- Unions to protest cuts, Greece debates more measures February 22, 2012ATHENS (Reuters) - Greek unions, the unemployed and communists will protest on Wednesday against spending cuts introduced to secure a multi-billion-euro bailout, and lawmakers will debate a debt swap to avoid imminent bankruptcy. […]
- Tangled in diplomacy, EU struggles to frame new financial rules February 22, 2012BRUSSELS (Reuters) - When it takes six hours to draft a single sentence in a 100-page document, you know things are moving slowly. […]
- Peugeot and GM discuss production deal: sources February 22, 2012PARIS (Reuters) - General Motors and PSA Peugeot Citroen are discussing a broad manufacturing alliance designed to stem losses in Europe and lower production costs elsewhere, sources with knowledge of the matter said. […]
- Stock futures mixed, economic data eyed February 22, 2012(Reuters) - U.S. stock index futures pointed to a mixed opening for Wall Street on Wednesday, with futures for the S&P 500 down 0.1 percent, the Dow Jones futures flat and the Nasdaq 100 rising 0.1 percent. […]
- Top Olympus lender denies board ambush, but may fill chair February 22, 2012TOKYO (Reuters) - Olympus Corp's main lender Sumitomo Mitsui Banking Corp (SMBC) denied it was trying to take control of the firm's board by stealth, but said it might well agree to send a former banker to be chairman of the disgraced camera and medical device maker. […]
- Mazda eyes $2 billion share offering February 22, 2012TOKYO (Reuters) - Mazda Motor Corp is looking to raise up to $2 billion in a bigger-than-expected public share offering, a regulatory filing showed on Wednesday, which would cause a massive 69 percent dilution of its existing shares. […]
- Ford pours $3.8 billion into pension plan, eyes shift to bonds February 22, 2012DETROIT (Reuters) - Ford Motor Co is pouring $3.8 billion into its global pension plan this year and will invest its plan assets more heavily in bonds, as the second-largest U.S. automaker moves more aggressively to minimize its pension risks in a shaky market. […]
- Europe's debt crisis set to dominate G20 talks February 22, 2012MEXICO CITY (Reuters) - Europe's debt crisis will dominate talks between Group of 20 (G20) policymakers this weekend as the rest of the world looks for pledges that the euro zone will boost its crisis safety net. […]
- Fannie, Freddie need to tighten legal expenses: regulator February 22, 2012WASHINGTON (Reuters) - A government watchdog on Wednesday said Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac's regulator needs to curtail the rising cost of their legal expenses since there is no end in sight to the widening taxpayer tab keeping the two firms afloat. […]
- Apple shareholders to meet as stock at record high February 22, 2012SAN FRANCISCO (Reuters) - Apple Inc Chief Executive Tim Cook is in an enviable position - market leading products, a $98 billion warchest and a seemingly gravity-defying stock price. […]
- Unions to protest cuts, Greece debates more measures February 22, 2012
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- Europe Business Activity ShrinksBusiness activity in the euro zone contracted unexpectedly in February, losing momentum after a rebound in January and reviving fears that the region is heading for recession. […]
- Despite Pact, Unease Lingers for GreeceGreece's bailout and debt-restructuring deal spawned some relief, but the overriding reaction was one of unease that the tough agreement, which has already generated huge opposition, is bound to fail. […]
- European Stocks LowerEuropean stocks ticked up and down between small losses and gains, as investors continued to dissect the new bailout deal for Greece and after mixed business activity data. […]
- Shell Eyes Africa in Cove BidRoyal Dutch Shell made a proposed $1.57 billion cash offer to buy the U.K.-listed Cove Energy, marking the company's first foray into Kenya and Mozambique. […]
- Citigroup Faces Smith Barney HitCitigroup is facing a multibillion-dollar write-down as it begins unwinding its minority investment in the Morgan Stanley Smith Barney brokerage. […]
