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Mergers and acquisitions having record year

By WTOP Staff

It has been a record year for mergers and acquisitions.

Capital IQ reports the deal value for worldwide M&A for 2014 so far has already topped last year, coming in at $2.68 trillion.

In the history of worldwide M&A, there have been just 40 deals of $50 billion or more, 6 have taken place in past 12 months.

Locally, Valence Surface Technologies, part of Thrive Capital, acquired Blue Streak Finishers, and Charlesbank Capital Partners acquired HDT Global. The terms of both deals are not disclosed.

Emergency guide: What you should do to prepare for emergencies

By WTOP Staff
WASHINGTON — Do you know what you'd do if an emergency hits? What if you're at work, your spouse is stuck in traffic and your children are in school? There's no way to plan for every emergency, but you can make sure you're prepared for different scenarios, including making a plan for your family and building a kit of emergency supplies.
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