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Adobe to Acquire Thumb Labs
43 mins ago - The Motley Fool - May 22, 2013 6:26 PM
Creative specialist Adobe acquires a small mobile app startup that has close ties to another acquisition made recently.



Gladstone Commercial Corporation Announces Property Acquisition in Vance, Alabama
3 hours ago - Benzinga - May 22, 2013 4:09 PM
Gladstone Commercial Corporation (NASDAQ: GOOD) (the "Company") reported today that it completed the forward purchase of a 170,000 square foot build-to-suit light industrial manufacturing facility in Vance, Alabama for $13.4 million.The Company acqui



Nuverra's Solid Acquisition Extends Its Bakken Dominance
5 hours ago - The Motley Fool - May 22, 2013 2:21 PM
Nuverra makes an ideal acquisition to help it keep its position in the Bakken on solid ground.


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Celadon Trucking Services Announces the Acquisition of Hyndman Transport Limited
5 hours ago - Benzinga - May 22, 2013 2:16 PM
Celadon Trucking Services, Inc., a wholly-owned subsidiary of Celadon Group, Inc. (NYSE: CGI), announced today that it has agreed to acquire Hyndman Transport Limited, based in Wroxeter, Ontario.


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Could a Hulu Acquisition Pop DIRECTV Stock?
6 hours ago - The Motley Fool - May 22, 2013 12:43 PM
With DIRECTV possibly looking to acquire Hulu, there are some major benefits and concerns investors need to consider.



S.Africa's FirstRand: no longer keen on Nigeria's Enterprise
8 hours ago - Reuters - May 22, 2013 11:17 AM
JOHANNESBURG, May 22 (Reuters) - South Africa's FirstRand is no longer considering an acquisition of Nigeria's Enterprise Bank, although it is still keen on rivals Keystone and Mainstreet, its chief executive said on Wednesday.


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Cubist, Optimer, Trius: Antibiotic Deal Making On Tap
12 hours ago - TheStreet - May 22, 2013 7:00 AM
LEXINGTON, Mass. (TheStreet) -- The market loves mergers and acquisition rumors and recently, investors have been chattering a lot about Cubist Pharmaceuticalsand Optimer Pharmaceuticals . Even before Optimer put itself up for sale earlier this year,


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The Acquisition Frenzy Is Over - Can PNC Deliver?
19 hours ago - The Motley Fool - May 22, 2013 12:27 AM
Should this growth by acquisition make PNC investors nervous?


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Vertu Motors unveils acquisition
22 hours ago - FT - May 21, 2013 8:51 PM
The car dealership group agrees to pay Co-operative Group Motors £31m cash for a Yorkshire-based business comprising three Land Rover outlets


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Navios Maritime Acquisition Corporation Announces Closing of Approximately $120M of Gross Proceeds
1 day ago - Benzinga - May 21, 2013 4:04 PM
Navios Maritime Acquisition (NYSE: NNA) announced today the closing of its previously announced placement, issuing a total of 32,876,712 shares of common stock, at a price of $3.65 per share, raising approximately $120.0 million of gross proceeds.



VASCO Data Security International's CEO Discusses Acquisition of Cronto Ltd Conference Call (Transcript)
1 day ago - Seeking Alpha - May 21, 2013 1:57 PM
VASCO Data Security International, Inc. (VDSI)Acquisition of Cronto Ltd Conference CallMay 21, 2013 10:00 ETExecutivesKendall Hunt - Founder, Chairman, and Chief Executive OfficerJan Valcke - President and Chief Operating OfficerCliff Bown - Executiv


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Indonesia approves DBS-Bank Danamon deal
1 day ago - FT - May 21, 2013 12:42 PM
Indonesian central bank approves 40% acquisition, which falls short of the majority 67% stake that Singapore-based DBS had hoped to acquire


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Yahoo Investors Don't Care About Risky Tumblr Bet Even If Yahoo 'Drives Tumblr Into The Ground'
1 day ago - Business Insider - May 21, 2013 11:59 AM
SAN FRANCISCO (Reuters) - Yahoo Inc Chief Executive Marissa Mayer's $1.1 billion acquisition of blogging service Tumblr will be a test of her ability to revive the aging Web portal. Luckily for her, her performance may be graded generously. Mayer fac


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Growth, Growth, And More Growth: Yahoo's Mayer And Tumblr's Karp Talk Deal
1 day ago - Benzinga - May 21, 2013 11:59 AM
Yahoo (NASDAQ: YHOO) CEO Marissa Mayer and Tumblr CEO David Karp sat down on CNBC's Squawk on the Street to discuss Yahoo's acquisition of the popular blogging service.



