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Emirates airline said Monday it would launch nonstop service between Dubai and New York on August 1, the first service to the United States with the new Airbus A380 superjumbo. "The United States represent a key focus area in Emirates' route development plans, and we are delighted to be the first airline to launch commercial A380 services to the continent," said Sheikh Ahmed bin Saeed Al-Maktoum, chairman and chief executive of the largest airline in the Middle East. "We are confident that Emirates' customers traveling to and from North America will welcome the A380's additional space and capacity, as well...

Circuit City (NYSE: CC) is currently trading at $3.90/common share.Goldman Sachs (GS) is acting as a financial adviser to Circuit City (CC).Investor Mark Wattles, a holder of over 6.5% of Circuit City stock, is hounding Circuit City Executive Management to fire their CEO and Board of Directors.The stock price has bottomed out.The company has net book value which is 200% higher than it's market capitalization.Circuit City is a prime target for a buy-out.The company has very little debt and over $11 Billion in annual sales.The company has hoards of cash and an incredible amount of untapped credit.Circuit City has trimmed...