Wall Street set to open higher on earnings, M&A

U.S. stocks were set for a higher open on Monday as merger activity and solid earnings, including Exxon Mobil, overshadowed concerns about the possible spread of unrest in Egypt to other parts of the Middle East. Alpha Natural Resources said on Saturday it agreed to a $7.1 billion deal to buy Massey Energy Co, which would create the second largest... 

Alpha Natural Resources and Massey Energy Agree to $8.5 Billion Combination

Alpha Natural Resources, Inc. and Massey Energy Company announced today that they signed a definitive agreement under which Alpha will acquire all outstanding shares of Massey common stock, subject to customary closing conditions including stockholder approval of both companies. Under the terms of the agreement, Massey stockholders will receive, at... 

Alpha agrees to buy Massey Energy for about $7.1 billion

Alpha Natural Resources said on Saturday it agreed to a $7.1 billion deal to buy Massey Energy Co, which was rocked by a deadly coal mining accident last year. The deal — the latest in a wave of consolidation sweeping the industry — creates the second largest U.S. coal miner by market value, holding 110 mines and combined coal reserves of... 

Alpha close to $7 billion Massey deal: sources

Alpha Natural Resources is close to a $7 billion deal to buy Massey Energy Co, which was rocked by a deadly coal mining accident last year, sources familiar with the matter said on Friday. One of the sources said Massey shareholders will receive slightly more than one Alpha share for each Massey share in addition to $10 per share in cash, for a value... 

SteelPath Fund Advisors Announces Annual Update Call for SteelPath MLP Funds

SteelPath Fund Advisors announced today a update call for institutional investors regarding the SteelPath MLP Alpha Fund the SteelPath MLP Income Fund , and the SteelPath MLP Select 40 Fund The Funds’ portfolio managers will review the market and fund performance for the year 2010. The call will be held on Thursday, January 27, 2011 at 3:30 p.m.... 

Alpha Natural Resources Donates $25,000 to The Nature Conservancy’s Clinch Valley Program

The Nature Conservancy announced today that Alpha Natural Resources has donated $25,000 to the international group to help advance its conservation work in southwestern Virginia’s Clinch River Valley. The gift will support a joint Nature Conservancy and Virginia Department of Mines, Minerals, and Energy (DMME) project to inventory and set priorities... 

JA Solar Provides Statement On Lehman Brothers Relationship

On May 19, 2008, JA Solar Holdings Co., Ltd. closed its public offerings of $400 million aggregate principal amount of senior convertible notes due 2013 and up to 13,125,520 American depositary shares, or ADSs, which ADSs were borrowed by Lehman Brothers International and Credit Suisse International, affiliates of Lehman Brothers Inc. and Credit Suisse... 

Tigo Energy Taps Expertise of Jeff Krisa for Key Sales & Marketing Role

Tigo Energy, the solar company whose unique technology significantly increases efficiency in photovoltaic solar installations, has brought aboard veteran sales and marketing executive, Jeff Krisa. Industry insiders interpret this appointment as another sign that Tigo’s solar future is bright. According to Shirish Sathaye, General Partner at Matrix... 

Santa Clara University Among Top 25 Cutting-Edge Green Colleges

From the first cup of coffee poured in the morning to the last piece of paper recycled at night, sustainable living is a part of life at Santa Clara University. And, this week the University’s efforts are being recognized as the school is named one of the nation’s 25 most environmentally responsible by the Kaplan College Guide 2009. The Guide features,...