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$62 billion Monsanto takeover would be biggest...

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German drugs and chemicals group Bayer says it’s willing to shell out $62 billion for U.S. seed giant Monsanto. That would make any tie-up between the two companies the top merger so far this year. Monsanto, the world’s largest seed seller, disclosed l…



from http://www.wbaltv.com/money/62-billion-monsanto-takeover-would-be-biggest-deal-of-2016/39676342

Corporate governance crisis at Viacom: Redstone v....

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Sumner Redstone has officially broken with his protege and friend of 30 years, Viacom CEO Phillippe Dauman. In a blistering statement on Sunday night, a self-described spokesman for Redstone detailed the split between the two men.



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Hedge funds hate Apple ... but love Facebook

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Warren Buffett has finally taken a bite out of Apple’s stock.



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Photos from today's rainy Preakness

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Exaggerator dashed the hopes of anyone wishing to see back-to-back Triple Crown winners. Taking the lead at the start of the homestretch, Exaggerator passed Kentucky Derby winner Nyquist to take home the Preakness Stakes title. Nyquist eventually finished in third, and Cherry Wine finished in second. Exaggerator became the first Kentucky Derby runner-up to win the Preakness since 1993. Despite rain and cold temperatures all day, crowds still flocked to Pimlico Race Course for a full day of partying,…

Fight for Viacom and Sumner Redstone's empire...

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Viacom controlling shareholder Sumner Redstone and his protege Philippe Dauman are engaged in an epic battle of control for the media company.



from http://www.wbaltv.com/money/fight-for-viacom-and-sumner-redstones-empire-heats-up/39662936

Bizspace Property Spotlight: International Circle

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By Pat Franklin; Whit Levering; and Ashley Combs Bizspace Property Spotlight is a new resource presented by the Baltimore Business Journal with Merritt Properties. This is your invitation to view some of Baltimore’s best available commercial spaces. Whether you’re looking to relocate your company or just curious about the space, come take a look around. Click on the gallery image to view today’s featured space. International Circle303 International Circle, Hunt Valley, MD 21030 Property Type:…

Chamber of Commerce launches ads against Dems

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The U.S. Chamber of Commerce is wading into some of the most hotly-contested Senate races this year, supporting Republicans and hammering Democrats over Obamacare and spending.



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Google's modular phone is coming, finally

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Google’s long awaited modular Android phone is finally coming to consumers in 2017. Project Ara is a smartphone with swappable hardware pieces.



from http://www.wbaltv.com/money/googles-modular-phone-is-coming-finally/39649992

Jury hits debt collector with $38M judgment

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A Baltimore jury hit a Las Vegas debt collector with a $38 million judgment, the largest judgment against a debt collector in Maryland history.



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Clinton, Sanders clash over Puerto Rico rescue...

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Hillary Clinton is on board with the bipartisan plan to rescue Puerto Rico from near economic collapse, but Senator Bernie Sanders issued a strong statement Friday evening against it.



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