Yahoo's rise in Asia offsets risk from Tumblr bet
1 day ago - Reuters - May 21, 2013 11:28 AM
SAN FRANCISCO (Reuters) - Yahoo Inc Chief Executive Marissa Mayer's $1.1 billion acquisition of blogging service Tumblr will be a test of her ability to revive the aging Web portal. Luckily for her, her performance may be graded generously.



UPDATE: Cantor Fitzgerald Raises PT on Priceline.com Following Kayak Acquisition Close
1 day ago - Benzinga - May 21, 2013 11:24 AM
In a report published Tuesday, Cantor Fitzgerald analyst Naved Khan reiterated a Buy rating on Priceline.com (NASDAQ: PCLN), and raised the price target from $800.00 to $900.00.



Is Yahoo! Stock a Buy With Tumblr?
1 day ago - The Motley Fool - May 21, 2013 11:23 AM
Yahoo!'s stock is up 70% over the last year. Can this new acquisition keep it from tumbling?



Yahoo CEO stresses plan to keep Tumblr independent
1 day ago - MarketWatch - May 21, 2013 10:42 AM
SAN FRANCISCO (MarketWatch) - Yahoo Inc.Chief Executive Marissa Mayer on Tuesday touted the potential of the Web portal's $1.1 billion acquisition of Tumblr telling CNBC, "We bought a growth opportunity." Mayer also reaffirmed Yahoo's intention to le



Tech Stocks: Apple weighs down techs; Yahoo gains
1 day ago - MarketWatch - May 21, 2013 10:37 AM
Apple shares slipped ahead of Tim Cook’s slated appearance at a congressional hearing on Tuesday. Yahoo rose a day after the big Tumblr acquisition. Microsoft slated to unveil new Xbox.


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The Truth About Tumblr: Its Numbers Are Significantly Worse Than You Think (YHOO)
1 day ago - Business Insider - May 21, 2013 10:30 AM
Now that that the Yahoo-Tumblr acquisition is a done deal, we're starting to see reports that make Tumblr look like a much less impressive property. In the press release announcing the deal, Yahoo said Tumblr has 300 million monthly unique visitors.



UPDATE: Jefferies Reiterates Hold Rating, Raises PT on Actavis on WCRX Acquisition Announcement
1 day ago - Benzinga - May 21, 2013 10:25 AM
In a report published Tuesday, Jefferies analyst Corey Davis reiterated a Hold rating on Actavis (NYSE: ACT), and raised the price target from $120.00 to $133.00.


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Yahoo's Mayer Says Tumblr Could Get Its Own Ad Exchange
1 day ago - Business Insider - May 21, 2013 9:22 AM
As the dust around Yahoo's $1.1 billion acquisition of Tumblr begins to settle, more details are emerging on how the former will enhance the latter's advertising offerings. Ads on Tumblr could be served from an ad exchange, Yahoo CEO Marissa Mayer to


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That Time Marissa Mayer Stormed Out Of A Meeting, Dooming A Blogging Acquisition (YHOO)
1 day ago - Business Insider - May 21, 2013 8:23 AM
Influential blogger Dave Winer does not believe all the things Yahoo CEO Marissa Mayer is saying about letting "Tumblr be Tumblr." The source of his skepticism is a meeting he had with Mayer back in 2003. Back then, Google bought a blogging company c


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GOOGLE-YOUTUBE VETERAN: OK, Marissa Mayer, Here's How To Not Screw Up Tumblr (GOOG, YHOO)
1 day ago - Business Insider - May 21, 2013 8:06 AM
Wall Street analysts and Yahoo shareholders are worried that Yahoo is going to screw up Tumblr, its $1.1 billion acquisition. They are worried because Yahoo, and big Internet companies in general, have a history of paying a lot for startups and then


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Temasek Bought US$198 Million Of ICBC Shares Sold By Goldman Sachs
1 day ago - Fox Business - May 21, 2013 7:58 AM
Singapore state investment company Temasek Holdings Pte. Ltd. bought part of the shares sold by Goldman Sachs Group in Industrial & Commercial Bank of China Ltd. (1398.HK), in its latest acquisition of Chinese bank stakes.


