Broadcom to buy software maker CA Technologies for $18.9B

“It may end up being one of Broadcom’s best acquisitions over the last several years," the analyst says, contradicting Wall Street's consensus reaction last week that the chipmaker's bid for a software company doesn't make sense......»»

Broadcom’s share price fell 14% on Thursday, showing the challenge CEO Hock Tan faces in persuading investors that his $18.9 billion purchase of the software company CA Technologies makes sense for the chip giant......»»

Broadcom Inc announces a $18.9 billion deal to buy U.S. business software company CA Inc, venturing far beyond its realm of semiconductors......»»

Broadcom Inc.’s surprise $18.9 billion deal to buy the software company CA Technologies makes little sense on the surface but signals a new direction for the tech conglomerate, possibly turning itself into a private equity player......»»

Broadcom struck a deal to buy software company CA Technologies for nearly $19 billion, a surprise move that takes the chip-making giant in a new direction......»»

Broadcom and CA Technologies on Wednesday announced that Broadcom has agreed to acquire the enterprise technology c.....»»

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With a deal, Broadcom will move into software used to manage business planning and other processes. Broadcom Inc., a.....»»

Broadcom is nearing a deal to buy software company CA Technologies for about $18 billion......»»

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Singapore Technologies Engineering Ltd on Thursday said it had agreed to purchase aircraft part manufacturer MRA Systems from General Electric Co for $630 million......»»