Hutchinson

Panama’s chief auditor expressed grave concerns over the proposed acquisition of two crucial Panama Canal ports by BlackRock Inc. (NYSE:BLK). What Happened: The Hong Kong-based company, CK Hutchison, is suspected of being in debt for hundreds of millions in unpaid fees and did not secure the...

According to Merrill Datasite, global buyouts in August featured 102 deals worth $46.9 billion, marking an increase of 89.1 percent from a year ago. North America was the dominant player in global M&A by value, with 307 deals worth $177.3 billion. The increased M&A activity at the end of...