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Yahoo’s Gamble
1 day ago - NY Times - May 21, 2013 7:42 AM
To understand Yahoo's acquisition of Tumblr, consider Yahoo's deal for GeoCities in 1999. | For technology deal makers, business is booming. | SAC Capital Advisors is bracing for another round of withdrawal requests. | Apple avoided billions in taxes



RPT-Yahoo's rise in Asia offsets risk from Tumblr bet
2 days ago - Reuters - May 21, 2013 7:00 AM
SAN FRANCISCO, May 20 (Reuters) - Yahoo Inc Chief Executive Marissa Mayer's $1.1 billion acquisition of blogging service Tumblr will be a test of her ability to revive the aging Web portal. Luckily for her, her performance may be graded generously.



RPT-Yahoo's rise in Asia offsets risk from Tumblr bet
2 days ago - Reuters - May 21, 2013 7:00 AM
SAN FRANCISCO, May 20 (Reuters) - Yahoo Inc Chief Executive Marissa Mayer's $1.1 billion acquisition of blogging service Tumblr will be a test of her ability to revive the aging Web portal. Luckily for her, her performance may be graded generously.



RPT-Yahoo's rise in Asia offsets risk from Tumblr bet
2 days ago - Reuters - May 21, 2013 7:00 AM
SAN FRANCISCO, May 20 (Reuters) - Yahoo Inc Chief Executive Marissa Mayer's $1.1 billion acquisition of blogging service Tumblr will be a test of her ability to revive the aging Web portal. Luckily for her, her performance may be graded generously.



BRIEF-Growthpoint to issue new linked units to raise 2.5 bln rand
2 days ago - Reuters - May 21, 2013 6:25 AM
JOHANNESBURG, May 21 (Reuters) - Growthpoint Properties Ltd : * Says announces an equity raise for acquisition and development opportunities * Says undertaking an equity capital raising of R2.5BN through the issue of new


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Websense Acquisition May Not Be in Best Interests of Shareholders
2 days ago - peHUB - May 21, 2013 4:53 AM


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Poor planning undermines Indonesia’s growth
2 days ago - FT - May 21, 2013 4:11 AM
Poor planning, land acquisition problems and lack of co-ordination puts on hold crucial infrastructure developments across the country



BRIEF-Phytopharm considering reverse takeover healthcare deal
2 days ago - Reuters - May 21, 2013 2:48 AM
LONDON, May 21 (Reuters) - Phytopharm PLC : * Recently signed heads of terms in connection with possible acquisition of a


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Is Yahoo! Stock a Better Bet Than Google?
2 days ago - The Motley Fool - May 21, 2013 12:45 AM
Yahoo's acquisition of Tumblr may have the company in the headlines but it shows a key weakness in the company's business.


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Tumblr Deal Boosts Tech
2 days ago - WSJ - May 21, 2013 12:23 AM
City officials hope Yahoo's Tumblr acquisition will help ignite sector.



Yahoo's rise in Asia offsets risk from Tumblr bet
2 days ago - Reuters - May 21, 2013 12:11 AM
SAN FRANCISCO, May 20 (Reuters) - Yahoo Inc Chief Executive Marissa Mayer's $1.1 billion acquisition of blogging service Tumblr will be a test of her ability to revive the aging Web portal. Luckily for her, her performance may be graded generously.



Yahoo's rise in Asia offsets risk from Tumblr bet
2 days ago - Reuters - May 21, 2013 12:11 AM
SAN FRANCISCO, May 20 (Reuters) - Yahoo Inc Chief Executive Marissa Mayer's $1.1 billion acquisition of blogging service Tumblr will be a test of her ability to revive the aging Web portal. Luckily for her, her performance may be graded generously.


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Yahoo's rise in Asia offsets risk from Tumblr bet
2 days ago - Reuters - May 21, 2013 12:11 AM
SAN FRANCISCO, May 20 (Reuters) - Yahoo Inc ChiefExecutive Marissa Mayer's $1.1 billion acquisition of bloggingservice Tumblr will be a test of her ability to revive the agingWeb portal. Luckily for her, her performance may be gradedgenerously.



Yahoo's rise in Asia offsets risk from Tumblr bet
2 days ago - Reuters - May 21, 2013 12:11 AM
SAN FRANCISCO, May 20 (Reuters) - Yahoo Inc Chief Executive Marissa Mayer's $1.1 billion acquisition of blogging service Tumblr will be a test of her ability to revive the aging Web portal. Luckily for her, her performance may be graded generously.



