Transaction volume has grown 27% so far this year.

Microsoft planning to provide part of the funding.

Microsoft planning to provide part of the funding.

A decision could be announced early next month, sources say.

A decision could be announced early next month, sources say.

Futures exchange bids $33.12 a share; deal expected to close late next year.

Electronics chain awarded more than 100 managers retention bonuses without tying them to performance, sources say.

Electronics chain awarded more than 100 managers retention bonuses without tying them to performance, sources say.