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Does Cracker Barrel Have Something to Hide?

Activist investor Sardar Bilgari is still taking shots at Cracker Barrel But his latest accusation -- that CEO James Bradford is dishonest -- might be much ado about nothing.

Borders Investor Offers to Finance B&N Buyout

Hedge fund manger Bill Ackman says he will finance a takeover bid for rival bookseller Barnes & Noble at $16 a share -- a 20.5% premium over Friday's closing price. Faced with increased competition, B&N has seen sales plunge in recent quarters.