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DISH buys Blockbuster VideoTroubled movie renter Blockbuster has been looking for a buyer, and we learn today that DISH Network (DISH) has won the auction for the company, with a deal valued at $228 million in cash.

Blockbuster was once the biggest name in video rentals, but it has been unable to keep up with changes in the market created by companies such as Netflix (NFLX) and Redbox.

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In a move to bolster market share, Texas Instruments (TXN) is purchasing National Semiconductor (NSM) for $7.4 billion, according to the Associated Press.

Texas Instruments is a market leader in digital signal processors (DSP)s. DSPs are found in wireless phones, DVD players, automotive systems and computer modems. They also make logic chips, microprocessors, microcontrollers, display components and calculators.

National Semiconductor offers a variety of integrated circuits (IC)s, especially analog and mixed signal chips. The analog chips transform physical information -- light, sound, pressure and radio waves into data that a computer can use. National's chips are in a host of wireless communications, networking, medical, solar, automotive and industrial applications.

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Texas Instruments Acquires National Semiconductor originally appeared on BloggingStocks on Tue, 05 Apr 2011 09:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>dealsfeaturedincreased market shareIncreasedMarketShareinthenewsmarket mattersmergers and acquisitionsNational SemiconductorNsmtechnology analog chipsTexas InstrumentstxnTue, 05 Apr 2011 09:00:00 EST<![CDATA[Chuck Adds optionsXpress to Schwab's Portfolio]]>http://www.bloggingstocks.com/2011/03/24/chuck-adds-optionsxpress-to-schwab-s-portfolio/http://www.bloggingstocks.com/2011/03/24/chuck-adds-optionsxpress-to-schwab-s-portfolio/http://www.bloggingstocks.com/2011/03/24/chuck-adds-optionsxpress-to-schwab-s-portfolio/#commentsFiled under: , , , ,

Charles Schwab (SCHW) has announced its decision to acquire optionsXpress (OXPS) in a friendly all-stock deal. This deal will help Schwab compete with other firms like E-Trade (ETFC), Ameritrade (AMTD), and Bank of America (BAC), which all have large online brokerage services and are vying to provide investors with the best tools and services.

The deal, which is expected to close by the third quarter of 2011, will cost Schwab $1 billion, and the company will issue 60 million new shares to swap each outstanding share of optionsXpress with 1.02 of its own shares. Our $19.74 price estimate for Charles Schwab is at a premium of almost 12% to its current market value.

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Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>AmeritradeBank of AmericaBankOfAmericacharles schwabchuck schwabChuckSchwabdealsE-Tradefeaturedinthenewsmergermergers and acquisitionsoptions tradingoptionsXpressThu, 24 Mar 2011 09:10:00 EST<![CDATA[General Mills Likes Yoplait So Much It's Buying 50% of the Company]]>http://www.bloggingstocks.com/2011/03/18/general-mills-likes-yoplait-so-much-it-is-buying-50-of-the-comp/http://www.bloggingstocks.com/2011/03/18/general-mills-likes-yoplait-so-much-it-is-buying-50-of-the-comp/http://www.bloggingstocks.com/2011/03/18/general-mills-likes-yoplait-so-much-it-is-buying-50-of-the-comp/#commentsFiled under: , , ,

General Mills (GIS) is buying a 50% stake in Yoplait from PAI Partners for roughly $1.1 billion, Reuters reported Thursday, citing sources close to the deal.

The deal is a nice fit for both companies. Yoplait is second to Danone (DANOY) in the yogurt market. General Mills has the industry presence to promote the Yoplait brand, something that would benefit PAI.

For General Mills, Yoplait would add an another revenue stream to an already diversified conglomerate. Some of General Mills' products include cereals, Haagen-Dazs ice cream, Green Giant vegetables and Progresso soup. The company has already been distributing Yoplait for 30 years, so the distribution network is already in place.

