Elon Musk to take over as Twitter CEO: Report [CXO VT]

World's richest man Elon Musk plans to assume the role of chief executive officer at Twitter Inc. as he completes the $44 billion acquisition of the social media giant. He will hold the role of CEO...

Banks start funding debt portion of Musk’s $44B Twitter takeover – WSJ [buyout/ takeover]

Source Author: unknown

Mobileye Shares Close Higher in Stock-Market Debut [Deals – News, Articles, Biography, Photos – WSJ.com]

Intel’s self-driving car business soared following an IPO, ending the trading day valued at roughly $23 billion Source Author: unknown

Musk may close Twitter deal by Friday- Bloomberg News [Deals Market Headlines | Breaking Stock Market News | Reuters]

Elon Musk has pledged to close his $44 billion Twitter Inc (TWTR.N) deal by Friday in a video conference call with bankers who are helping fund the deal, Bloomberg News reported on Tuesday, citing...