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EU approves Google’s bid to buy Motorola

The European Union approves Google Inc.’s bid to buy Motorola Mobility, in a major boost to the Internet giant’s effort to strengthen its position in the mobile market.

Monday, February 13, 2012 (MarketWatch)

After Hours: Masco, Fidelity National in after-hours spotlight

Shares of Masco Corp, Fidelity National Information Services Inc. and Skilled Healthcare Group Inc. are among the stocks that may see active trading late Monday, with all three companies poised to rep

Monday, February 13, 2012 (MarketWatch)

Walker recall petition site unveiled

The once-secret location is used for storing the lists of those wanting to remove the governor.

Monday, February 13, 2012 (Politico)

Google changes focus on dealmaking

The technology company will concentrate acquisitions in new markets such as video and mobile, its head of corporate development has told the FT

Monday, February 13, 2012 (Financial Times )

Rex On Techs: At $500 a share, Apple redefines reality

Historical gains may continue to grow for what one analyst calls “the best technology company on the planet,” writes Rex Crum.

Monday, February 13, 2012 (MarketWatch)

Jackie Kennedy papers released by JFK Library

BOSTON — Some of former first lady Jacqueline Kennedy's personal papers are now public for the first time, including notes from her televised White House tour 50 years ago.

Monday, February 13, 2012 (Politico)

Europe Job Losses Rise on AstraZeneca-to-PepsiCo Cuts

Global companies from NEC Corp. to PepsiCo Inc. and AstraZeneca Plc are chopping jobs more than three times faster than in 2011 as they brace for recession in Europe and a slowdown in China.

Monday, February 13, 2012 (Business Week)

U.S. Volcker Rule to Increase Financial Risk, Critics Say

Representatives for the world’s largest banks said a U.S. proposal to ban proprietary trading would increase risk, raise costs for investors and be vulnerable to legal challenge.

Monday, February 13, 2012 (Business Week)

Grammy Awards Draw 39 Million TV Viewers, Show’s Second Largest

The Grammy awards telecast on CBS last night attracted 39 million viewers, the second-largest ever for the annual music-industry show, according to preliminary data from the network.

Monday, February 13, 2012 (Business Week)

Empire State Building Owners File $1 Billion IPO, REIT Plan

The company that controls the Empire State Building plans to raise as much as $1 billion in an initial public offering, giving investors the opportunity to own a piece of the landmark 102-story Manhat

Monday, February 13, 2012 (Business Week)

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