France shows off cutting-edge navy ship in Russia AP (November 23, 2009) ST. PETERSBURG, Russia (AP) - A cutting-edge French warship sailed into St. Petersburg Monday to show off its capabilities to potential buyers in the Russian navy, whose pursuit of an amphibious assault capacity is frightening some neighboring countries.
Peet's raises offer for Diedrich to $265M AP (November 23, 2009) EMERYVILLE, Calif. (AP) - Coffee chain retailer Peet's Coffee & Tea Inc. said Monday it has raised its offer for the wholesale roaster and distributor Diedrich Coffee Inc. by about 24 percent to $265 million.
Agrium, CF, Terra prolong fertilizer takeover wars AP (November 23, 2009) NEW YORK (AP) - The fertilizer wars persisted on Monday as Agrium Inc. vowed to continue its pursuit of CF Industries Holdings Inc., while CF resubmitted its buyout offer to Terra Industries Inc., only to be promptly rejected.
Marvel extends shareholder vote eligibility AP (November 17, 2009) NEW YORK (AP) - Marvel Entertainment Inc. said Tuesday that shareholders of record as of Nov. 23 will be allowed to vote on The Walt Disney Co.'s offer to acquire the company.
Trump, bondholders reach deal over 3 NJ casinos AP (November 17, 2009) ATLANTIC CITY, N.J. (AP) - Bondholders battling Donald Trump for control of Trump Entertainment Resorts' three Atlantic City casinos have reached a deal allowing the casinos to retain Trumps' trademark name.
EU objects to Oracle's takeover of Sun AP (November 10, 2009) SAN FRANCISCO (AP) - European antitrust regulators have formally objected to Sun Microsystems Inc.'s planned $7.4 billion sale to Oracle Corp., escalating a battle over a deal that has already been cleared in the U.S.
Stanley sees cost savings in Black & Decker deal AP (November 03, 2009) CHICAGO (AP) - Tool makers Stanley Works and Black & Decker Corp. are betting that together they can wring out more profit and better position themselves for a housing market recovery than they could apart.