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Men's Wearhouse acquires Joseph Abboud for US$98 million
Men's Wearhouse announced that it had acquired Joseph Abboud in a deal worth US$98 million. Men's Wearhouse anounced that it had acquired Joseph Abboud, New Bedford-based suit maker, for US$98 million.
Apple acquires Terminator technology
A patent for bulk processing of liquid metal was issued to Apple's partner and affiliate. A patent issued to Apple excited iPhone fanatics and technology geeks all over the word this week.
Forget Google, invest in Apple - Analysts
Google experienced a heavy fall in its latest earnings report, while Apple leaped high. In 2012, the most profitable move investors could have done was to exit Apple and enter Google.
Apple to offer no-commercial television
Apple's "grand vision" for the television might be skipping commercials altogether, tech analysts predict.