Yahoo's rise in Asia offsets risk from Tumblr bet
2 days ago - Reuters - May 21, 2013 12:11 AM
SAN FRANCISCO, May 20 (Reuters) - Yahoo Inc Chief Executive Marissa Mayer's $1.1 billion acquisition of blogging service Tumblr will be a test of her ability to revive the aging Web portal. Luckily for her, her performance may be graded generously.


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Dan Roitman: How to Persuade Anyone: Four Timeless Strategies
2 days ago - Huffington Post - May 20, 2013 6:51 PM
Whether you're negotiating an acquisition, recruiting new talent, trying to ink an elusive client, or even just asking for a raise, you need to be well versed in the powers of persuasion.



Spectrum Pharmaceuticals' CEO Presents at UBS Global Healthcare Conference (Transcript)
2 days ago - Seeking Alpha - May 20, 2013 6:40 PM
Spectrum Pharmaceuticals, Inc. (SPPI)UBS Global Healthcare ConferenceMay 20, 20133:30 pm ETExecutivesRajesh C. Shrotriya - Chairman, Chief Executive Officer, President, Chairman of Placement Committee and Chairman of Product Acquisition CommitteeAnal



Spectrum Pharmaceuticals, Inc. Presents at UBS Global Healthcare Conference, May-20-2013 03:30 PM
2 days ago - Seeking Alpha - May 20, 2013 6:40 PM
Spectrum Pharmaceuticals, Inc. (SPPI)May 20, 20133:30 pm ETExecutivesRajesh C. Shrotriya - Chairman, Chief Executive Officer, President, Chairman of Placement Committee and Chairman of Product Acquisition CommitteeAnalystsMelanie FanPresentationMelan


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Security Vendor Websense Goes Private in $906 Million Deal (WBSN)
2 days ago - Business Insider - May 20, 2013 6:26 PM
Websense has been the subject of acquisition rumors for years and it's finally found a way to cash out: a private equity deal lead by Vista Equity Partners. The company said Monday Vista Equity Partners was acquiring the company for $24.75 per share


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CHART OF THE DAY: The Reason Yahoo Bought Tumblr (And The Reason To Be Skeptical) (YHOO)
2 days ago - Business Insider - May 20, 2013 5:45 PM
All Things D's Peter Kafka summed up Yahoo's $1.1 billion acquisition best, saying on Twitter, "Resist urge to attach Big Ideas to Yahumblr. Yahoo is a declining company trying to buy growth. Might work, might not. Full stop." This chart of Tumblr's



Under Yahoo, will Tumblr go way of Flickr?
2 days ago - MarketWatch - May 20, 2013 5:19 PM
So far Yahoo’s $1.1 billion acquisition of Tumblr is playing out similarly to its 2005 purchase of Flickr.


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TECH STOCKS: Yahoo's Deal For Tumblr Heads Tech's Day
2 days ago - Fox Business - May 20, 2013 4:28 PM
Yahoo Inc. took the tech-sector spotlight Monday, with its $1.1 billion acquisition of blogging-service operator Tumblr seen as a potential gamble by Chief Executive Marissa Mayer in her attempts to reinvigorate the one-time Internet pioneer.


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Tumblr's Ad Sales Pitch Deck Says Brands Will Now Be 'Front And Center' (YHOO)
2 days ago - Business Insider - May 20, 2013 4:14 PM
Tumblr is wasting no time in ramping up the amount of advertising it serves now that its $1.1 billion acquisition by Yahoo has been announced. Tumblr will launch a test of "in-stream" ads on its desktop users' dashboards as soon as tomorrow, a source



US STOCKS SNAPSHOT-Wall St ends near flat; correction worry rises
2 days ago - Reuters - May 20, 2013 4:12 PM
NEW YORK, May 20 (Reuters) - U.S. stocks ended little changed on Monday with indexes hovering near record levels as concerns about a correction cut earlier gains that were boosted by acquisition activities.


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Putting the Exclamation Point Back in Yahoo
2 days ago - NY Times - May 20, 2013 4:01 PM
The Tumblr acquisition puts all the hype – and the 70 percent rise in Yahoo's stock since Marissa Mayer took over as C.E.O. – to the test.