Sherwin-Williams, Valspar Say Deal Still on Track

Ignore those rumors you heard: Sherwin-Williams (NYSE: SHW) and Valspar (NYSE: VAL) insist their $11 billion merger is still scheduled to close by the end of the first quarter. The two coating specialists painted over speculation that they were facing pushback from federal trade regulators and were biding their time waiting for President-elect Donald Trump to take office.