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China’s 7 Days Group Announces Go-Private Offer

China's 7 Days Group Holdings, owner of the country's second largest hotel chain, received a buyout offer to go private last week from a consortium that includes the Carlyle Group, Sequoia Capital China and the company's co-chairmen Boquan He and Nanyan Zheng.


Deals of the Day -- Mergers and Acquisition

Reuters reports the merger and acquisition deals of the day. (Reuters) - The following bids, mergers, acquisitions and disposals were reported by 2000 GMT on Thursday: Two former top aides to Canadian Prime Minister Stephen Harper said on Thursday he should approve a $15.

'Lady Parts' Tumblr e-Card Reposted by Obama Campaign Goes Viral

U.S. President Barack Obama waves with Vice President Joe Biden after Obama accepted the 2012 U.S Democratic presidential nomination during the final session of Democratic National Convention in Charlotte 07/09/2012

Carlyle Group Acquires Stake in Vermillion Asset Management

The Carlyle Group continues to diversify; announcing yesterday that it would buy a majority stake in New York-based Vermillion Asset Management which will reportedly become its exclusive commodities trading platform.


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A new study released by the Kauffmann Foundation shows an unprecedented drop in the creation of tech start-ups, which it attributes to a stagnating immigrant population.
Best Buy Co Inc founder Richard Schulze and at least four private equity firms have started examining the books of the world's largest consumer electronics chain, in early steps toward what could become a potential $11 billion buyout, according to people familiar with the matter.
Reuters reported this morning that Samsung Electronics filed a new lawsuit against Apple Inc. in a U.S. court, contending that the iPhone 5 infringed on its patents.
Longer product development times, pressures to reduce cost and improve value are making it harder for young companies to get venture capital funding.
Yesterday NYC Mayor Michael R. Bloomberg and Bloomberg Philanthropies hosted a private summit to discuss ways of attracting tech businesses to New York, and make sure that the US keeps its edge in tech innovation, amNew York reported today.
A new joint venture, Redpoint e.Ventures, announced over the summer that it had raised $130 million to invest in early stage Internet start-ups in Brazil. It is the first such fund in Brazil originating from Silicon Valley and according to the company's founders the largest early stage venture capital fund there.
The Wall Street Journal reported today that the Chinese-owned Ralls Corp. will face an uphill battle against the Obama administration fighting the executive order blocking its purchase of four wind farms in Northern Oregon.
A quick rundown of the differences between venture capital and private equity. Not sure about the difference between venture capital and private equity? You're not alone.
(Reuters) U.S. manufacturing ended its worst quarter in three years in September as foreign demand for U.S. goods fell sharply, an industry survey showed on Monday.
For the first time in over 20 years, a US president has blocked a foreign investment, citing security concerns.