- Asian Shares Mostly HigherJapanese stocks caught a tailwind from the yen's weakness, rising 1%, while mainland Chinese shares gained on hopes for a relaxation in policy toward the property sector. […]
- France Télécom Sees ChallengesFrance Télécom posted a drop in its net profit for 2011 and said competitive pressures are likely to intensify as regulations become more stringent and taxes rise in key markets. […]
- Wynn Defends Ouster of InvestorWynn Resorts defended its move to oust major shareholder Kazuo Okada, saying the board acted out of an obligation to protect the company and its shareholders. […]
- Centrica to buy Total's North Sea AssetsU.K. energy company Centrica has reached an agreement with French oil major Total SA to buy its oil and gas assets in the central North Sea for $388 million. […]
- Watchdog Targets Overdraft FeesThe Consumer Financial Protection Bureau said it will target bank overdraft fees, aiming to help consumers avoid unexpected charges. […]
- Europe Business Activity Shrinks
- Europe Business Activity ShrinksBusiness activity in the euro zone contracted unexpectedly in February, losing momentum after a rebound in January and reviving fears that the region is heading for recession. […]
- Despite Pact, Unease Lingers for GreeceGreece's bailout and debt-restructuring deal spawned some relief, but the overriding reaction was one of unease that the tough agreement, which has already generated huge opposition, is bound to fail. […]
- European Stocks LowerEuropean stocks ticked up and down between small losses and gains, as investors continued to dissect the new bailout deal for Greece and after mixed business activity data. […]
- Europe Business Activity Shrinks
- Europe Business Activity ShrinksBusiness activity in the euro zone contracted unexpectedly in February, losing momentum after a rebound in January and reviving fears that the region is heading for recession. […]
- Despite Pact, Unease Lingers for GreeceGreece's bailout and debt-restructuring deal spawned some relief, but the overriding reaction was one of unease that the tough agreement, which has already generated huge opposition, is bound to fail. […]
- European Stocks LowerEuropean stocks ticked up and down between small losses and gains, as investors continued to dissect the new bailout deal for Greece and after mixed business activity data. […]
- Shell Eyes Africa in Cove BidRoyal Dutch Shell made a proposed $1.57 billion cash offer to buy the U.K.-listed Cove Energy, marking the company's first foray into Kenya and Mozambique. […]
- Europe Business Activity Shrinks
- Sell More By Making Every Location Your Own BackyardIn sports, a team usually wins more games in its own ballpark. Companies too can benefit from home-field advantage. They can create it in a global economy no matter where they're based. Tips: Establish beachheads. Directors in boardrooms in London and New York simply don't know enough about doing business in China and India. So says John Quelch, wh […]
- Francis Bacon Led Colonization Of AmericaFrancis Bacon was the original Renaissance man, with a resume longer than an Elizabethan robe: Lawyer. Historian. Author. Philosopher. Parliamentarian. Scientist. Social reform visionary. Research university innovator. Leader in colonizing America. Thomas Jefferson said, "Bacon, Locke and Newton: I consider them as the three greatest men that have ever […]
- New Generic Drugs And M&As Pay Off For PerrigoIn a tight economy, there are winners and losers, and winners often save consumers money. When consumers do the math, they often opt for store-brand, over-the-counter medications rather than pricier name brands. And that desire for cut-rate drugs has sparked sales at Perrigo (PRGO), one of the world's largest makers of generics. Perrigo's products […]
- When Electronics Use MEMS Tech, InvenSense GainsIf you play Nintendo Wii video games, you probably use InvenSense products. It makes technology that ties human motion to consumer electronics such as gaming devices, smartphones and tablets. "We refer to Nintendo Wii as our 'spark,'" said Alan Krock, InvenSense's chief financial officer. "It was our first real high-volume custo […]
