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Google to Announce Wireless Plans in Two Weeks...Maybe

According to other blogs, Google already has a deal with T-Mobile in the works. See www.newsvisual.com/new... . I'm curious as to their new phone. The iPhone was successful but Apple makes computers. Google makes money through online ads, do they really think they can crack the telecommunications industry?

P&G Beats by $0.01, Sales In-line; Ups FY Outlook

P&G is almost always a safe bet. We use dozens of their products everyday and with strong international sales (helped by the weakening dollar) in more and more emerging markets (where many of their products are highly sought after) P&G should continue to pull in profits if oil prices don't go out of control. However, I'm confident that the Directors at P&G can handle any adversity they face, they are more than experienced enough www.newsvisual.com/new...

Sirius Narrows Q3 Loss on Strong Revenue, Subscriber Growth

The Sirius-XM deal is a done deal (www.newsvisual.com/new... ), just waiting for federal approval. If Sirius really wants to get serious (no pun intended) about its profits, it needs to strike deals with higher end and luxury brand auto companies in the US. Currently Sirius has a deal with GM, however customers that buy European or higher end Japanese cars are much more likely to purchase Sirius than those buying GM.

UBS Swings to Big Q3 Loss; Should Return to Profitability in Q4

This story seems to be repeating itself. Another huge investment bank with years of collective corporate and banking experience ( www.newsvisual.com/new... ) yet no one seems to have had much experience in risk management or the hindsight that investing in people with bad credit is a bad idea.

Delta's Q3 Profit Soars, Beats Estimates

With Delta successfully emerging from bankruptcy and this surge in shares, is there anymore to rumors in the last few weeks of a possible Delta - Northwest merger? The current Delta CEO was also the CEO at Northwest www.newsvisual.com/new... , so getting negotiations started shouldn't be difficult at all.

Delta's Q3 Profit Soars, Beats Estimates

With Delta successfully emerging from bankruptcy and this surge in shares, is there anymore to rumors in the last few weeks of a possible Delta - Northwest merger? The current Delta CEO was also the CEO at Northwest www.newsvisual.com/new... , so getting negotiations started shouldn't be difficult at all.

Navteq-Nokia Deal Will Likely Require CFIUS Notification

I still think this deal should go down without too many hitches. Negotiations went smoother than a lot of people expected www.newsvisual.com/new...

Sallie Mae Sues for Original Deal or Breakup Fee

Sallie Mae does have strong corporate ties to both JPMorgan and BofA www.newsvisual.com/new... , which I'm sure JPMorgan and BofA used to pressure Sallie Mae. Sallie Mae could now use those same ties to try and possibly settle out of court.

Sprint CEO Out; Guidance Lowered

Any more to the rumors on a possible Sprint - Verizon deal? I know it seems like a stretch, but I think Sprint needs something radical. Plus, they do have shared corporate ties to at least start negotiations www.newsvisual.com/new... . Anyone else heard anything on this rumor, or is it just a rumor?

Google to Distribute YouTube Ads; Shares Top $600

NewsVisual created an interesting map demonstrating the experience of the board of directors at Google www.newsvisual.com/new... . The management experience is pretty impressive.

Vonage Jumps 123% on Sprint Patent Suit Settlement

Vonage shareholders are happy, but Vonage is still not out of the woods yet. They still have a case with Verizon pending. I also read that Sprint and Vonage "entered into a business". Does anyone know what this refers to? I did find some info on the corporate ties between Sprint and Vonage www.newsvisual.com/new... . These probably played a role in the settlement and the "business deal".

Alcoa's Earnings: Barometer for the Market?

Any idea who Alcoa is planning on selling its automotive castings and packaging divisions to? NewsVisual had an interesting take on this, suggesting corporate ties to the Tata Group could pay off www.newsvisual.com/new... . Anyone heard anything different?

JPMorgan Group to Buy Southern Water from Royal Bank of Scotland

I found an interesting article from NewsVisual examining the corporate ties between JPMorgan and RBS that may have given them an added advantage in outbidding rival bidders www.newsvisual.com/new... . This could have been a possibility, they managed to outbid a consortium from Goldman Sachs.

Sirus and XM Shareholders: Your Vote Dates Are Established

NewsVisual has a great interactive map on the corporate ties between XM and Sirius www.newsvisual.com/new... . These ties appear to be strong and could play a major role in the merger if it takes place.

Deutsche Bank to Take $3.09 Billion in Charges; Forecasts Rise in Q3 Net

Both Deutsche Bank and Goldman Sachs have something in common: they both posted profits this quarter and both of them have very impressive board ties. Here are two interactive maps from NewsVisual that show the board ties of Deutsche and Goldman www.newsvisual.com/new... www.newsvisual.com/new...