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Blackstone: Back in Black

Private equity behemoth reports $275 million third-quarter profit, noting equity and debt markets are healing from the financial carnage of the past year.
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Ancestry.com Makes Lukewarm Trade Debut

Shares of Web destination for family tracking close 5 percent higher in first day of Nasdaq trading after company raises $100 million in initial public offering.
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iPhone Enterprise Outlook Rocks RIM

Shares of Canadian smart phone maker take a beating after release of report that says Apple's iPhone is gaining acceptance in IT departments.
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Allegis' Ackerman: U.S. Innovation 'Stalling'

Allegis Capital's managing director says U.S. lawmakers are considering tax measures with unintended consequences on the VC industry, threatening job creation and innovation.
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AT&T Unleashes MMS for iPhone

U.S. carrier finally announces MMS capability for the popular Apple phone.
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A123 IPO Juices 40 Percent

Maker of batteries for electric vehicles, backed with government subsidies, soars 40 percent in market debut.
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Rubicon to Buy Others Online

Los Angeles online advertising startup agrees to acquire company for undisclosed sum to boost its ad optimization capabilities.
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Index Ventures: Envy of Industry

The Geneva- and London-based partnership has much to gloat about with some of the most high-profile portfolio exits in recent years.
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Intuit Takes Mint.com for $170M

TurboTax creator agrees to acquire rival in personal finance for online tools and customer base, making a mint for its venture investors.
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Accel: No. 1

The venture firm has many reasons to celebrate lately. Aside from a flurry of notable U.S. exits, the Silicon Valley stalwart is poised to reap the benefits from a heap of international stakes.