- Reagan Defined The Presidency For All PoliticiansLike compounding interest, the reputation of Ronald Reagan grows with each passing year. In opinion polls, Americans consistently rank the man who sat in the Oval Office from 1981 to 1989 as one of their greatest presidents. When Reagan (1911-2004) died, the nation stood still during a week of real mourning that left even jaded journalists stunned. "God […]
- Plan To Refresh ResolutionsYour New Year's resolution seemed solid. Now it's February and you've lost your motivation. Refresh. Focus. Clarify your targets. "New Year's resolutions often overreach, which sets us up for failure and disappointment," research psychologist Robert Epstein told IBD. "We're better off reassessing, rather than resetting […]
- Take Responsibility For Yourself; Others Will FollowYou often hear people gripe and say, "I wish they would do something about it." No need to wait. Grab the responsibility yourself to make the change. Look inside. Most people think of accountability first as something you expect of others. Start by holding yourself accountable for what happens, says Lorne Rubis, CEO of Bellingham, Wash.-based mobil […]
- Gen. Benjamin Davis Sr. Helped Army DesegregateIn 1922, the commander of Tuskegee Institute, the Army training center for black troops, ordered everyone to hide in their homes. The problem: The Ku Klux Klan was marching through the Alabama fort to protest jobs at a new veterans' hospital that might go to black soldiers and nurses. Other than the Klan torches, the only light that night came from the […]
- Live The Vision To Succeed In BusinessA great vision does more than just sound smart on the top banner of your firm's website. People work harder when they believe in what they are doing. Leaders: Tell employees that they are making a difference, but don't just say the words. Make the firm's purpose part of how you work -- and play -- to make rapid progress. Tips: Distill. OncoSec […]
- The Musical Sound Of Richard RodgersThe man seated in the theater knew talent when he heard it. It was 1953, and trying out for a singing role for the New York stage was teen rookie Shirley Jones. "You're just lovely, young lady," the man said, as related in Mickey Herskowitz's book "Shirley & Marty." "You have a beautiful voice. My partner is at home, an […]
- Sell More By Making Every Location Your Own Backyard
Reuters: Politics- U.S. proposes to reduce top corporate tax rate: report February 22, 2012(Reuters) - The Obama administration will propose slashing the top income tax rate for corporations to 28 percent from the current 35 percent, as part of a corporate tax reform plan that is set to be announced on Wednesday, the Wall Street Journal said. […]
- At Arizona debate, Santorum to get his turn in spotlight February 22, 2012MESA, Arizona (Reuters) - After months on the sidelines, Rick Santorum finally gets his chance at center stage in a debate of Republican candidates on Wednesday, and the increased scrutiny that comes with it. […]
- Lockheed again misses Pentagon's F-35 fighter goals February 22, 2012WASHINGTON (Reuters) - Lockheed Martin Corp lost $31.5 million in award fees for its new F-35 fighter jet in 2011, the second consecutive year it did not meet Pentagon development goals for the aircraft, which is now facing a third restructuring. […]
- Santorum's push on social issues a challenge for Romney February 22, 2012WASHINGTON (Reuters) - Republican presidential hopeful Rick Santorum's hard-charging focus on social issues has created a quandary for rival Mitt Romney, who usually prefers to steer clear of such sensitive topics and stress his business credentials. […]
- Obama to float corporate tax overhaul Wednesday February 22, 2012WASHINGTON (Reuters) - The Treasury Department on Wednesday will roll out a corporate tax reform plan from President Barack Obama, administration officials said on Tuesday, with expectations low for any major tax code overhaul in an election year. […]
