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XM Satellite and Sirius complete merger

XM Satellite Radio and Sirius Satellite Radio said Tuesday they have completed their long-pending merger.

General Motors Corp. posts $15.5B 2Q loss as strikes, restructuring costs drive down earnings.

US lawmaker seeks concessions in Sirius-XM deal

A key U.S. legislator is awaiting a response from regulators on his recommendation to impose more conditions on the acquisition of XM Satellite Radio Holdings Inc. by rival Sirius Satellite Radio Inc.

Business is personal for satellite radio, drug entrepreneur

Martine Rothblatt founded Sirius Satellite Radio from a desire to link people together. She founded United Therapeutics from a desperation to save her daughter's life.

Justice Dept. Approves XM-Sirius Merger

The Justice Department on Monday approved Sirius Satellite Radio Inc.'s proposed $5 billion buyout of rival XM Satellite Radio Holdings Inc., saying the deal was unlikely to hurt competition or consumers.

Sirius Paid Lobbyist $200,000 in 2007

Sirius Satellite Radio Inc. paid the Paul Laxalt Group $200,000 to transmit its lobbying message to Washington.

Subscriber Numbers Narrow Sirius 4Q Loss

Sirius Satellite Radio Inc. says a surge in subscriber numbers and lower costs helped narrow its fourth-quarter loss.

DOJ Merger Decision Shadows XM, Sirius

XM Satellite Radio Holdings Inc. reports third-quarter earnings on Thursday and its rival and proposed acquirer, Sirius Satellite Radio Inc., reports on Tuesday Feb. 26. The following is a summary of key developments and analyst opinion related to the period.

Sirius Shareholders Approve XM Deal

Shareholders approved a deal Tuesday to allow Sirius Satellite Radio Inc. to acquire its rival XM Satellite Radio Holdings Inc. for about $5 billion, but the largest hurdle has yet to come — regulatory approval in Washington.

Jay-Z Taking Over Sirius Radio Channel

Jay-Z is taking over Sirius Satellite Radio's hip-hop channel — for a week. The 37-year-old rap mogul will debut as host of Jay-Z Nation on Monday, Sirius Satellite Radio Inc. said Friday. He will take the helm at Hip-Hop Nation channel 40.

Sirius Satellite Radio Narrows 3Q Loss

Sirius Satellite Radio Inc. narrowed its loss in the third quarter as it continued to add subscribers and said it still hopes to close its deal to combine with XM Satellite Radio Holdings Inc. by the end of the year.

Sirius Satellite Radio Narrows 3Q Loss

Sirius Satellite Radio Inc. narrowed its third-quarter loss and recorded a surge in new subscribers ahead of its planned merger with larger rival XM Satellite Radio Holdings Inc.

XM 3Q Loss Widens on Rising Expenses

XM Satellite Radio Holdings Inc. said Thursday its third-quarter loss widened as sales through retail outlets slowed and the company faced increased costs related to its planned acquisition by smaller rival Sirius Satellite Radio Inc.

Kanye: MTV Exploited Britney for Ratings

Kanye West blames MTV for Britney Spears' less than stellar performance at the Video Music Awards. "Man, they were just trying to get ratings, and they knew she wasn't ready and they exploited her," the 29-year-old rapper said Tuesday on Sirius Satellite Radio's "The Morning Mash Up."

Sirius Satellite Radio 2Q Loss Narrows

Sirius Satellite Radio Inc. on Tuesday said its net loss slimmed substantially in the second quarter, as it added more than a half-million new subscribers and revenue grew by about 50 percent.

Sirius CEO Faces Skeptics in Senate

A Senate committee chairman said Tuesday Sirius Satellite Radio Inc. has "a steep hill to climb" in showing that its proposed purchase of XM Satellite Radio Holdings Inc. will not hurt competition in the audio entertainment market.

Sirius Promises Lower Prices in XM Combo

Sirius Satellite Radio Inc. is promising more programming choices and lower pricing options as part of an effort to convince federal regulators to approve its proposed acquisition of rival XM Satellite Radio Holdings Inc.

XM and Sirius Satellite Radio to Combine

Federal regulators warn that combining rivals Sirius Satellite and XM Satellite Radio will be a tough process, since there's already a provision barring both satellite radio licenses from being owned by the same company.

Sirius to Air Wis. Couple's Wedding Music

John McHugh and Maggie Lee expect about 50 people at their wedding Friday. Their wedding reception could draw more than 4 million. The La Crosse couple decided to forgo hiring a band or DJ and let Sirius Satellite Radio Inc. provide the music.

Sirius Reports 1Q Loss of $458.5 Million

Sirius Satellite Radio Inc. reported Tuesday that its first-quarter loss more than doubled, due largely to expenses of $225 million in stock-based compensation to its star shock jock Howard Stern. Revenue nearly tripled as the company expanded its subscriber base.

Howard Stern Lashes Out at Some Fans

Howard Stern is angry more fans haven't followed him to satellite radio. In an interview with Entertainment Weekly, the 52-year-old shock jock lashes out at those of his fan base who haven't made the transition to Sirius Satellite Radio.

CBS Radio Sues Howard Stern

CBS Corp.'s radio division sued Howard Stern Tuesday, claiming its former star shock jock breached his contract with them when he moved to Sirius Satellite Radio Inc.

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Jay-Z Plans 'Sirius' Radio Takeover
Source: eurweb.com

....Starting today, Def Jam president Jay-Z will hover in the realm beyond terrestrial radio with a week-long takeover of Sirius Satellite's Hip-Hop Nation channel 40...

Fast Money Recap Sept. 19th
Source: Jim Cramer Blog

On Wednesday the Dow closed up 76 points as the strength from the Fed rate cut continued to spill. Najarian: investors should look at the volatility in the S&P 500, which is moving back to normal.

Sirius Satellite Radio To Launch Channel Devoted to the Grateful Dead
Source: The New York Sun

A new channel devoted entirely to the Grateful Dead makes its debut on September 7 on Sirius Satellite Radio, beginning with the broadcast of a rare 1974 performance by the band at the Hollywood Bowl, the company announced yesterday.

Sirius to Launch 'Grateful Dead Radio'
Source: Wall Street Journal

Sirius Satellite Radio Inc. said it will launch a channel dedicated to music from the Grateful Dead this summer.

Exciting Merger News from XM and Hugh Panero CEO
Source: chrisabraham.com

I just received official word and intent in my INBOX from Hugh Panero CEO, XM Satellite Radio, titled Exciting Merger News from XM, on the XM Radio and Sirius Satellite Radio proposed merger.

FCC Nixes Prospect of Sirius-XM Merger
Source: mediaweek.com

Message to Wall Street warriors excited about the prospects of a merger between Sirius Satellite Radio and XM Satellite Radio: Stuff a sock in it. It ain't gonna happen.

Sirius Sees Benefits in Potential Merger With XM
Source: The Washington Post

Executives of Sirius Satellite Radio are again hinting at a potential merger with XM Satellite Radio that they say would bring strong gains for investors. Their statements boosted the stock prices of Sirius and XM this week, though both settled by the end of trading yesterday.

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