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posted by drewwilliams 18 days ago under reynolds united advisory partners, united advisory partners news
Microsoft to Take Stake in Barnes & Noble’s Nook Unit | Microsoft announced on Monday that it would invest $300 million in Barnes & Noble’s Nook division for a 17.6 percent stake. The deal values the e-reader business at $1.7 billion.
The move by Microsoft will help bolster the standing of Barnes & Noble’s fastest-growing unit. The bookstore giant had said earlier this year that it was exploring strategic options for the business, including a potential divestiture or strategic partnership. The company has wagered heavily on the Nook, whose e-readers and tablets compete against Amazon’s best-selling Kindle devices in the hotly contested world of electronic books. Both companies are spending heavily to maintain a foothold in light of Apple’s success with the iPad. Morning Take-Out
posted by cookode 68 days ago under micron associates, micron associates barcelona spain, equity research on most popular searches-sprint n, ford, micron
Swap Talks Over Greece Could Test the Market | The financial system could face a test this week as industry officials debate a provision of the Greek bailout.
Greece is preparing to overhaul its bonds next month, a restructuring that could potentially prompt payouts on credit-default swaps, the financial instruments intended to protect against losses on debt. The International Swaps and Derivatives Association will meet on Thursday to decide whether a certain aspect of the deal will make those payments necessary. If parties have to make good on the credit-default swaps, the situation could send shivers through the market. An important and long-planned measure that aims to strengthen the derivatives market is not yet in place, raising questions about how the financial system will react if the credit-default swaps have to pay out. DEALBOOK » Morning Take-Out
posted by knoff 68 days ago under micron associates, micron associates barcelona spain, equity research on most popular searches-sprint n, ford, micron
Swap Talks Over Greece Could Test the Market | The financial system could face a test this week as industry officials debate a provision of the Greek bailout.
Greece is preparing to overhaul its bonds next month, a restructuring that could potentially prompt payouts on credit-default swaps, the financial instruments intended to protect against losses on debt. The International Swaps and Derivatives Association will meet on Thursday to decide whether a certain aspect of the deal will make those payments necessary. If parties have to make good on the credit-default swaps, the situation could send shivers through the market. An important and long-planned measure that aims to strengthen the derivatives market is not yet in place, raising questions about how the financial system will react if the credit-default swaps have to pay out. DEALBOOK » « previous next » |
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