- Shifting focus, Obama campaign targets Santorum on economy February 22, 2012WASHINGTON (Reuters) - President Barack Obama's re-election campaign regularly rips Mitt Romney, long viewed as the frontrunner for the Republican presidential nomination, for his economic policies. On Tuesday, it added Romney's rival Rick Santorum to its list of top targets. […]
- Romney says wants "flatter, simpler" tax system February 22, 2012SHELBY TOWNSHIP, Michigan (Reuters) - Battling to come back in Michigan, Republican Mitt Romney said on Tuesday he wants a tax system that is flatter and simpler as he laid the groundwork for a major economic address coming up in days. […]
- White House seeks to deflect blame over rising gas prices February 21, 2012WASHINGTON (Reuters) - Under fire from Republicans over rising gasoline prices, the White House on Tuesday highlighted factors beyond its control for gains in global oil markets, as it sought to deflect blame over a potentially damaging election-year issue. […]
- U.S. abandons high-profile bribery sting prosecution February 21, 2012WASHINGTON (Reuters) - The Obama administration dropped a major bribery prosecution that had been part of a crackdown on corruption after suffering several court setbacks in the case involving military equipment sales. […]
- Paltry fundraising by Obama "Super PAC" prompted new strategy February 21, 2012WASHINGTON (Reuters) - In early January, President Barack Obama's campaign manager Jim Messina called David Axelrod, the president's top strategist, into his Chicago office and started writing on a white board. […]
- U.S. proposes to reduce top corporate tax rate: report February 22, 2012
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- Market's Trend Is Key To Bigger Gains, Lower LossesJust as a canoeist avoids rowing upstream, a successful investor doesn't fight the stock market. Typically, three of every four stocks rise during a market uptrend and fall in a correction. So it's important to know where the market's at before buying stocks. Every day, IBD identifies the market's current state in the Market Pulse box, wh […]
- Stock Indexes Close Narrowly MixedThe market started out the holiday-shortened week with a seesaw performance Tuesday, ultimately finishing mixed and little changed. The S&P 500 tacked on 0.1%, while the NYSE composite edged up fractionally. The Nasdaq lost 0.1%. Volume decreased across the board from Friday's levels. All three indexes reversed lower after hitting session highs arou […]
- Options In Focus: An Option or Two to ConsiderUnlike stocks, trading options involve more than simply being a bull or bear. For starters, there are important Greeks other than delta (direction), which are embedded in all calls and puts. At a minimum, to be a more well-informed directional strategist, a trader should know the potential impact of variables such as time decay (theta), implied (vega) and st […]
- Bonds Fall After Greek Deal Cools Safe-Haven DemandTreasury prices fell Tuesday after a long-awaited bailout deal for Greece dented appetite for safe-haven assets, but losses were moderated by concerns over Athens' implementation of stringent austerity measures. The 30-year Treasury yield reached a technically significant level in upward trend, putting strategists on watch for a definitive break to high […]
- Caterpillar Breaks Out, But In Light VolumeJanuary engine and equipment sales data from Caterpillar (CAT), combined with jumps in copper and silver prices and a big earnings surprise from Astec Industries (ASTE)boosted mining and construction equipment stocks Tuesday. The mining and construction equipment group scaled up to a No. 28 ranking out of 197 in Tuesday's IBD. It ranked No. 172 at the s […]
- Core Laboratories Squeezes That Oil WellOil prices are climbing again, and producers will be pressured to find more, extract more and deliver more. So if you have an oil well, you need all the help you can get. By dividing its business into three segments, Amsterdam-based Core Laboratories (CLB) supplies exactly that help. First, Core Laboratories describes what's in the oil- or gas-producing […]