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Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>commodity pricescompetitionconsumerdealsfeaturedfood industryGeneral MillsinflationinthenewsYoplaitFri, 18 Mar 2011 09:00:00 EST<![CDATA[Will Buffett Back Away from His Deal with BYD, the Chinese Auto Maker?]]>http://www.bloggingstocks.com/2011/03/09/will-buffet-back-away-from-his-deal-with-byd-the-chinese-auto-m/http://www.bloggingstocks.com/2011/03/09/will-buffet-back-away-from-his-deal-with-byd-the-chinese-auto-m/http://www.bloggingstocks.com/2011/03/09/will-buffet-back-away-from-his-deal-with-byd-the-chinese-auto-m/#commentsFiled under: , , ,

Warren Buffett invested $232 million in BYD (BYDDF), a Chinese auto maker during the financial crisis, as reported by Reuters. As of December 2010 Buffett's 225 million shares were worth $1.18 billion. In 2009, the shares were valued at just under $2 billion. So from 2009 to 2010, Buffett's Berkshire Hathaway (BRK.A) lost about 40% of his investment.

But that is just the beginning. Now there is criticism surrounding the new Chinese car, dubbed the hybrid car F3DM.They center around two major areas, authenticity of the design and the overall workmanship of the car itself.

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NYSE Euronext (NYX) and Deutsche Boerse AG of Germany recently announced a merger that will create the world's largest financial exchange. NYSE is the world's largest stock exchange in the world by market capitalization of its listed companies and Deutsche Boerse AG is the largest stock exchange operator in Germany. NYSE Euronext's main competitors are Nasdaq OMX (NDAQ) and CME Group (CME).

We have a price estimate of $34.77 for NYSE Euronext's stock, which stands below market price.

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Yahoo! (YHOO)Yahoo is still trying to play catch up. Helped by cost cuts, Yahoo! (YHOO) posted late Tuesday fourth quarter income of $312 million, or 24 cents a share, more than double last year's income of $153 million, or 11 cents a share, according to the Wall Street Journal. Revenue fell 12% to $1.53 billion from $1.73 billion.

Net revenue, which excludes commissions paid to partners, fell 4% in the quarter to $1.22 billion from $1.26 billion in the year ago period. Excluding the Microsoft (MSFT) impact and certain divestitures, revenue grew by 2% in the quarter.

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Read | Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>dealsdisplay adsfacebookFacebook InternetgoogGoogleinthenewsmicrosoftmsftyahoo earningsyahoo revenueyhooWed, 26 Jan 2011 10:00:00 EST<![CDATA[LM Ericsson Open to Making Acquisitions]]>http://www.bloggingstocks.com/2010/12/29/lm-ericsson-open-to-making-acquisitions/http://www.bloggingstocks.com/2010/12/29/lm-ericsson-open-to-making-acquisitions/http://www.bloggingstocks.com/2010/12/29/lm-ericsson-open-to-making-acquisitions/#commentsFiled under: , , ,

ERIC logoLM Ericsson Telephone (ERIC - option chain) shares are rising today after the company announced that it would be prepared to buy rivals when they run into trouble, as it did when it bought parts of rival Nortel. If you think that the stock won't fall by too much in the coming months, then now could be a good time to look at a bullish hedged trade on ERIC.

ERIC opened this morning at $11.42. So far today the stock has hit a low of $9.17 and a high of $12.39. As of 12:00, ERIC is trading at $11.54 up 0.22 (1.9%). The chart for ERIC looks bearish and S&P gives ERIC a negative 2 STARS (out of 5) sell ranking.

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Jacobs Engineering (JEC) logoJacobs Engineering Group (JEC - option chain) shares are rising today after the company announced it has agreed to acquire the Process and Construction operations of Aker Solutions ASA for $675 million in cash. The deal will significantly expand JEC's presence in the mining and metals market, and is expected to close in the second quarter of fiscal-2011. If you think that the stock won't fall by too much in the coming months, then now could be a good time to look at a bullish hedged trade on JEC.

