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February 25th, 2008

Surprise Approval for Avastin

The FDA approval of the breast cancer treatment, which was opposed by advisory panels, shocked patients, doctors, and investors

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February 25th, 2008

EA’s Game-Making Play for Take-Two

CEO Riccitiello’s bid for the owner of the Grand Theft Auto franchise dovetails nicely with his strategy for a reinvigorated Electronic Arts

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February 25th, 2008

The Allure of Estee Lauder

S&P likes the cosmetics giant’s favorable growth prospects and its compelling valuation—and rates the shares a strong buy

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February 25th, 2008

February 25, 2008 Stock Market Recap

For the second session in a row we got a rally based on “news” related to bond insurers. The gains were enough to push the S&P 500 through the top of its triangle but not enough to get it above the February highs. Clearing that peak is a must in order for […]

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February 25th, 2008

Defense Contractor Looks Ahead To Uptick In IT Spending

What with the two U.S. invasions, the surge and tightened home security, you might think the last few years would be a good time to be in the…

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February 25th, 2008

Aluminum As Good As Gold

Aluminum producers were the big gainers on Monday as unexpected supply constraints sent prices soaring.

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February 25th, 2008

Cheniere Energy May Sell Massive LNG Terminal

The developer says it is evaluating strategic options for unfinished Sabine Pass facility.

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February 25th, 2008

Omnicell plans $40M stock repurchase

Omnicell Inc. said Monday its board approved the repurchase of up to $40 million of its common stock over the next 12 months. (OMCL)

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February 25th, 2008

Hellman & Friedman to snap up Getty Images for $2.4 billion

San Francisco private equity firm Hellman & Friedman said Monday that it will acquire Seattle-based Getty Images for $2.4 billion.

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February 25th, 2008

Clarus Ventures raises $660M for life sciences fund

Clarus Ventures, a venture firm that invests in biology companies, said Monday that it raised $660 million in its second fund.

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