- News From Iran (Bad), Greece (Good) Boost OilOil rose to a nine-month high on Tuesday after Greece received a financial bailout and top Asian consumers moved to cut crude purchases from Iran, following Western sanctions designed to limit the country's nuclear program. Euro zone financial ministers agreed to a $172 billion rescue for Greece to avert a chaotic default, firming the euro and making do […]
- Columbia Fund Aims For Fast Growers Like PricelineTom Galvin and his colleagues aim to do a lot with a little. Their Columbia Select Large Cap Growth Fund is focused. It held just 29 names as of Dec. 31. The managers have picked each for its likelihood to do more and more business. "We view the U.S. GDP as a $15 trillion cash register," said lead manager Tom Galvin. "And we ask ourselves, […]
- Gold And Silver ETFs Shine On Greek Debt DealPhysically backed precious metals exchange traded funds gapped up Tuesday as the dollar sank on news that Greece secured its second bailout. SPDR Gold Trust (GLD) gapped up 2.2% to 171.02 in average volume. IShares Silver Trust (SLV) jumped 3.4% to 33.38 in above average volume. Market Vectors Gold Miners ETF (GDX) climbed 3.1% 55.82. Global X Silver Miners […]
- Top Stocks End Mixed As Oil Rises; Apple ReboundsThe 11 Sector Leaders ended mixed Tuesday, reflecting the major averages, as concern about rising oil prices offset optimism over a new bailout deal for Greece. Apple (AAPL) led the list, climbing 12.73 in strong volume to 514.85 and closing at its intraday high. The stock is trying to recover from a bearish reversal last Wednesday after it hit an all-time h […]
- Market's Trend Is Key To Bigger Gains, Lower Losses
- Reuters: Deals
- Top Olympus lender denies board ambush, but may fill chair February 22, 2012TOKYO (Reuters) - Olympus Corp's main lender Sumitomo Mitsui Banking Corp (SMBC) denied it was trying to take control of the firm's board by stealth, but said it might well agree to send a former... […]
- Reliance Brands signs JV with U.S.'s Iconix Group: report February 22, 2012MUMBAI (Reuters) - Reliance Brands, part of Mukesh Ambani-owned Reliance Industries , has signed an equal joint venture with Iconix Brand Group of the US to acquire the rights of 20 lifestyle brands... […]
- Bankers turn to "shadow books" as Hong Kong IPO market stutters February 22, 2012HONG KONG (Reuters) - Hong Kong's IPOs have suffered their worst start since 2009, failing to ride a stock market rally and forcing bankers in Asia's main centre for new issues to pin their hopes on... […]
- Alibaba.com shares surge on parent plans to privatize February 22, 2012HONG KONG (Reuters) - Alibaba.com Ltd shares rose more than 40 percent to a seven-month high on Wednesday after they resumed trading following an announcement that its parent Alibaba Group will take... […]
- AB InBev, others mull bid for StarBev: sources February 22, 2012(Reuters) - Anheuser-Busch InBev NV and other beer brewers are mulling a potential acquisition of StarBev, the owner of Czech lager Staropramen, sources familiar with the situation said on Tuesday. […]
- Wells Fargo buys BNP Paribas energy lending unit February 22, 2012(Reuters) - Wells Fargo & Co said it is buying an energy lending business from BNP Paribas in the U.S. bank's latest acquisition from a European bank seeking to shrink its balance sheet. […]
- Equity Residential gets Archstone-bid extension February 21, 2012(Reuters) - Equity Residential , one of the largest U.S. apartment owners, said it has been granted more time to submit a bid for 26.5 percent of smaller rival Archstone, albeit at a higher minimum... […]
- Peugeot in alliance talks with General Motors: report February 21, 2012PARIS (Reuters) - PSA Peugeot Citroen , Europe's No. 2 car maker, is in advanced alliance talks with U.S. peer General Motors , French online newspaper LaTribune.fr reported on Tuesday, citing an... […]
- Four bidders left in Edinburgh airport auction: sources February 21, 2012LONDON (Reuters) - Ferrovial , the owner of British airports operator BAA, has whittled down the shortlist of bidders for its Edinburgh airport to four and will accept final offers in early April,... […]
