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Kraft Makes Hostile Bid for Cadbury

Tue, 10 Nov 2009 00:07:22 EST

Kraft officially launched a hostile bid for Cadbury, setting in motion a tussle for control of the British confectioner.

Japan Embraces Fast-Fashion Shops

Tue, 10 Nov 2009 00:07:22 EST

As luxury brands delay openings or slink away, value-oriented retailers Hennes & Mauritz and Forever 21 are plotting their Japanese expansion.

EU Objects to Sun-Oracle Deal

Tue, 10 Nov 2009 00:07:22 EST

The EU issued a statement of objections Monday on Oracle's proposed $7.4 billion acquisition of Sun Microsystems, due to concerns the merger would hurt competition in the database market.

Google to Purchase AdMob

Tue, 10 Nov 2009 00:07:22 EST

Google agreed to buy start-up AdMob, which provides display ads for cellphones, for $750 million in stock.