October sales gains lift hopes for housing market AP (November 23, 2009) WASHINGTON (AP) - First-time buyers seized on a tax credit, combined with low mortgage rates and falling prices, to boost home sales in October to their highest level in 2 1/2 years.
Sri Lanka president calls for early election AP (November 23, 2009) COLOMBO, Sri Lanka (AP) - Sri Lanka's president signed a decree Monday calling for early elections, hoping to take advantage of his popularity after ending the country's 25-year civil war to win a new six-year term.
Praxair to sell gases to Chinese solar cell maker AP (November 23, 2009) SHANGHAI (AP) - Praxair Inc.'s Chinese unit has signed a multiyear agreement to sell gases that MAGI Solar Energy Technology Co. will use to make solar cells and modules, Praxair announced Monday.
Google scoops up display ad specialist Teracent AP (November 23, 2009) MOUNTAIN VIEW, Calif. (AP) - Google has bought a Silicon Valley startup that customizes the online billboards known as display advertising.
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.
Google scoops up display ad specialist Teracent AP (November 23, 2009) MOUNTAIN VIEW, Calif. (AP) - Google Inc. has snapped up another startup in its quest to sell more visual advertising on the Web.
Ciena buys Nortel business units for $769M AP (November 23, 2009) TORONTO (AP) - Ciena Corp. and Nortel Networks Corp. said Monday that Nortel has sold its global optical networking and carrier ethernet businesses to Ciena for $769 in cash and debt.
Carrier acquires 3 British controls businesses AP (November 18, 2009) FARMINGTON, Conn. (AP) - Carrier Corp., which makes heating, ventilating and air conditioning equipment, said Wednesday it has acquired three building management control businesses of the i2S Group, a British company.
Report: Motorola looking at selling largest unit AP (November 11, 2009) NEW YORK (AP) - Motorola Inc. is seeking to sell its largest division, which makes equipment for cable and wireless companies, according to a report.
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.
Windstream to buy NuVox for $643 million AP (November 03, 2009) LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (AP) - Phone company Windstream Corp. said Tuesday it's buying NuVox Inc. for $643 million in stock and cash.
NCR purchases Netkey for an undisclosed amount AP (November 02, 2009) DULUTH, Ga. (AP) - NCR Corp., a maker of ATMs, retail checkout scanners and self-serve kiosks, said Monday that it bought Netkey Inc., a provider of kiosk and digital sign software applications.