Generic eye drug manufacturer Akorn said that it would be buying Hi-Tech Pharmacal Co Inc in a deal worth USD 640 million.
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Bats stock data increases from merger
According to Bats Global Markets Inc. CEO Joe Ratterman, the merger of Bats and Direct Edge Holdings Inc. had raised stock data.
Arias trial highlight social media and taxpayer issues
Jodi Arias, convicted murderer, had a few more issues up her sleeve. In a decision that has social media implications, the judge presiding over the case of Jodi Arias had postponed the date for the sentencing of convicted killer.
JetBlue takeover appeal grows in the middle of American Airlines limbo
The AMR-US Airways merger could be blocked by Federal regulators which had made JetBlue Airways the next target once the US Department of Justices succeeds in derailing the deal.
Ex-JPMorgan trader arrested in Spain
Former JP Mogran & Chase trader Javier Martin-Artajo had been released from policy custody after he had kept trading losses that cost the bank USD6.2 billion losses.
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Tracy McGrady hangs up his sneakers after 16 years in the NBA. In a message made at ESPN's First Take, Tracy McGrady announced, "It's been 16 years playing the game I love.
Venus and Serena Williams led wins in the first day of the US Open, reminiscent of their success in previous years.
AstraZeneca has been looking at another acquisition deal even after spending almost USD1 billion in acquisitions earlier this year.
Miami-Dade police cancelled an Amber Alert of a little girl after discovering that it was a misunderstanding.
WaterSmart Software announced the closing of its Series A funding with USD 4.5 million led by The Westly Group.
Resilience Capital Partners acquired CableNet Services Unlimited through its newly-formed company CableNet Communications.
Identive expands implementation of HIRSCH access to include San Diego International Airport's redesigned Terminal 2, known as the "Green Build."
Vestagen Technical Textiles was able to raise USD 8.25 million for the commercial launch of its scrub uniforms.
Syrian Deputy Foreign Minister Faisal Mikdad had said that world peace and security will be disrupted if US and its allies proceed with their action in response to the August 21 chemical attack.
