News Facts. 1  Oracle announced today that it has agreed to acquire Agile Software Corporation (Nasdaq: AGIL), a leading provider of product lifecycle management (PLM) software solutions, through a cash merger for $8.10 per share, or approximately $495 million.
In Depth: 10 Luxury Cruise Deals. Itâs not that cruises are losing their popularity; itâs quite the contrary. The cruise industry, particularly the luxury cruise industry, is a booming business, one that served 13.2 million passengers in 2008, according to Fort Lauderdale, Fla.-based Cruise Lines International Association (CLIA). Thatâs a 79% increase from 2000, when 7.2 million passengers boarded the big ships.
There are bars and clubs, casinos, various dining options, spa and fitness centers, swimming pools, dance rooms, onboard theme parks, and even surf simulators. When it comes to luxury cruises, Royal Caribbean is the clear leader, operating most of the vessels on our top 10 most expensive cruise ships list. The company is the proud owner of the two sister vessels that hold the title of being the largest and most expensive passenger ships ever built.