Mergers Dealmaker Now Deals in Mystery Fiction
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As an investment banker specializing  in mergers and acquisitions, Francois von Hurter spent a lot of  time in airport lounges, where he'd often set aside the latest  deal calculations in favor of a good mystery fiction read.
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It is common for a merger battle to involve a healthy dose of public posturing on issues such as price and logistics. But while such maneuvering typically plays out in the media, or during analyst forums, it&#39;s rare to see it happen in a courtroom.
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Rumors of a merger make a Foolish investor look brilliant.
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Business & money: Merger fever is sweeping the macho, cash-rich mining sector, but there are more than just egos involved
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While the &quot;vice mail&quot; stock fraud scheme was captivating investors recently, the big story from this mess will be played out in the coming months.
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Payless' business transition moves appear to be working, and recently announced licensing deals look interesting.
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BERKELEY, California  - Whether it is bonds, dot-com firms, or athletes, author Michael Lewis is fascinated with valuations.
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TOM Hunter has emerged as a mystery investor in the consortium bidding for Big Food Group, the owner of supermarket chain Iceland.
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The Motley Fool - Why was the merger between AOL and Time Warner (NYSE: TWX - News) such a debacle? Nina Munk answers this question in her book Fools Rush In. Munk is interested primarily in the people behind the deal that would eventually destroy billions of dollars of shareholder value.
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With its recent acquisition, the software maker may have found something its customers are looking for.
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Executives told The New York Times the two companies may be set to merge.
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A deal with Wyeth is announced, but the financials remain secret.
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Strange happenings from the investing and business world.
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The case of Thermo Electron and Fisher Scientific shows why mergers work.
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Even if it's bogus, a rumored deal might be both companies' best move.
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These companies released news at oddball hours, hoping investors wouldn't notice.
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This story can make you money -- if it's true.