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Bain Capital to Buy Mitsubishi Chemical’s Pharma Business for More Than $3 Billion

Bain Capital has agreed to acquire Mitsubishi Chemical Group’s 4188 -4.18%decrease; red down pointing triangle pharmaceutical business for more than…

4 days ago

3M Just Agreed to a $6 Billion Settlement. More Lawsuits Await.

Manufacturer faces lawsuits over forever chemicals filed by personal injury lawyers, state attorneys general. Source link

1 year ago

Who is the Mogul Bidding for U.S. Steel?

James Bouchard grew up around steel and deal making; ‘We have the cash,’ he says of his $7.8 billion surprise…

1 year ago

U.S. Plans New Tariffs on Food-Can Metal From China, Germany and Canada

The levies, announced in response to dumping allegations, could raise prices for canned foods, an industry group says. Source link

1 year ago

U.S. Steel Takeover Talk Rattles Manufacturers

A deal for the American steelmaker could leave fewer options for steel used in cars, food cans and other products.…

1 year ago

Esmark Bids for U.S. Steel, Setting Up Potential Battle for Steelmaker

U.S. Steel previously rejected a cash-and-stock offer from rival Cleveland-Cliffs; Esmark says it will pay $35 a share in cash.…

1 year ago

China's Worsening Economy Is Hurting Corporate America

Caterpillar and DuPont are among the big companies that are lowering their expectations for a postpandemic boom. Source link

2 years ago

A DuPont China Deal Reveals Cracks in U.S. National-Security Screening

Listen to article(2 minutes)WASHINGTON—U.S. officials forged an uneasy compromise to let DuPont sell its sustainable-materials business last year to a…

2 years ago

Texas Sues Shell Over Massive Fire at Houston Chemical Plant

State officials allege that the multiday blaze caused ‘mass quantities’ of airborne contaminants and illegal flows of wastewater into waterways.…

2 years ago