It is the first general-purpose computer concept. Unfortunately, because of funding issues, this computer was also never built while Charles Babbage was alive. In 1910, Henry Babbage, Charles Babbage's youngest son, was able to complete a portion of this machine and was able to perform basic calculations.
Baker Hughes stock price peaked before the start of the oil crash at just over $75 per share. The company's recent recoveries make it close to pre-crash highs. Baker Hughes shareholders have recently received a $3.5 billion breakup fee with Halliburton and will receive another $7.4 billion from General Electric.
From antitrust concerns to management frictions and negative market forces, this has not been a smooth ride. And with a $3.5 billion break-up fee promised to Baker Hughes by Halliburton should the merger fall through, failure would come at a hefty price. Here are five reasons why the deal might still capsize.