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mergers and acquisitions

The United States Federal Communications Commission logo and U.S. flag are seen in this illustration taken April 23, 2025. (REUTERS/Dado Ruvic/Illustration)
Apr 21, 2026

Federal judge blocks $6B Nexstar-Tegna TV merger

A federal judge blocked the $6 billion merger of Nexstar, the largest owner of TV stations in the United States, with its rival Tegna.

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Apr 17, 2026

Netflix co-founder Hastings exits as streaming pioneer hunts for growth

Netflix Chairman Reed Hastings is quitting the streaming service he co-founded 29 years ago as the company searches for new avenues of growth.

The side of the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette building on Pittsburgh's North Shore, Wednesday, January 7, 2026. The newspaper will cease operations on May 3, 2026. Here, an expert explains how the loss of local newspapers affects democracy.
Apr 14, 2026

Baltimore Banner’s nonprofit publisher buys Pittsburgh Post-Gazette

The Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, which had been set to close, was sold to the nonprofit Baltimore Banner publisher, which promises to keep the 240-year-old paper running.

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Apr 7, 2026

Aprio acquires MD-based government contracting firm

Aprio, a global advisory and accounting firm, announced it acquired CAVU Advisors, a government contracting firm based in Columbia.

McCormick brand spices at a grocery store in Medford, Massachusetts, March 31, 2026. (REUTERS/Brian Snyder)
Apr 1, 2026

MD-based McCormick bets on flavor in $65B Unilever tie-up amid shifting tastes

McCormick bets on flavor as merges with Unilever's food business, targeting global markets amid shifting consumer tastes.

McCormick & Company spices are seen on display in a store in Manhattan, New York City, on March 29, 2022. (REUTERS/Andrew Kelly/File Photo)
Mar 31, 2026

MD-based McCormick, Unilever agree to deal to create $65B food giant

Unilever will merge its food business with McCormick in a $65 billion deal using a Reverse Morris Trust structure, creating a major global food company.

McCormick & Company spices are seen on display in a store in Manhattan, New York City, on March 29, 2022. (REUTERS/Andrew Kelly/File Photo)
Mar 27, 2026

In potential McCormick food deal, Unilever shareholders to get majority stake, sources say

A proposed combination of Unilever's food business with Maryland-based spice maker McCormick would offer Unilever shareholders a majority stake in the new entity and tax benefits.

The global headquarters for McCormick & Co. is at 24 Schilling Road in Hunt Valley. (File photo)
Mar 20, 2026

MD-based McCormick makes unsolicited offer to buy Unilever food business

Unilever is in talks to sell its foods business to its smaller Maryland-based rival McCormick & Company, which made an unsolicited offer.

The United States Federal Communications Commission logo and U.S. flag are seen in this illustration taken April 23, 2025. (REUTERS/Dado Ruvic/Illustration)
Mar 20, 2026

FCC approves $3.5B sale of Tegna to Nexstar despite state objections

The Federal Communications Commission said it approved the $3.54 billion sale of local television station owner Tegna to Nexstar, despite objections from Democratic-led states.

Paramount and Warner Bros logos are seen in this illustration taken Dec. 8, 2025. (REUTERS/Dado Ruvic/Illustration)
Feb 27, 2026

Netflix, Paramount shares jump as months-long fight for Warner Bros ends

Netflix exited the fight for Warner Bros Discovery, as Paramount won the race for some of the world's most prized TV and film assets.

Citizens Financial Group acquires investment bank with MD office
Feb 19, 2026

Citizens Financial Group acquires investment bank with MD office

Citizens Financial Group Inc. struck an agreement to acquire Matrix Capital Markets Group Inc., an investment bank with a Baltimore office.

Carlyle signage displays at the office in Manhattan in New York City on Feb. 26, 2025. (REUTERS/Jeenah Moon)
Feb 6, 2026

Carlyle allays software fears, private-equity deals boost profit

Asset manager Carlyle Group, co-founded by Orioles owner David Rubenstein, slightly beat Wall Street estimates for fourth-quarter profit.