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HP's WebOs Operating System to be Acquired by LG Electronics
LG Electronics will be using webOs operating system from Hewlett-Packard for its internet-connected TVs.
Sinopec Pays US$1.02 Billion for Chesapeake Stake
Sinopec purchases 850,000 acres for US$1.02 billion. Half of Chesapeake Energy Corp's assets has just been purchased by China Petroleum and Chemical Corp or Sinopec.
Midcap Shares Fall Amidst Talk of Share Sales in India
Share values fall on rumors of sales of pledged stocks. Share values fell for small and midsized companies on rumors that pledged shares of specific companies were being offered for sale.
Barclays Seeking Shareholder Approval
Barclays to issue convertible bonds for more capital. Barclays, in a move to address possible concerns, is formulating a plan to seek shareholder approval to sell bonds that are convertible to shares should the bank hit troubled waters.