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Tribune undermines cable firms with its US$2.7 billion broadcast deal

Chief Executive Officer Peter Liguori of Tribune Co. would undermine cable companies due to his US$2.73 billion deal to air the local broadcasts.


2013 Best-Performing Technology Stocks

The 2013 best-performing technology stocks included Hewlett-Packard and 5 other companies. (Photo : Reuters)Logo of Hewlett-Packard. The best-performing technology stocks of 2013 were the following (listed alphabetically): Micron Technology Inc.

Carter Validus Acquires Specialty Hospital Property in Arkansas

Carter Validus Mission Critical REIT announced acquisition of Physicians Specialty Hospital in Fayetteville, Arkansas priced at US$22,625,000.

IPO Planned For Bitcoin Headed by Winklevoss Twins

Winklevoss Twins offer IPO for Bitcoin. (Photo : Reuters)The image is the Bitcoin logo. Winklevoss Bitcoin Trust, which was designed to operate similarly to electronic exchange trading, is set to open its doors and make an initial offering of $20 million worth of shares.


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Luxoft Holding Inc announced today the closing of its initial public offering (IPO) priced at US$17 per share piece.
Orion Energy Systems Inc announced today that it has completed acquisition of Harris Manufacturing Inc and Harris Led through a US$10 million acquisition deal.
Today, Bank of Marin Bancorp announced that it has agreed to purchase NorCal Community Bancorp and its subsidiary Bank of Alameda.
Zynga names Don Mattrick as the new CEO (Photo : Reuters)Zynga names Don Mattrick as new CEO. Don Mattrick was named as the new CEO for Zynga Inc. Mattrick was brought in to replace founder Mark Pincus who personally recruited the former Xbox head.
Intercept Pharmaceuticals completed its follow on public offering (FPO) with attorney from the Life Sciences Practice representing the company.
First PacTrust Bancorp Inc announced completed acquisition deal for The Private Bank of California.
Mark Murrel and two others charged with insider trading for Dow Chemical Co's acquisition of Rohm & Haas Co in 2008.
Pharmaceutical companies Novartis and Pfizer showing interest in Onyx (Photo : Reuters)Onyx Pharmaceuticals Inc Logo Pharmaceutical companies Novartis and Pfizer join the bandwagon as potential bidders for Onyx Pharmaceuticals Inc, sources close to the situation conferred on Monday.
Time Warner discussed plans to sell its current headquarters in Manhattan to real estate developer, Related Cos for more than US$1.3 billion.
Monday last, Tribune Co announced acquisition of 19 TV stations from Local TV Holdings LLC for US$2.73 billion in cash.
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