Best Deals: January 21, 2007

Best Deals: January 21, 2007 

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1,500 shows but never a dull moment

1,500 shows but never a dull moment 

The Las Vegas production company of "Mamma Mia!" will celebrate its 1,500th performance on Wednesday. That's an eternity for a Las Vegas musical, where longevity is barely in the script - think "Hairspray" and "Avenue Q."

The Thermals Head to Europe

The Thermals Head to Europe 

Looks like there'll be no deep fried turkey, drunken relatives, or half-assed department store giveaways for the Thermals this holiday season, as the nervy indie-punk threesome are self-deporting themselves to Europe tomorrow for a string of dates.

OMX: The Nordic Exchange welcomes Forshem Group to First North 
STOCKHOLM, Sweden----Trading in Forshem Group shares will commence today on First North in Sweden. Including Forshem Group, First North now comprises 71 companies in Sweden and Denmark.

European Stocks Rise as Takeovers Gain Pace; ICI, BA Advance 
Nov. 22 (Bloomberg) -- European stocks reached their highest since January 2001 as a record year for takeovers in the region continued to gain pace. Imperial Chemical Industries Plc jumped after it sold a fragrance unit to Givaudan SA for 1.2 billion pounds ($2.28 billion).

European Stocks Advance, Led by ICI and BA; Agricole Declines 
Nov. 22 (Bloomberg) -- European stocks rose on speculation that a record year for takeovers and better-than-expected earnings will help extend a rally that has sent the Dow Jones Stoxx 600 Index to its highest in almost six years.

Sleep aid won't hit U.S. market till end 2008 -Lundbeck

Sleep aid won't hit U.S. market till end 2008 -Lundbeck 

COPENHAGEN (Reuters) - Sleep aid drug gaboxadol will not hit the U.S. market until the end of 2008 after makers Merck & Co. Inc. and Lundbeck delayed their application for U.S. approval, a Lundbeck official said on Friday.

Music calendar 
Skagit Opera: "Carmen," 7:30 p.m. Fridays, 2 p.m. Sundays, through Oct. 15, McIntyre Hall, 2501 East College Way, Mount Vernon, $18 to $48; 360-422-5070, 866-624-6897, www.skagitopera.org.