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American-US Airways merger formally approved by bankruptcy judge

U.S. Bankruptcy Judge Sean Lane officially approved American Airlines' merger agreement with US Airways on Friday, signing a court order that affirmed his decision made at a March 27 hearing.

NYSE Euronext Q1 profit up on lower costs

Revenue was flat in the quarter at $600 million while operating costs were kept at the lowest level since the merger of NYSE and Euronext in 2007, the company said.

FCC approves T-Mobile-MetroPCS deal

The Federal Communications Commission on Tuesday approved the merger of T-Mobile USA and MetroPCS Communications Inc., the No. 4 and No. 5 cellphone carriers in the country.

Justice Department requests more information on AMR-US Airways merger

The Justice Department has asked for more information as part of its review of the proposed American Airlines-US Airways merger.

Merger of Fannie, Freddie's bond units proposed

Merger of Fannie, Freddie's bond units proposed

House members grill American, US Airways officials about merger

"We have seen many mergers in the 35 years since deregulation," Christopher Sagers, an anti-trust professor at Cleveland-Marshall College of Law, told the panel.

Lawmakers worry hub airports might lose in American-US Airways merger

"We have seen many mergers in the 35 years since deregulation," Christopher Sagers, a professor and antitrust expert at the Cleveland-Marshall College of Law, told the panel.

Judge schedules hearing on Americans' merger plan

At a hearing in New York City, Lane will consider approving the merger as well as AMR CEO Tom Horton's $20 million cash and stock compensation package.

Office Depot, OfficeMax announce merger deal

The merger marks the first move toward consolidation in the office supplies sector and reflects the changing retail landscape as "big box" stores have become outmoded as more people shop online.

News Summary: Talk of mergers sends stocks higher

Reports that retailers Office Depot and OfficeMax are discussing a merger come after big corporate deals were announced recently.

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