JEC opened this morning at $44.36. So far today the stock has hit a low of $44.28 and a high of $47.97. As of 12:10, JEC is trading at $45.90 up $1.75 (3.9%). The chart for JEC looks bullish and S&P gives JEC a positive 5 STARS (out of 5) strong buy ranking.

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Jacobs Engineering Group Rises on New Acquisition originally appeared on BloggingStocks on Wed, 22 Dec 2010 13:30:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Aeropostale (ARO) logoAéropostale (ARO - option chain) shares are soaring today on rumors that the company could go private in a deal with a private equity company worth $40 per share. ARO has not commented on the rumor. Even if ARO executives do not want to sell, this kind of interest could establish a floor for the stock price. If you think that the stock won't fall by too much in the coming months, then now could be a good time to look at a bullish hedged trade on ARO.

ARO opened this morning at $24.62. So far today the stock has hit a low of $23.98 and a high of $25.00. As of 12:25, ARO is trading at $24.61 up 0.95 (4.0%). The chart for ARO looks bearish and S&P gives ARO a negative 2 STARS (out of 5) sell ranking.

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Aeropostale Takeover Rumors Swirl originally appeared on BloggingStocks on Tue, 07 Dec 2010 13:50:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Riverbed Technology (RVBD - option chain) shares are rising today on reports that the company is in negotiations to buy Radware (RDWR) for $47 per share. Rival Hewlett-Packard (HPQ) reportedly has offered $45 per share for RDWR. If you think that the stock won't fall by too much in the coming months, then now could be a good time to look at a bullish hedged trade on RVBD.

RVBD opened this morning at $35.50. So far today the stock has hit a low of $34.58 and a high of $36.91. As of 12:20, RVBD is trading at $34.99 up 0.17 (0.5%). The chart for RVBD looks neutral and S&P gives RVBD a neutral 3 STARS (out of 5) hold ranking.

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Riverbed Enters Bidding War Against Hewlett-Packard originally appeared on BloggingStocks on Mon, 06 Dec 2010 13:50:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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DF logoDean Foods (DF - option chain) shares are up a significant amount for the second consecutive day after rumors resurfaced that Groupe Danone SA could be investigating an acquisition of the company. This rumor first came to light back in March, but since then DF has seen its share price cut by a third, which could make the company even more attractive now. If you think that the stock won't fall by too much in the coming months, then now could be a good time to look at a bullish hedged trade on DF.

DF opened this morning at $10.55 So far today the stock has hit a low of $10.50 and a high of $10.75. As of 12:15, DF is trading at $10.63 up 0.41 (4.0%). The chart for DF looks neutral and S&P gives DF a neutral 3 STARS (out of 5) hold ranking.

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Dean Foods Takeover Speculation Resumes originally appeared on BloggingStocks on Wed, 01 Sep 2010 13:40:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Continental Airlines (CAL - option chain) shares are rising today after the US Justice Department said over the weekend that it has no more antitrust concerns about CAL's proposed merger with UAL Corp. (UAUA). Now the merger only needs to gain approval from UAUA and CAL shareholders as well as the Transportation Department. The deal is expected to close by October 1. If you think that the stock won't fall by too much in the coming months, then now could be a good time to look at a bullish hedged trade on CAL.

CAL opened this morning at $22.23. So far today the stock has hit a low of $22.02 and a high of $25.99. As of 12:20, CAL is trading at $22.09 up 0.29 (1.3%). The chart for CAL looks bullish and S&P gives CAL a positive 5 STARS (out of 5) strong buy ranking.

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Continental Lifted by Merger's Regulatory Approval originally appeared on BloggingStocks on Mon, 30 Aug 2010 13:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Early Monday morning, Dell (DELL) announced that it is buying data storage company 3Par (PAR). The price tag for the transaction is roughly $1.13 billion in cash, which translates to $18 per share for 3Par. Compared to Friday's closing price ($9.65), Dell is paying an 87% premium for 3Par. 3Par specializes in products that are designed to minimize the costs of greater capacity and energy.

