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Mattress Match-Up: Tempur-Pedic Is Buying Rival Sealy

Tempur-Pedic International has agreed to pay $242 million to acquire mattress rival Sealy and assume $750 million in debt. More 

Toys R Us Sued Over Its New Kids’ Tablet

Toys R Us' new kids tablet, called the Tabeo, could be on the sidelines this Christmas. Find out why. More 

Private Equity Starts Bubbling Up Again

A confluence of factors is leading to a surge in secondary buyout volume after a long drought. PE firms looking to sell holdings are finding ready buyers. More 

Poor Jobs Data Not Forgotten — Monday’s IP Market Recap

Markets head south as investors continue to digest last week's poor jobs news and begin to hunker down in a wait for QE3. More 

Carlyle Buys DuPont Coatings Unit for $4.9B

Carlyle Group will purchase DuPont's performance coating unit for $4.9 billion, plus $250 million in pension liabilities, in a deal expected to close next year. More 

Carlyle Group Nears $5B Deal With DuPont

The Carlyle Group is reportedly close to a $5 billion deal to acquire DuPont's auto paint business. More 

4 Ways to Get Exposure to Hedge Funds

Mutual fund and ETF versions open to all are getting more popular, with KKR even getting into the act. Here are four that look promising. More