- Temenos says still in merger talks with Misys February 21, 2012ZURICH (Reuters) - Swiss banking software group Temenos, seeking to merge with Misys , said talks with the British group were continuing and that it still believed a tie-up would help boost... […]
- Top Olympus lender denies board ambush, but may fill chair February 22, 2012
- Reuters: Mergers News
- RPT-UPDATE 2-Peugeot and GM discuss production deal -sources February 22, 2012* Peugeot, GM said to discuss broad manufacturing alliance […]
- CORRECTED-As Asia private equity stalls, secondary firms march in February 22, 2012* Lexington Partners, Pantheon and Greenpark Capital launch Asia ops […]
- Deals of the day -- mergers and acquisitions February 22, 2012Feb 22 (Reuters) - The following bids, mergers, acquisitions and disposals involving European, U.S. and Asian companies were reported by 1000 GMT on Wednesday. […]
- UPDATE 2-Tingyi exec sees China approving Pepsi deal in March February 22, 2012* Expects tie-up deal with Pepsi to receive approval next month […]
- REFILE-UPDATE 2-Shell to buy Cove Energy for $1.6 bln February 22, 2012LONDON, Feb 22 (Reuters) - Royal Dutch Shell Plc has made an agreed 992.4 million pounds ($1.6 billion) bid for Mozambique-focused Cove Energy, offering a full price to open up a new gas frontier... […]
- UPDATE 2-Accor boosts dividend, confident on 2012 February 22, 2012PARIS, Feb 22 (Reuters) - Europe's largest hotel group, Accor, showed confidence in its ability to tap recovering demand for hotel rooms this year and generate cash as it handed investors a... […]
- Market Chatter -- Corporate finance press digest February 22, 2012Feb 22 (Reuters) - The following corporate finance-related stories were reported by media on Wednesday: […]
- Poland - Factors to Watch on Feb 22 February 22, 2012Here are news stories, press reports and events to watch, which may affect Poland's financial markets on Wednesday. ALL TIMES GMT (Poland: GMT + 1 hour): […]
- PRESS DIGEST - Wall Street Journal - Feb 22 February 22, 2012Feb 22 (Reuters) - The following were the top stories in The Wall Street Journal on Wednesday. Reuters has not verified these stories and does not vouch for their accuracy. […]
- Tingyi exec sees China approval very soon for Pepsi deal February 22, 2012TAIPEI, Feb 22 (Reuters) - Chinese instant noodle and beverage maker Tingyi Holdings Corp expects to receive approval from Chinese regulators for its tie-up with PepsiCo Inc very soon, said Tingyi's... […]
- RPT-UPDATE 2-Peugeot and GM discuss production deal -sources February 22, 2012
- Reuters: Technology News
- Chinese firm seeks halt of iPad sales in Shanghai February 22, 2012SHANGHAI (Reuters) - A Chinese technology firm sought to halt the sale of Apple Inc's iPads across the affluent city of Shanghai, arguing at a local court hearing on Wednesday that the U.S. firm had infringed on its trademark. […]
- Has the battery run out on India's $35 tablet computer? February 22, 2012NEW DELHI (Reuters) - A "$35" computer launched last year in India as the world's cheapest tablet has run into problems and companies will be invited to bid again to make the device after complaints of poor performance and hiccups rolling out a pilot model. […]
- Top Olympus lender denies board ambush, but may fill chair February 22, 2012TOKYO (Reuters) - Olympus Corp's main lender Sumitomo Mitsui Banking Corp (SMBC) denied it was trying to take control of the firm's board by stealth, but said it might well agree to send a former banker to be chairman of the disgraced camera and medical device maker. […]
- Kim Dotcom wins bail in fight against U.S. extradition February 22, 2012AUCKLAND (Reuters) - U.S. crime-fighters failed in a bid to keep alleged Internet pirate Kim Dotcom behind bars on Wednesday when a New Zealand court freed him from jail and instead put him under effective house arrest and banned him from using the Internet. […]
- Cloud computing report slams Brazil, India, China February 22, 2012WASHINGTON (Reuters) - A U.S. software industry report on Wednesday chided Brazil, China and India for policies it said threatened the future of cloud computing, but also took aim at developed countries such as Germany that did well on its inaugural scorecard. […]
