SAN DIEGO-- The U.S. Department of Justice has cleared the way for ASML Holding NV to move forward with its $2.55 billion acquisition of Cymer Inc.. ASML is a key supplier for the biggest chipmakers, including Intel Corp., Samsung Inc. and Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co.. ASML and Cymer must still get approval from governments in South Korea and Japan.
The Obama administration appears to have ruled out any increase in spending for federal grants to college students because of the budget deficit, having provided a healthy increase in the previous year.
For the first time in out five-year old study, states are de-emphasizing their cost of doing business—including taxes and utility rates—while placing more emphasis on quality of life and transportation/infrastructure. So we're adjusting our weightings and point system.