acquisition
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The ex-Hill editor thought the acquisition seemed fitting at first, since the newspaper also aimed for objective, center-leaning D.C. journalism.
From Slate • Apr. 21, 2026
Abbott Laboratories cut its full-year earnings outlook to account for a recent acquisition and said a weaker-than-expected flu season hurt its recent quarter.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 21, 2026
Blackstone in early 2025 completed the acquisition of a majority stake in Jersey Mike’s in a deal that valued the sandwich chain at around $8 billion, including debt.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 20, 2026
He also noted Cadence’s completed acquisition of software maker Hexagon’s design and engineering business in February, which should be accretive to its earnings per share in 2027.
From MarketWatch • Apr. 20, 2026
The Instructors of Threes were in charge of the acquisition of correct language.
From "The Giver" by Lois Lowry
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