- Apple shareholders to meet as stock at record high February 22, 2012SAN FRANCISCO (Reuters) - Apple Inc Chief Executive Tim Cook is in an enviable position - market leading products, a $98 billion warchest and a seemingly gravity-defying stock price. […]
- Alibaba.com shares surge on parent plans to privatize February 22, 2012HONG KONG (Reuters) - Alibaba.com Ltd shares rose more than 40 percent to a seven-month high on Wednesday after they resumed trading following an announcement that its parent Alibaba Group will take it private for about $2.5 billion at its IPO price. […]
- CIA to software vendors: A revolution is coming February 22, 2012WASHINGTON (Reuters) - The U.S. Central Intelligence Agency told software vendors on Tuesday that it plans to revolutionize the way it does business with them as part of a race to keep up with the blazing pace of technology advances. […]
- Dell shares fall on earnings miss, outlook February 21, 2012SAN FRANCISCO (Reuters) - Dell Inc forecast fiscal first-quarter revenue below Wall Street's expectations, stoking fears the PC industry has not fully emerged from its downturn and sending the company's shares more than 4 percent lower. […]
- RIM's PlayBook gets email with software upgrade February 21, 2012TORONTO (Reuters) - Research In Motion on Tuesday gave its PlayBook tablet computer the ability to handle email as easily as a BlackBerry does, with new software that eliminates a shortcoming that has throttled sales since the PlayBook launched last April. […]
- Chinese firm seeks halt of iPad sales in Shanghai February 22, 2012
- Reuters: Private Equity
- CORRECTED-As Asia private equity stalls, secondary firms march in February 22, 2012* Lexington Partners, Pantheon and Greenpark Capital launch Asia ops […]
- UPDATE 1-Citi arm, Dubai PE firm in $100 mln Saudi deal February 22, 2012* Deal to buy controlling stake in Saudi supermarket chain […]
- UPDATE 2-France Telecom hunkers down in mobile price war February 22, 2012* Priority on balance sheet, debt amid eurozone crisis-CFO […]
- Top Olympus lender denies board ambush, but may fill chair February 22, 2012TOKYO, Feb 22 (Reuters) - Olympus Corp's main lender Sumitomo Mitsui Banking Corp (SMBC) denied it was trying to take control of the firm's board by stealth, but said it might well agree to send a... […]
- UPDATE 1-Temenos says still in merger talks with Misys February 21, 2012ZURICH, Feb 21 (Reuters) - Swiss banking software group Temenos, seeking to merge with Misys, said talks with the British group were continuing and that it still believed a tie-up would help boost... […]
- Four bidders left in Edinburgh airport auction-sources February 21, 2012* GIP, JP Morgan Asset Management and 3i, Carlyle consortiums left […]
- UPDATE 2-KKR, TPG among firms eyeing Nasdaq-listed AsiaInfo-sources February 21, 2012HONG KONG/NEW YORK, Feb 21 (Reuters) - Global private equity firms, including KKR & Co LP and TPG Capital , and strategic rivals, are lining up potential bids for U.S.-listed AsiaInfo-Linkage Inc,... […]
- UPDATE 2-BC Partners raises 6.5 bln euros for new deals February 21, 2012LONDON, Feb 21 (Reuters) - BC Partners has raised 6.5 billion euros ($8.6 billion) for new deals, making the largest buyout fund any European private equity firm has had since the onset of the credit... […]
- FEATURE-Silicon Valley: The rise of the adolescent CEOs February 21, 2012SAN FRANCISCO, Feb 21 (Reuters) - Josh Buckley, chief executive of an online gaming start-up, is looking forward to next month's Game Developers Conference in San Francisco, particularly for the... […]
- FEATURE-Silicon Valley: The rise of the adolescent CEOs February 21, 2012SAN FRANCISCO, Feb 21 (Reuters) - Josh Buckley, chief executive of an online gaming start-up, is looking forward to next month's Game Developers Conference in San Francisco, particularly for the... […]
- CORRECTED-As Asia private equity stalls, secondary firms march in February 22, 2012
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