Honda and Nissan end merger talks, say they will continue to 'collaborate'
1. Honda and Nissan end $60 billion merger talks. 2. Nissan's stock slipped 0.34% post-announcement, Honda gained 2.14%. 3. The merger aimed to create synergies and economies of scale. 4. Disagreements on factory closures and staff cuts led to termination. 5. Nissan shares surged 24% on initial merger speculation.