Friday, January 9, 2026
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Acquisition

How to handle an acquisition like a boss

(BUSINESS NEWS) One way to grow your company is to be acquired. Here are some tips on how to not blow an acquisition.

Red Ventures acquires Bankrate, layoffs commence

(BUSINESS NEWS) Red Ventures' acquisition of Bankrate has cleared all regulatory hurdles and closed today - the first order of business is to reorganize.

Wix’s new acquisition lets users create in more ways

(NEWS) Wix acquires a company that leaves many people questioning why

Verizon’s conditions for Yahoo acquisition: Ditch CEO, change the name

(BUSINESS NEWS) Thus far, Yahoo has done a remarkable job of digging its own grave and lying down in it. In the latest string of things Yahoo can’t get right, though, we have a surprising entry: its own death.

Fitbit acquires competitor Vector as smartwatch race tightens

(BUSINESS NEWS) Vector is a relatively new player in the wearable tech market, originally debuting in early 2016 - why did Fitbit snatch them up?

Snapchat levels up their AR game to the tune of $40M – what now?

(SOCIAL MEDIA NEWS) As Snapchat cuts a check for $40M, we will be able to see just how realistic some of the filters become.

Did Groupon just spend its last lifeline acquiring LivingSocial?

(BUSINESS NEWS) Longtime rivals Groupon and LivingSocial have reached an agreement whereby Groupon will fully acquire LivingSocial. Did they just spend their lifeline or can they still phone a friend?

Twitter buys Magic Pony for artificial intelligence tech and talent

Twitter has been eyeing several startups lately to add to their technology arsenal. Their newest acquisition could greatly enhance their live video and imagine capabilities.