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Deal Chatter Engulfs Palm, But Price Is High

NEW YORK (Reuters) - Ever since it launched the Pre, smartphone maker Palm Inc (PALM.O) has been quite the belle of the ball, if deal chatter is any indication. Technology companies Dell Inc (DELL.O) and Microsoft Corp (MSFT.O) and handset manufactures Nokia (NOK1V.HE) and Motorola (MOT.N) have all been named as potential suitors. Driving the deal speculation is the promise of Palm's new Pre phone and tricked-out software, which impressed industry analysts when it launched in January. Bankers and analysts say Palm could catch the fancy of any company that wants to bolster its mobile presence and provide a challenge

3 min read · 23 September 2009

John Ford Goes to Walek & Associates

John Ford has joined PR firm Walek & Associates as counsel. He previously was head of media relations and corporate communications for The Blackstone Group.

2 min read · 23 September 2009

National Express Deadline Extended

2 min read · 23 September 2009

Permira Sells Freenet Stake for $261 Million

1 min read · 23 September 2009

Sterling Partners-Backed Company Buys Information Management Storage

Cornerstone Records Management, a portfolio company of Sterling Partners, has acquired Simi Valley, Calif.-based Information Management Storage Inc. No financial terms were disclosed.

2 min read · 23 September 2009

Two U.S. REIT IPOs delay pricing by a day

2 min read · 23 September 2009

PEI Funds Raising $250 Million Secondaries Fund

1 min read · 23 September 2009

Blackstone and Lion Capital

1 min read · 23 September 2009

Navigation Capital Targeting Infrastructure

4 min read · 23 September 2009

MSC.Software Receives PE Offer

2 min read · 23 September 2009

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