Providence Business News Daily Edition - Hasbro says board rejected takeover bid

YOUR DAILY EDITION   Thursday, June 24, 2010 PBN Home | RSS Feed     TODAY'S TOP STORIES Hasbro says board rejected takeover bid Hasbro, the Pawtucket-based toymaker, denied that it’s in discussions regarding a possible takeover, saying the board spurned an approach from a private equity firm, reportedly Providence Equity Partners. Betaspring nearly triples applications in second year Experts split on whether housing prices will see double-dip SBA, bankers trek to meet with Block Island businesses U.S. 30-year mortgage rates slide to new record low Report: Obama aides ignore Sen. Whitehouse on BP spill Main Street: Jungle Junction, Cumberland This Cumberland shop is for the birds This Week’s Poll: Is the $75 million in loan guarantees R.I. is preparing to grant Curt Shilling’s company a good deal? NEWS BY INDUSTRY Business Women Main Street Creative Economy Manufacturing Education Newsmakers Energy Politics Environment Real Estate Financial Services Retail Health Care Technology Hospitality & Tourism Work Force Insurance More... SUBSCRIBE TO PBN Get full access to PBN.com as well as the weekly print edition delivered to your home or office, for as little as $89 per year. For More News Go to PBN.com Contact Us This e-newsletter sponsored by: To unsubscribe from this newsletter, click here. PROVIDENCE BUSINESS NEWS | 220 WEST EXCHANGE STREET | PROVIDENCE R.I. | (401) 273-2201