Is M&A on a Slow Upswing?

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September 04, 2009
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NEWS  THIS WEEK'S TOP STORY NEWS ANALYSIS Is M&A on a Slow Upswing? Deals such as Disney-Marvel and Baker Hughes-BJ Services suggest that merger-and-acquisition activity is gradually picking up. But don't expect a quick recovery   MORE TOP STORIES MARKET SNAPSHOT Stocks Higher after Jobs Report Job losses in August were less than expected, though the unemployment rate climbed to 9.7% INSIDE WALL STREET A Riper BlackBerry A Riper BlackBerry BREAKING NEWS Jobless Rate Jumps to 9.7% in August The Bureau of Labor Statistics reports the number of job cuts was less than forecast, but the unemployment rate jumped 0.3% THE WEEK AHEAD Vital Signs: Economic Recovery Prospects Improve On deck: small business survey, consumer credit, Beige Book, trade deficit, import prices, consumer sentiment, and federal budget GENE MARCIAL'S STOCK PICKS Marcial: A Turnaround at Limited Brands? Better-than-expected sales at Limited's Victoria's Secret and Bath & Body Works and strength overseas are fueling optimism, but most analysts remain cautious S&P RATINGS NEWS • From S&P Sizing Up a Credit-Market Recovery S&P's Diane Vazza says improved credit quality and the revitalized bond market point to recovery, but some debt-burdened companies will yet be recession casualties NEW BUSINESS Housing's Hidden Strength Industry lobbyists are urging more tax credits, but home sales seem to have momentum of their own AUTO STOCKS Thriving in Detroit Auto sales are down, but auto suppliers' stocks are up S&P RATINGS NEWS • From S&P What Investors Want from Hedge Funds Now Transparency appears to have surpassed performance as a criterion for choosing hedge funds, according to Standard & Poor's INVESTING Stocks: Another Scary September Market? Stock investors are entering their own version of the Bermuda Triangle—the month of September INVESTING Investing: Handicapping the Caps Small caps have outperformed large-cap issues in the current market upturn, but some analysts believe their ride is nearly over   INVESTING TOOLS MUTUAL FUND SCOREBOARD How's Your Fund Doing? Our Interactive Scoreboard has complete results for some 2,500 equity funds, hundreds with BW's exclusive risk-adjusted ratings This newsletter is a FREE service provided by BusinessWeek.com. To sign up for other newsletters, cancel delivery, change delivery options or change your e-mail address, please go to our Newsletter Preferences page. If you need other assistance, please contact Customer Service or contact: Wanda Cooper BusinessWeek Customer Rights Communications Data Services 1995 G Avenue Red Oak, IA 51566 Phone: 1-800-635-1200 View our corporate privacy policy here. To learn more about how BusinessWeek.com applies this policy, you can contact our Marketing Department. Copyright 2008, by The McGraw-Hill Companies Inc. All rights reserved. Terms of Use | Privacy Notice  BW MALL   SPONSORED LINKS Solar Stock Pick - EVSO  Solar Power Your Portfolio with this Stock. Stocks, Alternative Energy, Solar Power. Mutual Funds at Fidelity  Benefit from years of mutual fund management experience. Currency Volatility Guide  Trading Strategies to help manage risk & spot trends. Free from GFT. Download Free SAP Financial Mgmt. Demo  Register to Find out how SAP solutions can improve your profitability. Forex Trading from Citi  Get a Free Demo Account & Start Trading w/a Global FX Leader Now! Buy a link now!

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