CNET is reporting that Apple has finalized an agreement with EMI Music for their upcoming cloud music service, and as previously suspected, is also on the verge of hammering out deals with Universal Music Group and Sony Music Entertainment. (imore.com)
Gov. David Paterson said earlier today that he will ask state lawmakers not to depart Albany midweek as planned and instead remain at the Capitol in hopes of hammering out a deal on the 2010 - 2011 state budget, which is now almost two full weeks late. (nystateofpolitics.com)
Indeed, in this fast - moving environment, some serial pharma acquirers say they can hammer out deals in less than a day, even hours — assuming their target is willing to be bought. (fortune.com)