Judge Weighs $14B HPE Juniper Deal Amid State Challenges

Hewlett Packard Enterprise's $14 billion acquisition of Juniper Networks faces scrutiny from a federal judge, who questioned the adequacy of the agreed remedies in preserving competition in enterprise wireless equipment markets. The judge, Casey Pitts, signaled hesitation about disrupting a deal reached between regulators and the companies, leaving investors waiting for a decision that could shape how late-stage merger settlements are treated.