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Deal Stocks: LBTYA, DG, C, DIS, BUD, GE, CMCSA, SWI

2009-11-13T21:43:00Z

A look at the news moving deal-related stocks including Liberty Global, Disney, Citigroup, British Airways and Playboy.

US Airways pilots seek federal mediation

2009-11-13T21:41:19Z

The union representing pilots at US Airways Group Inc. (NYSE:LCC), which has been working on a new contract since the airline's 2005 merger with America West Holdings Corp., on Friday applied for...

Gordian Group's Kaufman on CIT's reorganization

2009-11-13T21:17:07Z

Gordian Group's Peter Kaufman says its unclear if regulators will approve CIT Group's prepackaged bankruptcy reorganization plan, which includes transferring its core businesses to CIT Bank.

Dollar General, Rue21 today. Toys 'R' Us next?

2009-11-13T20:56:00Z

The successful IPOs of PE-backed retailers Dollar General, Rue21, Vitamin Shoppe and Dollarama will likely encourage more PE portfolio companies to go public. KKR-backed Toys "R" Us is a candidate,...

'3Com's gonna be bought. Shhh'

2009-11-13T20:50:31Z

Were options traders lucky? Did Goldman, Sachs & Co. (NYSE:GS) tip them? Speculation and rumor are flying in the wake of call-option trading on 3Com Corp. (NASDAQ:COMS) jumping to a 26-month high...

British Airways, Iberia not clear for takeoff

2009-11-13T20:45:31Z

British Airways plc and Iberia Lineas Aéreas de España SA's planned merger to create Europe's No. 3 carrier, already the longest-running courtship in aviation history, could still fall apart if BA...

Hedge fund clones: Better than the original?

2009-11-13T20:31:59Z

Three years after hedge fund 'clones' hit the market, they are starting to gain clout. A new study shows that their performance is neck-and-neck with hedge fund indexes.

The kids are all right

2009-11-13T20:00:58Z

For the first time ever, the emerging markets of Brazil, India and China are expected to lead rather than follow a global recovery. But can these countries sustain their fast-paced growth long term?

The search for auspiciousness

2009-11-13T20:00:09Z

Private equity firms scout for quality, reliability and smooth regulatory sailing in their China investments.

Be true to your school

2009-11-13T19:59:58Z

As the economy swoons, for-profit education sizzles. There has been a string of deals in post-secondary education. Expect consolidation to continue.

Waiting to exhale

2009-11-13T19:58:59Z

Middle-market M&A has come back from the abyss, but any sustained rebound depends on the banks.

What the sponsors saw

2009-11-13T19:58:58Z

PE investors had to get creative during the worst of the credit crunch, but take-privates and IPOs have picked up.

Where have all the lenders gone?

2009-11-13T19:58:57Z

Hobbled by the financial crisis, banks and nonbanks alike have all pulled back from funding middle-market deals. Here's a look at who might fill the void.

Back channels

2009-11-13T19:58:56Z

Steven Burrill lends his peripatetic presence to unusual cross-border deals in biotech.

The Candidate

2009-11-13T19:57:56Z

Democrat Mike Denklau grew tired of Wall Street after three years. Now he is trying to unseat a four-term GOP congressman.