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Energy

Texas Oil Rivals Hook Up In Another Massive Energy Merger

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Diamondback Energy is picking up Endeavor in a deal that will create a $50 billion player in the Permian Basin.

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M&A

Dealmakers Fall Short of Decade-long Standard

For the first time in exactly 10 years, Wall Street dealmakers will fall short of facilitating at least $3 trillion worth of deals.

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International Economics

China Brings in Subsidies for Smartphones

On Friday, Beijing announced that a trade-in program that previously applied to big appliances and cars will now be widened to smartphones.

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Private Equity

Will Private Equity Fuel a Big Year for IPOs?

As the New Year rolls in, Wall Street is preparing for a slew of listing announcements from private equity-backed firms.

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Private Equity

All in the Franchise: Why Private Equity Loves the Business Model

It’s understandable if you failed to notice one meaty if unglamorous trend on Wall Street: Private equity’s love affair with franchising.

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