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Lawmakers say the letter comes after reports that former Assistant Attorney General for Antitrust Gail Slater wanted to undertake a comprehensive investigation into the merger to consider any anticompetitive effects. However, reports claimed that Compass and its lawyers appealed to Slater’s superiors, including Deputy Attorney General Todd Blanche, and told his office that any antitrust […]
Etsy is selling Depop, a used clothing app popular with Gen Z and millennials, to eBay for $1.2 billion in cash. announced on Wednesday. Etsy says the deal will allow the company to focus on its own marketplace. The deal comes nearly five years after Etsy acquired Depop for $1.62 billion, at a time when […]
Within a few weeks, right around this time two years ago, the lead-up to a blockbuster $4.9 billion M&A deal involving a Japan-based acquirer of a national public housing company virtually wrote itself: “A top-five U.S. homebuilding company doesn’t happen overnight… Except when it does.” That same edge applies to 2026’s strong kickoff in homebuilding […]
Under the ownership of FSBO Holdings, the platform will undergo a complete overhaul to improve usability and transparency, while maintaining a focus on independent home sales. Kortas said that while NEXA does not own FSBO.com, the platform will benefit NEXA through lead discounts and lead aggregation. Kortas said no layoffs are planned and that FSBO.com […]
Three of Elon Musk’s companies – SpaceX, xAI and Tesla – are in play for a possible merger. While talks appear to be in their early stages, this could ultimately lead to at least one company joining SpaceX, according to reports from Bloomberg and Reuters. Two scenarios are developed. In one case, SpaceX and Tesla […]
In late 2024, Reffkin was blunt about what he sees as Compass’ most important asset: inventory tracking. “Listed inventory remains the lifeblood of the housing market,” he said, arguing that Compass “already has unparalleled inventory in many of our local markets.” That statement matters because it reveals the company’s North Star – not just in […]
Figurine has acquired significant assets from ResiSharesincluding its analytics platform and proprietary technology – a move aimed at expanding ATTOM’s data analytics capabilities in the real estate sector. The acquisition brings ResiShares’ forecasting models and analytics tools to ATTOM’s national data platform, covering most U.S. properties. Financial terms of the deal were not disclosed. “ResiShares […]
Key Takeaways Millennials are shifting toward new avenues in business ownership and exploring opportunities that offer independence and leadership. This trend highlights a growing interest in sustainable, hands-on entrepreneurship that balances risk and long-term potential. Millennials are rewriting the rules of business ownership. After losing a sense of control during the pandemic, many are seeking […]
This approval comes despite three Anywhere shareholders filing three separate lawsuits against the company in mid-December, alleging that Anywhere failed to provide sufficient financial information to its shareholders regarding the proposed merger. The merger is expected to close on Friday The companies said they expect the merger to close on Friday, but it is still […]
QXO, a leading distributor of roofing products and building materials, is nearing a new acquisition as part of a plan to disrupt and consolidate the fragmented $800 billion building products industry and reach $50 billion in annual sales within about five years. By reshaping an unconsolidated market and capturing a much larger share of distribution, […]
