Carmakers set to announce collaboration on electric vehicle technology and production 

Carmakers seek to join forces in deal that could see FCA one day join broader alliance

Deal would allow gas-rich Gulf state to enter English football for the first time

Payments industry sees flurry of big deals in race to cash in on rising digital transactions

Direct-selling pioneer stumbled as social media disrupted cosmetics industry

Takeover by Brazil’s Natura would value US-listed group at more than $2bn

Blackstone and Brookfield among bidders for portfolio of Ritz-Carlton and Four Seasons properties

Head of US regulator recommends approval after telecoms groups make concessions

Consortium led by Swedish private equity group now in pole position to buy division

Agreement would give video streaming service a minimum valuation of $27.5bn 

Way cleared for industry consolidation but concerns remain over price paid

Deal for fibre optic cable company among largest leveraged buyouts since financial crisis

Decision adds pressure on Chevron and angers some of potential acquirer’s shareholders

Revised proposal would not require shareholder vote on bid for US shale producer

Acquisition of group of channels for more than $10bn would bolster US presence

Michael Milken invokes Margaret Thatcher as conference debates threats to capitalism

College textbook publishers seek deal as online competition intensifies

US oil and gas group expects to endorse rival’s latest bid over agreed deal with Chevron

Takeover by telecoms group triggers fierce cultural clash at the ‘Game of Thrones’ creator

Oil group turns to its well-connected BofA and Citi bankers in Houston for its $55bn bid

Attempt to stop takeover by Chevron as battle over prized US shale assets intensifies

Struggling maker of Philadelphia cream cheese turns to marketing executive to boost sales

Hees departs as group faces SEC probe and questions about strategy

Sovereign wealth fund investment includes landmarks on Times Square and Fifth Avenue