WASHINGTON, Dec 18 (Reuters) - The U.S. Justice Department sued Microsemi Corp (MSCC.O) on Thursday, seeking to reverse its acquisition of semiconductor assets from Semicoa Inc.
The department said in a statement the deal had reduced competition in markets for semiconductors used in military and space programs, and enabled Microsemi to selectively raise prices to customers. (Reporting by Randall Mikkelsen; Editing by Tim Dobbyn)
NEW YORK (Reuters) - U.S. employers expect to hire more new workers in 2010 than they did in 2009, a sign the U.S. recession may be easing its grip, research showed on Tuesday.
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