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Biotechs see light at end of funding tunnel
Europe's biotech companies have struggled to raise funds during the financial crisis, but investors, analysts and industry insiders now see some signs of confidence creeping back into the sector. Full Article
Deal chatter heats up in Hollywood
Dealmaking in Hollywood could get hot and heavy in coming months as movie studios explore ways to fight tumbling DVD sales and distribute entertainment in new formats. Full Article
Hedge star sees deals in bombed-out stocks
Many stocks in heavily discounted sectors still look cheap, says hedge fund manager Philippe Jabre, although he has trimmed his large weighting in equities after the recent rally. Full Article
Obama's Russia visit to bring deals
President Barack Obama's visit to Russia has generated over $1.5 billion worth of deals, but a longer term step-change in business between the nations will depend on Moscow boosting the rule of law. Full Article | Related Story
The Italian job
Chief Executive Sergio Marchionne's immediate product plans for Chrysler could be limited to weeding out weaker models and tweaking prices as he gears up to launch new designs. Full Article
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Global Deals Data
| Company Name | # of Inv. Firms | Value ($M) |
|---|---|---|
| MailExpress, Inc. | 5 | 30.0 |
| ParAccel, Inc. | 5 | 22.0 |
| Spiracur, Inc. | 3 | 20.3 |
| Ooma, Inc. | 2 | 18.3 |
| SPG Holdings LLC | 2 | 13.0 |
| VytronUS, Inc. | 2 | 11.0 |
| SynCardia Systems, Inc. | 1 | 10.3 |
| CloudSwitch, Inc. | 3 | 8.0 |
| AdMeld, Inc. | 2 | 8.0 |
May be a case of too little, too late ... we don't think the small premium gets the deal to the finish line. 
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Lucrative mergers and acquisitions remained anemic in the second quarter, forcing cash-hungry companies to sell bonds and shares as banks kept a tight grip on their treasure chests.
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Global property slide may be long
NEW YORK (Reuters) - Commercial real estate markets in many parts of the world are falling and in the United States, the largest market, things are poised for a deep, lingering dive, experts said. Full Article
