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A settlement was reached between representatives of both American Airlines and US Airways Group and the US Department of Justice would pave the way to the approval of the merger.

Southwest Airlines and JetBlue Airways articulated its interest in acquiring AMR-US Airway flight slots in Washington.

The two banks for middle market advisory services have merged to provide a wider range of portfolio services to its clientele.

Bharti Airtel and Airtel Broadband had announced the approval of the merger plan between the two Indian telecommunications firms.

Upon appointment of the Dubai ruler, the Dubai Financial Market has a new chairman in Essa Kazim.

New York City Opera Kenneth Rosen had indicated in a court hearing that the American opera company would be open to a merger.

Billionaire investor John Malone had said he would not consider Cablevision Systems Corp as a potential company that he would include in his planned merger of US cable companies.

The merger of ICE-NYSE Euronext would not be subject to EU objection, according to individuals with knowledge of the matter.

Men's Wearhouse had rejected the takeover offer of Jos. A. Bank valued at USD2.3 billion in cash as the company deemed the bid to be inadequate, said a Reuters report.

Jos. A. Bank had approached Men's Wearhouse for a possible merger although the type of tie-up was not clearly stated, reported the Wall Street Journal.

Tele2 Russia and Rostelecom set to merge after an agreement was formalized to create the fourth largest mobile operator in Russia.

A Techcrunch report talked about the necessity of top mobile gaming companies and rivals Gamevil and Com2uS consolidating into one gaming empire.

Judge Colleen Kollar-Kotelly had turned down the US Department of Justice's request to delay the hearing of the case against AMR Corp and US Airways Group Inc regarding the airlines' planned merger.

Cooper Tire & Rubber Co filed a complaint in the Delaware Chancery Court to compel Apollo Tyres in closing its acquisition transaction soon, said a Reuters report.

The stockholders of Maidenform Brands Inc. had voted in favor a previously announced merger agreement with Hanesbrands Inc. today.