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How Much Richard Branson Makes From Virgin Media’s Purchase

British billionaire Richard Branson stands to make about $316 million from Liberty Global's $16 billion acquisition of Virgin Media. More 

Liberty Global to Buy Virgin Media for $16B

Liberty Global will purchase Britain's Virgin Media for $16 billion in cash and stock, the largest media merger since 2007. More 

Liberty in Talks to Buy Virgin Media

Sources say that John Malone's Liberty Global is nearing a deal to buy Britain's Virgin Media in a deal worth as much as $24 billion. More 

Banco Santander a Buy After $26B Write-Off

With many of its bad loans in the rearview mirror, Spain's Banco Santander sits on a diversified profit stream, solid capital position and attractive dividend. More 

Journalist Damages Rare Porsche During Test Drive

Mark Hales, a British journalist, was hit with $174,000 in damages and court costs, after he blew out the engine of a vintage Porsche 917. More 

Sony Faces U.K. Fines for PlayStation Cyber Attack

Sony has been fined almost $400,000 for lax security by British regulators over the 2011 hacking of its PlayStation Network, but plans to appeal. More 

Cat Beats Financial Experts on Stock Picks

A British cat produced the best stock picks for 2012 in a Guardian newspaper contest, beating teams of mere human financial professionals and students. More