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FTC Weighs Antitrust Challenge of Henkel Bid for Adhesive Maker

The US Federal Trade Commission is preparing a lawsuit to challenge an acquisition by Henkel AG of part of Pittsburgh Paint Co.

The US Federal Trade Commission is preparing a lawsuit to challenge an acquisition by Henkel AG of part of Pittsburgh Paint Co., which is owned by private equity firm American Industrial Partners, according to people familiar with the matter.
Bloomberg PoliticsDec 11, 7:26 PM
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Malliotakis Says ACA Plan With Fraud Protections Popular, But May Not Get Floor Vote

New York Republican Representative Nicole Malliotakis said a bipartisan compromise plan in the House would extend Obamacare subsidies with protections against fraud but its unclear whether it will get a vote.

New York Republican Representative Nicole Malliotakis said a bipartisan compromise plan in the House would extend Obamacare subsidies with protections against fraud but its unclear whether it will get a vote. (Source: Bloomberg)
Bloomberg PoliticsDec 11, 7:25 PM
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Blackboxstocks Inc. to Acquire REalloys Inc. in Strategic Merger Agreement

Blackboxstocks Inc. has announced its plans to acquire REalloys Inc. through a merger agreement, which will significantly reshape the ownership structure and market positioning of both companies. The deal, valued at approximately $38 million, involves a stock exchange ratio and is expected to close in early 2026 pending shareholder approvals.

In a significant move within the financial landscape, Blackboxstocks Inc. (NASDAQ: BLBX) has entered into a merger agreement to acquire REalloys Inc., a Nevada corporation specializing in advanced materials. The agreement, initiated on March 10, 2025, marks a critical step in Blackboxstocks' strategic expansion plans and aims to leverage REalloys' innovative capabilities in the market. The merger involves RABLBX Merger Sub, Inc., a wholly owned subsidiary of Blackboxstocks, which will merge with REalloys, allowing REalloys...
USFMDec 11, 7:20 PM
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NJ’s Montclair Cuts School Staff and Mulls March Tax-Hike Vote

The wealthy New Jersey town of Montclair is making staff and program cuts at its public schools in an effort to address a $20 million budget gap.

The wealthy New Jersey town of Montclair is making staff and program cuts at its public schools in an effort to address a $20 million budget gap. The commuter town discovered the deficit in July, with a judge recently swatting down a vote aimed at raising property taxes to mitigate the problem. Bloomberg's Erin Hudson talked about the story on "Bloomberg Markets" with Dani Burger. (Source: Bloomberg)
Bloomberg MarketsDec 11, 7:12 PM
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Trump ‘Extremely Frustrated’ Over Ukraine Delays, Leavitt Says

President Donald Trump is getting more frustrated with Ukraine and Russia over delays negotiating a ceasefire deal, his spokeswoman said, adding to pressure on officials in Kyiv who pushed back on an earlier US proposal seen as too accommodating to Moscow.

President Donald Trump is getting more frustrated with Ukraine and Russia over delays negotiating a ceasefire deal, his spokeswoman said, adding to pressure on officials in Kyiv who pushed back on an earlier US proposal seen as too accommodating to Moscow.
Bloomberg PoliticsDec 11, 7:01 PM
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Netflix Looking to Become Debtflix Again

Netflix is looking to add tens of billions of dollars of debt to finance its planned $72 billion acquisition of most of Warner Bros.

Netflix is looking to add tens of billions of dollars of debt to finance its planned $72 billion acquisition of most of Warner Bros. Discovery. Bloomberg's Emily Graffeo talked about the story on "Bloomberg Markets" with Dani Burger. (Source: Bloomberg)
Bloomberg MarketsDec 11, 6:54 PM
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Foreign Insiders Face SEC Stock Trade Disclosures Under Bill

Foreign corporate insiders would have to reveal when they buy or sell company stock under a provision included under the House-passed defense authorization bill, a move backers describe as closing a loophole that hurts US investors.

Foreign corporate insiders would have to reveal when they buy or sell company stock under a provision included under the House-passed defense authorization bill, a move backers describe as closing a loophole that hurts US investors.
Bloomberg MarketsDec 11, 6:48 PM