AT&T Looks to Close Time Warner Deal by Monday to Beat Rivals, Observers Say

AT&T is pushing to clinch a deal to buy Time Warner by Monday, aiming to close the door on other potential bidders, according to a person familiar with the matter.Talks between the companies have accelerated since it was first reported Thursday that executives had met in recent weeks to discuss potential business combinations, said the person, who asked not to be identified discussing private discussions. Part of AT&T's concern is that other suitors such as Google or Apple could jump in