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  1. A Look at the Pros and Cons of Car Sharing

    Fri, 4 Jan 2013

    both college students and city dwellers. Zipcar created the car-sharing concept in 2000 by offering nearly $500 million to buy Zipcar . While car-sharing is a popular alternative away from home. Here's a look at how Zipcar works, for whom it works best and what

  2. A Look at the Pros and Cons of Car Sharing

    Fri, 4 Jan 2013

    both college students and city dwellers. Zipcar created the car-sharing concept in 2000 by offering nearly $500 million to buy Zipcar . While car-sharing is a popular alternative away from home. Here's a look at how Zipcar works, for whom it works best and what

  3. A Look at the Pros and Cons of Car Sharing

    Fri, 4 Jan 2013

    both college students and city dwellers. Zipcar created the car-sharing concept in 2000 by offering nearly $500 million to buy Zipcar . While car-sharing is a popular alternative away from home. Here's a look at how Zipcar works, for whom it works best and what

  4. Zipcar , Marriott, Qualcomm Are Market Movers

    Wed, 2 Jan 2013

    will sell a 15 percent stake in one of its iron ore operations to an Asian-led consortium for $1.1 billion. Nasdaq Zipcar Inc ., up $3.94 at $12.18 Avis Budget Group Inc. is expanding its offerings from traditional car rentals by buying

  5. News Summary: The Market Throws a New Year's Party

    Wed, 2 Jan 2013

    history, beating the jump of 265.88 points on Jan. 2, 2003, according to S&P Dow Jones Indices. REVVING THE ENGINE: Zipcar 's stock soared nearly 48 percent, up $3.94 to $12.18, after announcing it would sell itself to rental car company

  6. Music Icon Patti Page Dies; Avis Buys Zipcar

    Wed, 2 Jan 2013

    up in the air. (Photo Credit: sea turtle/Flickr) Avis Buys Zipcar Rental car company Avis is buying Zipcar for $491.2 million. Access to Avis' vehicles would help Zipcar reach high demands on the weekends and car sharing will give Avis

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  1. Stocks Surge After Congress Passes Budget Deal

    Wed, 2 Jan 2013

    every one that fell on the New York Stock Exchange. Technology and bank stocks had the biggest gains. Car-sharing company Zipcar surged 48 percent after agreeing to be bought by Avis for nearly $500 million. Volume was heavier than the recent average

  2. News Summary: Avis Buying Zipcar for Nearly $500M

    Wed, 2 Jan 2013

    SOMETHING BORROWED: Avis is leaping into the car-sharing service business by buying Zipcar for $491.2 million, aiming to capture a new type of customer and technology that will vastly expand its car rental options

  3. Avis Buying Zipcar in Deal Worth Nearly $500M

    Wed, 2 Jan 2013

    car-sharing service business by buying Zipcar for $491.2 million, aiming to capture in the current slow-growth economy. Zipcar , which was founded in 2000, has more sharing, particularly on the scale that Zipcar has achieved and will achieve, is complementary

  4. Avis Buying Zipcar in Deal Worth Nearly $500M

    Wed, 2 Jan 2013

    which is a 49 percent premium to Zipcar 's closing price on Friday. The at approximately $500 million. Zipcar Inc . has about 40.1 million outstanding unanimously approved the buyout. If Zipcar shareholders approve the deal, it's

  5. Avis Buying Zipcar in Deal Worth Nearly $500M

    Wed, 2 Jan 2013

    which is a 49 percent premium to Zipcar 's closing price on Friday. The at approximately $500 million. Zipcar Inc . has about 40.1 million outstanding unanimously approved the buyout. If Zipcar shareholders approve the deal, it's

  6. 'Fiscal Cliff' Deal Sends Markets Shooting Higher

    Wed, 2 Jan 2013

    it must at least consider. Among stocks making big moves, Zipcar shot up 48 percent, or $3.96, to $12.20 after the company agreed to be acquired by Avis. Avis rose $1.16 to $20.98. Zipcar has a business model that's popular with drivers, allowing

  7. Futures Jump Sharply Higher on Budget Deal

    Wed, 2 Jan 2013

    much the government is allowed to borrow. Obama said he will not negotiate the issue. Also on Wednesday, Avis said it will buy Zipcar for about $491 million, expanding its offerings from traditional car rentals to car sharing services.

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