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Samsung's Lee eyes deals to boost software prowess: report

Samsung Electronics chairman Lee Kun-hee has asked the firm's top management to seek measures including acquisitions to enhance its software prowess, local media reports said on Wednesday.

SEC charges Stifel with fraud in Wisconsin deals

The Securities and Exchange Commission on Wednesday charged St. Louis-based brokerage firm Stifel, Nicolaus & Co and a former senior executive with defrauding five Wisconsin school districts by selling them risky investments funded largely with borrowed money.

IPO View: Market rout exposes high-flying dotcom deals

The latest market rout might serve as a warning to investors who have euphorically poured money into high-flying technology stocks.

Analysis: Housewives heads to China as Hollywood inks deals

Hollywood studios are set to break into China's massive Internet market as domestic video sites scramble to screen U.S. movies and dramas on their digital platforms, a move which could also curb rampant piracy.

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Analysis: Bulging cash balances set up funds for deals

Global sovereign wealth funds are set to hasten investing the billions of dollars of cash holdings they have built up in a rebound from the 2008 financial crisis that has lifted their combined assets to a record.

Government of Singapore Investment Corp's (GIC) Executive Director Tony Tan

Bulging Cash Balances Set up Sovereign Funds for Deals

Global sovereign wealth funds are set to hasten investing the billions of dollars of cash holdings they have built up in a rebound from the 2008 financial crisis that has lifted their combined assets to a record.

Frugal is in: deals to drive back-to-school shopping for clothes

For young Americans, frugal dressing is in this back-to-school season.

Deals and Google. Citi earnings lift Wall Street

Stocks rose on Friday after strong earnings from Google and Citigroup helped lift some of the angst about Europe's debt crisis and stalled U.S. budget talks.

Wall Street set to rise on deals, earnings

Wall Street was set to rise on Friday after strong earnings from Google and Citigroup helped lift some of the angst about Europe's debt crisis and stalled U.S. budget talks that have overhung the market.

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Groupon Getaways is Up and Running, But Are the Deals Worth it?

Expedia and Groupon’s joint venture, Groupon Getaways, is officially up and running as of Monday night.

Chains' deals won over shoppers in June

Top U.S. retailers reported better-than-expected June sales after luring shoppers with targeted bargains that they will now have to keep in place to satisfy shoppers through the summer.

LivingSocial Nearing IPO: Value Expected at $10-$15 Billion

LivingSocial, the second largest daily deals company, is meeting with bankers this week to discuss an initial public stock offering expected to value the company at $10 billion to $15 billion.

Does Groupon's New Privacy Policy Put Users at Risk?

Have I Got a Daily Deal For You: Groupon's Falling Marketshare

Groupon and LivingSocial are all the rage with their daily deals, but the space is getting more crowded fast.

Does Groupon's New Privacy Policy Put Users at Risk?

LivingSocial vs. Groupon: Which One to Use

Daily deals from services like Groupon and Living Social are all the rage, but which one is best depends on what you are looking for.

Gaikai seeks deals as gaming shifts to the cloud

Gaikai, a privately-held cloud gaming firm whose backers include Electronic Arts and Intel Capital, expects to sign deals with major publishers and video game makers, as the market shifts from console-based games to online titles.

Business group backs compromise on trade deals

The U.S. Chamber of Commerce on Tuesday urged Republicans and Democrats to support what it called a reasonable compromise to move long-delayed trade deals with South Korea, Panama and Colombia.

Airlines offering travel deals

Southwest celebrates 40th anniversary with fare sale

DealTalk: In turnabout, U.S. banks issue stock to pay for deals

U.S. banks including PNC Financial Services Group and Capital One Financial are using shares to help pay for even small acquisitions, in a sign of how much pressure they feel to boost their capital levels.

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Top 5 summer travel destinations of 2011 (PHOTOS)

Based on the seasonal trends, summer travel deals, weather conditions, tourist traffic, entertainment options and the cultural experience, here are the best five summer travel destinations of 2011.

Paris jinx grounds planes but deals soar

Airbus faced the unexpected and daunting task on Monday of delivering a marketing blow to rival Boeing and maintaining momentum for a revamped jet with its two flagship planes grounded at the Paris Air Show.

Visa inks deals for mobile payments push

VISA Inc said it will acquire South African firm Fundamo for $110 million, and announced a five-year agreement with UK-based Monitise Plc, as it looks to grow its new technology-enabled payments business.

Sleep for Free! Hospitality Exchange & Alternatives to the Hotel

Everyday, more people are eschewing traditional lodging for a different travel experience. Find out which companies are linking up individuals for free or low-cost accommodation.

Apple secures licensing deals ahead of iCloud unveiling

NEW YORK - Just days ahead of its planned unveiling of its iCloud service, Apple has succeeded in securing licensing deals from all four major labels and music publishers.

Groupon Files For IPO

Groupon has become the next big social company to file for an IPO, following in LinkedIn's footsteps.

Does Groupon's New Privacy Policy Put Users at Risk?

Groupon and Expedia Partner up for More Travel Deals

Online coupon service Groupon and popular web travel agency Expedia team up to create Groupon Getaways.

Gazprom set for more after huge India deals: source

Russian gas exporter Gazprom, having just signed a trio of deals in India that could be worth over $90 billion, now has it sights on the markets of Europe and North America, a source close to the company said on Thursday.

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