Sands China raises $2.5 bln, low end of range
2009-11-20 20:56:36 - Sands China Ltd raised US$2.5 billion when it priced its Hong Kong initial public offering at the bottom of an indicated range, a source familiar with the deal said on Saturday.

Hershey mulls $17 bln solo bid for Cadbury - source
2009-11-20 20:56:36 - U.S. chocolate maker Hershey Co is considering launching a bid of at least $17 billion for British chocolatier Cadbury Plc as it seeks to trump a hostile offer by Kraft Foods Inc, a source familiar with the matter said on Friday.

A chat with Bob Goedjen: advises to Silicon Valley startups
2009-11-20 20:46:21 - We might as well get the python story over with right off the bat.Bob Goedjen - now 75, retired and volunteering as a counselor helping small-businesses in Silicon Valley - came across the 10-foot snake in the Philippines while serving in the Navy during World War II.

Hershey Said to Explore a Bid for Cadbury
2009-11-20 20:36:09 - Any Hershey offer would need to be at least $17 billion and would break from the financial conservatism that has long defined the American chocolate giant.

Jobless Rate Up in 29 States, Hitting Records in 4 of Them
2009-11-20 20:36:09 - Michigan had the highest jobless rate at 15.1 percent, followed by Nevada at 13 percent and Rhode Island at 12.9 percent.

Boeing warns of 49 possible layoffs locally
2009-11-20 20:35:15 - Boeing notified the state Employment Security Department that 49 Puget Sound employees may be laid off effective Jan. 22, a department spokesperson...

Army relents, will allow media at Palin book event
2009-11-20 20:35:15 - The U.S. Army said Friday it would open Sarah Palin's appearance on Fort Bragg to media, a reversal from earlier in the week when the military wanted the event closed out of fears it would prompt political grandstanding against President Barack Obama.

Moody's Downgrades Sprint Nextel
2009-11-20 20:32:16 - After Hours: Sprint edges lower following downgrade.

USA : CWA, Ver.di Form TU to Support T-Mobile Workers
2009-11-20 20:21:17 - Source: CWA

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