Shope, however, disputes the idea that Sun will be hamstrung by its storage position.

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We expect more acquisitions in the future as major storage players position themselves to play a larger role in this evolving and profitable market.

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In a research note to clients, Kraemer expressed his concern for the position of Sun's storage business.

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The deal would improve HP's position in key markets such as storage and high-end computing, as well as the economics of its PC business.

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There are several reasons why MINI could be attractive to growth investors, including its expected long-term earnings growth of 14%, its strong market leadership position, geographic expansion opportunities and its focus on the core portable storage leasing business with predictable recurring revenue and high margins.

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The Cayenne is a good example of success in over-engineering: it offers both the (somewhat) added storage utility of a mid-sized SUV, with the pleasant, roomy interior and higher driving position, combined with an astonishing sports-car like driving dynamic (especially in the S, Turbo, and Turbo S models), and, with proper options, phenomenal off-road capability (just watch the publicity video of a Cayenne Turbo S tearing up the sand dunes outside Dubai).

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