January 22, 2008 –
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RELATED TICKERS: AIG
American International Group, Inc. (AIG) is a holding company which, through its subsidiaries, is engaged in a range of insurance and insurance-related activities in the United States and abroad. AIG's primary activities include both General Insurance and Life Insurance & Retirement Services operations. Other significant activities include Financial Services and Asset Management. AIG's reportable segments by product or service line are General Insurance, Life Insurance & Retirement Services, Financial Services and Asset Management. AIG provides its products and services in more than 130 countries and jurisdictions. In 2006, AIG acquired Travel Guard International, a provider of travel insurance programs and emergency travel assistance. In September 2007, AIG announced that it has completed the merger of a wholly owned subsidiary of AIG with 21st Century Insurance Group (21st Century). Upon consummation of the merger, AIG acquired remaining 39.3% interest in 21st Century. [more]
January 22, 2008 –
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RELATED TICKERS: INTC
Intel Corporation is a semiconductor chip maker, developing advanced integrated digital technology platforms and components, primarily integrated circuits, for the computing and communications industries. Intel's products include chips, boards and other semiconductor products that are the building blocks integral to computers, servers, handheld devices, and networking and communications products. Its component-level products consist of integrated circuits used to process information, including microprocessors, chipsets and flash memory. As of December 30, 2006, the Company's segments included the Digital Enterprise Group (DEG), Mobility Group, Flash Memory Group, Digital Home Group, Digital Health Group and Channel Platforms Group. In October 2006, Eicon Networks Corporation completed the acquisition of Intel Corporation's media and signaling business. In November 2006, Marvell Technology Group Ltd. completed the acquisition of Intel's cellular and applications processor business. [more]
January 22, 2008 –
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RELATED TICKERS: GM
General Motors Corporation (GM) is primarily engaged in the worldwide development, production and marketing of cars, trucks and parts. The Company develops, manufactures and markets its vehicles worldwide through its four automotive regions: GM North America, GM Europe, GM Latin America/Africa/Mid-East and GM Asia Pacific. GMGÇÖs finance and insurance operations are primarily conducted through GMAC LLC (GMAC). GMAC was a wholly owned subsidiary, until November 30, 2006, when GM sold a 51% controlling ownership interest in GMAC. As a result, the Company holds a 49% ownership interest in GMAC, which provides a range of financial services. GMGÇÖs total worldwide car and truck deliveries were 9.1 million during the year ended December 31, 2006. In January 2007, Isuzu Motors Limited acquired the 100% stake in a diesel engine development company, which is a joint venture between Isuzu Motors and General Motors Corporation. [more]
January 22, 2008 –
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RELATED TICKERS: F
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is a producer of cars and trucks. The Company and its subsidiaries also engage in other businesses, including financing vehicles. Ford operates in two sectors: Automotive and Financial Services. The Automotive sector includes the operations of Ford North America, Ford South America, Ford Europe, Premier Automotive Group, and Ford Asia Pacific and Africa/Mazda segments. The Financial Services sector includes the operations of Ford Motor Credit Company (Ford Credit), which is engaged in vehicle-related financing, leasing, and insurance. During the year ended December 31, 2006, the Company purchased Troller Veiculos Especiais LTDA (Troller), a Brazilian manufacturer of vehicles in the light-duty segment. In February 2007, the Company acquired the Lansvale Holden dealership in the western suburbs of Sydney. In February 2007, Automotive Holdings Group Limited completed the acquisition of the remaining 39.7% interest in Perth Auto Alliance (PAA), from Ford. [more]
January 22, 2008 –
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RELATED TICKERS: T
AT&T Inc. (AT&T) is a holding company whose subsidiaries and affiliates operate in the communications services industry both domestically and internationally providing wireline and wireless telecommunications services and equipment, as well as directory advertising and publishing services. The services and products offered by the Company include local exchange services, wireless communications, long-distance services, data/broadband and Internet services, telecommunications equipment, managed networking, wholesale services, directory advertising and publishing. AT&T operates in four segments: wireline, wireless, directory and other. On December 29, 2006, AT&T acquired BellSouth. With the BellSouth acquisition, it acquired BellSouthGÇÖs remaining 40% interest, resulting in 100% ownership, in AT&T Mobility LLC. In November 2007, AT&T acquired Dobson Communications Corporation. In December 2007, the Company acquired Ingenio, a provider of Pay Per Call technology. [more]
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