Attachmate Buys Software Firm Novell for $2.2 Billion

Software and computing services company Novell will sell itself to Attachmate for about $2.2 billion. The $6.10 per share price represents a premium of 28% to Novell’s closing price on March 2, a day prior to the public disclo…

Amgen’s Denosumab Approved for Cancer Patients

The FDA has approved Amgen’s osteoporosis drug denosumab for use by cancer patients with solid tumors whose disease has metastasized to their bones. The indication to prevent complications such as fractures and bone pain among …

Ann Taylor Earnings Surge as Sales Rise

Women’s clothing retailer Ann Taylor Stores (ANN) said Friday that its third-quarter profit surged, handily beating analyst estimates, as sales grew by 9%, margins remained high.

“We are extremely pleased with the Company’s excellent performance for …