The combination creates the 4th largest US wafer fabrication equipment supplier, targeting an expanded $5 billion market.
Institutional demand and economic uncertainty fuel the historic rally in the world's largest cryptocurrency, pushing the market into a bullish frenzy.
Pharmaceuticals, heavy trucks, and furniture targeted in a move that could spark fresh inflation fears and impact corporate profits.
Final regulatory hurdle cleared for the all-stock transaction, paving the way for an October 20 closing and a major expansion into Texas.
The ongoing US government shutdown is delaying critical jobs and inflation reports, creating an information vacuum for investors and the Federal Reserve.
All-stock deal raises shareholder dilution concerns despite strategic goal of creating a diversified semiconductor equipment leader.
Investor demand drives prices to new all-time highs as Bitcoin balances on exchanges plummet to a six-year low.
Fiscal paralysis in Washington delays key economic data while the central bank cuts rates to support a cooling economy, creating a complex outlook for investors.