$17 billion
The amount that German pharmaceutical company Merck will pay to acquire U.S. firm Sigma-Aldrich to strengthen its position in the life-science industry.
(Source: WSJ)
Does this Bull Market have legs?
(Source: Bespoke Investment Group)
$12 billion
The value of the company created if BHP Billiton spins off its nickel, aluminum and other properties, in what would be one of the biggest asset sales in mining history.
(Source: WSJ)