Nuance Communications acquires eCopy for $54 million in common stockOctober 5th, 2009 Nuance buys eCopy for $54M in stockBURLINGTON, Mass. — Speech and imaging software maker Nuance Communications Inc.
VMware to buy SpringSource for $362 million, assume $58 million in unvested stock and optionsAugust 11th, 2009 VMware to buy SpringSource for $362 millionPALO ALTO, Calif. —VMware Inc., which makes software that allows business servers to run multiple operating systems simultaneously, said Monday it is acquiring SpringSource for $362 million in cash and stock.
RedHat Acquires JBoss: Great News for Java / J2EE and Linux CommunityApril 10th, 2006 I am very happy for JBoss. Redhat has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire JBoss.
Synopsys board authorizes new buyback program, may repurchase up to $500 million in stockSeptember 9th, 2009 Synopsys to buy back up to $500 million in stockMOUNTAIN VIEW, Calif. — Synopsys Inc., which makes software to develop and test chips, on Wednesday said its board replenished its stock repurchase authorization, allowing the company to buy back up to $500 million in common stock.
Germany's Software AG offers €15 in cash for each remaining IDS Scheer shareAugust 17th, 2009 Software AG offers to buy remaining Scheer sharesFRANKFURT — Germany's Software AG said Monday it was offering euro15 ($21.15) a share in cash for all the outstanding stock of fellow software company IDS Scheer AG after announcing in July it intended to acquire the company. Darmstadt-based Software AG said in a statement the offer would start Monday and run until September 18.
Quest Software 2nd-quarter profit more than doubles to tops Wall Street estimatesAugust 11th, 2009 Quest Software's 2Q results beat expectationsALISO VIEJO, Calif. —Quest Software Inc.
Nasdaq's second-quarter profit drops, hurt by charge tied to asset sale, currency translationAugust 6th, 2009 Nasdaq OMX Group's 2Q profit falls 31 percentNEW YORK — Nasdaq OMX Group Inc. said Thursday its second-quarter profit fell 31 percent amid losses tied to foreign currency translation and a charge from selling its stake in Orc Software.
Compuware to buy Web applications manager Gomez Inc. for $295 million in cashOctober 7th, 2009 Compuware to buy Gomez Inc. for $295 million cashDETROIT — Compuware Corp., whose software improves the performance of computer programs used by companies to run their operations, said Wednesday it is acquiring Gomez Inc.
Comcast, Microsoft, Smithfield Foods, Xyratex, Saks are among big market movers ThursdayOctober 1st, 2009 Comcast, Microsoft, Smithfield Foods big moversNEW YORK — The following stocks were among those that moved substantially or traded heavily Thursday on the New York Stock Exchange:
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Smithfield Foods Inc., down $1.18 at $12.62
The nation's largest hog producer and pork processor said its CEO sold 100,000 shares this week for personal financial reasons. Constellation Brands Inc., up 82 cents at $15.97
The wine and spirits maker said it hopes its new distribution system will boost profits, continuing the trends of its second quarter.
Microsoft prices $3.75 billion debt offering; board had authorized up to $6 billion saleMay 12th, 2009 Microsoft to raise $3.75B in first debt offeringSEATTLE — Microsoft Corp. priced a $3.75 billion debt offering on Monday, a first for the world's largest software maker.
Magma Design's loss shrinks to $4.3 million as costs drop faster than revenue declineAugust 28th, 2009 Magma 1Q loss shrinks to $4.3 millionSAN JOSE, Calif. — Chip design software maker Magma Design Automation Inc.
Macrovision sheds copy-protection brand, becomes Rovi, focused on TV listings and video searchJuly 16th, 2009 DVD protector Macrovision changes name and purposeLOS ANGELES — Macrovision Solutions Corp., once a maker of copy-protection technology for DVDs, officially changed its name Thursday to Rovi Corp. to mark its transition into a provider of TV listings data and related services.
Medidata Solutions shares surge up to 29 percent above IPO value in first day of tradingJune 25th, 2009 Medidata Solutions shares surge on IPONEW YORK — Shares of software maker Medidata Solutions surged 29 percent beyond the company's initial public offering value Thursday. Early Thursday, the company priced an initial public offering of 6.3 million shares at $14 apiece, putting the value at $88.2 million.
Tuesday market movers: Texas Instruments, Ceradyne, Quiksilver, Marvell Technology June 9th, 2009 Texas Instruments, Ceradyne are big movers
NEW YORK — Stocks that moved substantially or traded heavily Tuesday on the New York Stock Exchange and Nasdaq Stock Market:
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Texas Instruments Inc., up $1.25 at $21.02
The chip maker hiked its profit and sales guidance for the quarter ending in June, signalling a rebound for the semiconductor sector. Quiksilver Inc., down 71 cents at $2.91
The outdoor apparel company swung to a second-quarter profit, but a weak outlook and expensive new loan facilities worried analysts.
Intel to buy development and testing software maker Wind River Systems for $884 millionJune 4th, 2009 Intel to buy Wind River Systems for $884MSANTA CLARA, Calif. — Chip maker Intel plans to buy testing and development software maker Wind River Systems for $884 million.
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