MavsAg said:
Is there a logical reason why Oxy/CrownQuest would get looked at harder than FANG/Endeavor or Exxon/PXD? Seems to me if the CQ deal is getting looked at the others would have to be looked at as well.
Biden Admin seems to be concerned with showing they are against corporate mergers. However, they have been somewhat inconsistent in picking fights. Stopping Exxon from getting bigger would be a normal antitrust response. But the Biden admins history in the space suggests another selection process that isn't just looking at the biggest players. For example, their opposition to Jet Blue (5th or 6th largest airline) has been inconsistent with past practices. Makes you wonder what the selection criteria is.