Dell expects the deal to help its adjusted profit during fiscal 2012. The boards of both companies approved the deal, which should close by the end of the year. Obviously, we will see shares of 3Par advance to the $18 region, as Dell has assigned this price on the firm's shares. However, what will we see out of Dell?

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The Limited is under Limited Brands (LTD) no more. The retail company unloaded the remaining 25% of the eponymous women's apparel retailer to private equity firm Sun Capital Partners, which already held 75% of the company. The final chunk of the 220-store chain sold for roughly $32 million. Sun bought its initial 75% stake in the name in August 2007.

Sun Capital's influence has been good for The Limited, which posted positive pretax annual earnings for the first time since 1993 (ironically, that's the year when I spent 90% of my allowance on their clothes. Honeycomb sweaters, anyone?).

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Limited Brands Sells The Limited originally appeared on BloggingStocks on Fri, 18 Jun 2010 09:30:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Somanetics (SMTS) was the most advancing stock in the Nasdaq Wednesday morning, with shares up more than 31%, or nearly $6 to $24.85. Shares reacted to news that Covidien (COV) is buying Somanetics, acquiring all of the outstanding shares of Somanetics for $25.00 per share in cash, a 32% premium to Tuesday's close. Covidien will pay a total of $250 million, for a total transaction value of approximately $300 million.

Covidien, a drug and medical devices maker, is already the distributor for Somanetics' noninvasive diagnostic equipment called INVOS (In-Vivo Optical Spectroscopy) Cerebral/Somatic Oximeter in Europe, the Middle East and Africa. INVOS monitors patients and continuously measures blood oxygen levels in the brain and in the body to help detect and correct complications.

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Yesterday, China's Zheijang Geely Holding Group purchased Volvo cars from Ford (F) for $1.8 billion. The Wall Street Journal, among others, is touting this acquisition as proof that China's economic rise is "reshaping large swaths of global business, as its huge market and increasingly powerful companies play a growing role in industries from cars to natural resources to telecommunications equipment."

Geely is the first Chinese company that will be in charge of a global auto brand. That said, I think we need to give some praise to Ford CEO Alan Mulally.

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Even with the rebound in the economy, the problems at Zale (ZLC) continue. The jewelry chain has posted a string of losses over the past couple years and is having liquidity issues. Keep in mind that the company recently indicated that there may not be enough cash flow to meet the operating needs for 2010.

So to deal with the situation, Zale hired investment bank, Peter J. Solomon, which has a strong background in turnarounds.

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Zale Looks for a Private-Equity Lifeline originally appeared on BloggingStocks on Tue, 23 Mar 2010 15:20:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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AMX logoAmerica Movil (AMX - option chain) stock is trading lower today after the company said last night that it plans to make buyout offers for Telmex and Telmex Internacional in an effort to create a Mexican telecom giant with 250 million service subscriptions. Any deal would require approval from the Federal Competition Commission, Mexico's antitrust regulator, but billionaire Carlos Slim already controls each company and is looking to consolidate. If you think this stock won't be rising too far in the coming months, then it could be a good time to look at a bearish hedged play on AMX.

This morning, AMX opened at $47.75. So far today the stock has hit a high of $47.79 and a low of $46.75. As of 11:50, AMX is trading at $47.01, down $3.00 (-6.0%). The chart for AMX looks neutral and S&P gives AMX a neutral 3 STARS (out of 5) hold ranking.

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America Movil Makes Bid for Telmex originally appeared on BloggingStocks on Thu, 14 Jan 2010 13:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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General Motors Sells Hummer Truck BrandChina has taken its first major step into the U.S. car market as General Motors announced it had finalized a deal to sell off its Hummer truck brand to Chinese auto manufacturer Sichuan Tengzhong Heavy Industrial Machinery.

Under the deal, GM will continue to make the trucks no later than 2010. While a deal has been reached, it is still going to be up to Chinese regulators to approve the deal and decide if the brand can be profitable and fit into the country's overall national strategy to improve energy efficiency.

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General Motors finalizes Hummer deal originally appeared on BloggingStocks on Sat, 10 Oct 2009 09:40:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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