Government approves wireless Sprint Nextel merger
Regulators approve Sprint Corp and Nextel Communications $35 billion merger raising Sprint to a top U S wireless carrier. FCC and Justice Department clearance cited competition benefits while watchdogs warn of reduced major-player options. The combined firm will serve over 40 million customers with $40 billion in annual revenue and access Nextel s 15.3 million subscribers.
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Grain and livestock futures move onCBOT and CME
Soybeans led gains on the Chicago Board of Trade with March futures up while wheat and corn posted mixed moves. Beef and pork futures slid on the CME as cattle and hogs fell, and local elevator quotes showed soybeans near 5.49 a bushel with mixed grain prices across markets.
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