AT&T to Acquire Leap Wireless International (T, LEAP)

AT &T Inc. (NYSE: T) announced on Friday that it has agreed to acquire a prepaid wireless communication services provider, Leap Wireless International Inc. (NASDAQ: LEAP), in an approximate deal of $4 billion. The deal also assumes Leap Wireless International’s debt.

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Major Movers on April 24; WHR, YUM, BRCM, T, AMGN, DV

Shares of Whirlpool Corp. (NYSE: WHR) fell about 4.30% in early trade after the home appliances maker reported  fiscal first quarter results which showed revenue falling short of Wall Street’s consensus estimate; however, earnings topped expectations, thanks to higher prices and cost slashing measures that helped boosting the bottom line.

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DISH’s Bid for Clearwire Trumps Sprint Nextel’s Offer (CLWR, DISH, S)

Shares of Clearwire Corporation (NASDAQ: CLWR) rallied on Wednesday after DISH Network (NASDAQ: DISH) offered to buy the telecommunication company for $2.28 billion, trumping Sprint Nextel’s (NYSE: S) $2.2 billion takeover offer.

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Major Gainers and Losers in Early Trading on October 15; CLWR, MNRO, ISIS, MM, GZT, T

Shares of Clearwire Corporation (NASDAQ: CLWR), a provider of fourth-generation (4G) wireless broadband services, are soaring in early trading today. At last check, CLWR shares were trading 22.84% higher at $2.85 on above average volume of 47.79 million. The stock hit a 52-week high of $2.96 in early trading today.

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