Mergers & Acquisitions

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Google Joins FB in Waze-Buyout Buzz

Internet search giant Google is mulling a possible bid for map app maker Waze, setting up a potential bidding contest with Facebook. More 

Cash In on Freeport’s Sweetened Plains Deal

Freeport-McMoRan's move back into energy didn't sit well with shareholders ... until the company threw some cold hard cash on it. Here's why you should care. More 

Marketo Makes a Splash: 6 Stocks in 60 Seconds

This week's video: Cloud company Marketo nearly doubles in its first few days of trading. Also, find out why Carnival is sinking while Home Depot soars. More 

Stocks Shrug at Merger Mania — Monday’s IP Market Recap

Yahoo officially announced a buyout of blog site Tumblr on Monday and pharmaceuticals were wheeling and dealing as Actavis snapped up Warner Chilcott More 

Mayer Gives Yahoo a Shot at Not Botching Tumblr

Any worry about Yahoo fumbling the ball with Tumblr is warranted given the tech giant's previous M&A mishandlings. But Marissa Mayer could break the cycle. More 

7 Things to Know About the 26 Year-Old Tumblr CEO Who Just Made $220M

Six years ago, David Karp started Tumblr. This weekend, Yahoo bought it for over $1 billion. Find out more about the young gun who just got one huge paycheck. More 

Visa Equity Partners to Pay $907M for Websense

Visa Equity Partners will pay $907 million to acquire online security firm Websense. More