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Tylenol maker rebounds a day after Trump’s unfounded claims about its safety
Nov 3, 2025

Tylenol, Kleenex, Band-Aid and more put under one roof in $48.7 billion consumer brands deal

Kimberly-Clark will acquire Tylenol maker Kenvue for $40B, creating a $32B consumer goods giant amid lawsuits and market pressures.

Paramount to cut 2,000 jobs after Skydance merger
Oct 29, 2025

Paramount to cut 2,000 jobs after Skydance merger

General Motors is cutting about 1,700 jobs in Michigan and Ohio as slower EV demand and regulatory shifts reshape production plans.

Union Pacific, Norfolk Southern confirm merger talks
Oct 23, 2025

Union Pacific profit rises 7% as merger push continues

OMAHA, Neb. (AP) — Union Pacific delivered 7% growth in its third-quarter earnings Thursday as its CEO continues to make the case for the potential benefits of acquiring one of the railroad’s eastern rivals. The Omaha, Nebraska-based railroad said it earned $1.79 billion, or $3.01 per share, in the quarter. That’s up from $1.67 billion, […]

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Oct 22, 2025

Dataminr to buy Arlington cybersecurity firm for $290M

Dataminr announced Tuesday it plans to acquire Arlington County-based cybersecurity firm ThreatConnect in a deal valued at $290 million.

FILE - The Discovery Communications logo atop its headquarters in Silver Spring, Md, July 31, 2017. (AP Photo/Manuel Balce Ceneta, File)
Oct 21, 2025

Warner Bros. Discovery weighs sale after receiving buyout offers

Warner Bros. Discovery is reviewing potential sale options after receiving multiple offers for all or part of the company, including interest from major rivals.

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Oct 15, 2025

Genworth’s CareScout to acquire senior care tech company for $20M

CareScout Holdings, a subsidiary of Henrico County-based Fortune 1000 insurer Genworth Financial, announced Wednesday it plans to acquire Seniorly.

Mars nears EU approval for $36B Kellanova deal
Oct 10, 2025

Mars nears EU approval for $36B Kellanova deal

McLean-based candy and snacks giant Mars' $36 billion bid to acquire Pringles and Pop-Tarts maker Kellanova is set to clear a major hurdle by winning unconditional European Union antitrust approval, three people with direct knowledge of the matter said.

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Oct 8, 2025

Owens & Minor to sell largest business segment for $375M

Fortune 500 company Owens & Minor, based in Henrico County, announced Wednesday that it plans to sell its Products & Healthcare Services segment for $375 million to Platinum Equity.

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Oct 8, 2025

Xcelerate Solutions acquires Maryland software company

McLean-based national security company Xcelerate Solutions announced Tuesday that it acquired software development company clearAvenue.

L to R: Ron Villacarillo, Leslie Griles, Lauren Sweeney and Meggan Adams make up the Dotted Line’s leadership team. Photo courtesy Dotted Line Agency
Oct 3, 2025

Dotted Line Agency acquires Richmond peer

Henrico County's Dotted Line Agency acquires Richmond’s The King Agency. Founder Dave King is retiring but will provide consulting services.

Democrats tie $6B Nexstar-Tegna deal to Jimmy Kimmel’s suspension
Sep 18, 2025

Democrats tie $6B Nexstar-Tegna deal to Jimmy Kimmel’s suspension

Congressional Democrats, including U.S. Sen. Tim Kaine, are tying ABC late night host Jimmy Kimmel's indefinite suspension on Wednesday to the $6.2 billion Nexstar-Tegna acquisition.

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Sep 16, 2025

Virginia’s Performance Food Group exploring merger with US Foods

Performance Food Group has entered into an agreement with US Foods to begin sharing information, hinting at a possible merger.

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