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Blackstone expands apartments portfolio
Blackstone expands apartments portfolio by acquiring 80 apartment complexes for General Electric, in anticipation of a booming apartment rental market.
JCP will retaliate after Ackman outrage
Bill Ackman, the largest shareholder of J.C. Penney, have taken the offensive by airing out damaging statements against the company. In response, the board is discussing a possible retaliation.
Will Blackberry sale make company succeed over Apple, Samsung?
As Blackberry announced its formation of a special committee to "explore strategic alternatives" like a possible sale to compete with its biggest technology rivals, conflict may arise.
Dole to be Owned Wholly by Chief Executive David Murdock
Dole Food Co Inc agreed to be bought by David Murdock, after an increase in the offer price was given.
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Encision Inc named Dr. Patrick Pace as its new non-executive Chairman of the Board. Encision Inc announced that Dr. Patrick Pace will be the non-executive Chairman of the Board.
Amid dark forecasts on the PC market, especially for the future of Dell, Dell's buyout prospects may be on the rocks as well.
Tegile Systems announced the successful closing of its Series C funding round with USD 35 million in a round led by Meritech Capital Partners.
Prospect Capital Corp gave a loan valued at USD 80 million to Matrixx Initiatives Inc for its recapitalization.
InsideView said it was able to secure USD 19 million in a round led by Split Rock Partners. Software service company InsideView announced that it closed USD 19 million in financing on Monday.
Steinway Musical Instruments said that another investor topped the USD 35 per share offer of Kohlberg & Co with a bid of USD 38 per share.
Blackberry announced the creation of a committee to look into strategic alternatives like joint ventures, partnerships and sales to help revive the company.
HTC Corp was said to have paid USD 10 million to Robert Downey Jr to endorse the brand in a TV commercial.
Medtronic purchased Cardiocom for USD 200 million in cash. Medtronic Inc, the world's largest medical technology company, bought Cardiocom Llc for USD 200 million.
California's legislation to "bottle the sunlight" attracted venture capitalists and other major companies in an energy race to 2020.