According to Reuters, Barclays (BCS) is in exclusive merger talkes with ABN Amro about a $160 billion merger.
Reuters writes that President Bush will tour Ford (F) and GM (GM) plants.
Reuters reports that Yahoo! (YHOO) has created a local search product for mobile phones that is generally viewed as better than the Google (GOOG) offering.
Reuters writes that shares of Taiwan PC company Acer rose on rumors of a merger with Gateway (GTW).
The Wall Street Journal writes that the ability of Apple (AAPL) Macs to run Microsoft Windows (MSFT) is helping the PC maker pick up professional users.
The Wall Street Journal writes that Boeings 787 is on target for delivery to customers on May 2008.
The Wall Street Journal also writes that the market share of drug coated stents dropped again in February to about 70% of all stent sales. Boston Scientific (BSX) said there was no rebound in the market.
The New York Times writes that Triad Hospitals (TRI) will be bought by Community Health (CYH) for $5.1 billion.
FT writes that Dubai Aerospace Enterprise is in talks with private equity operation Carlyle Group to buy Landmark Aviation and Standard Aero.
Barron’s writes that a buy-out for Palm (PALM) could happen in the next few days, with Motorola (MOT) and Nokia (NOK) mentioned as potential buyers.
Douglas A. McIntyre
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