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There is a lot going on a sort of merger Monday today.

Let's get right to it. Starwood accepting an improved

bid from Marriott International. Now 13.6 billion tops the offer from a group of

investors led by China's Anbang Insurance Group.

Starwood shares up 3% in early trading.

W.L. Ross Holdings will buy Nexio Solutions from the private equity group,PG stock and cash and enterprise value

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