Feb 14th, 2005 · Verizon announces a deal to buy MCI for more than $6.7 billion in cash and stock. This is the third major telecommunications merger in two months. The deal follows SBC Communications' plans to acquire AT&T and the announced merger of Sprint and Nextel.
Feb 8th, 2005 · Corporate mergers appear to be making a comeback. Recently, Procter & Gamble announced intentions to merge with Gillette, as did SBC Communications and AT&T, and Sears with K-Mart. Some argue that plans for large corporate mergers nearly always underestimate the dangers involved.
Jan 30th, 2005 · Host Jennifer Ludden interviews Scott Cleland of the "Precursor Group" about today's reports of the pending acquisition of AT&T by SBC Communications.