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Bonds rose after Bernake assurance

European government bonds advanced after Fed Chairman subdued issues concerning the US stimulus. Government bonds in Europe rose after US Federal Reserve Chairman Ben S.


S&P raises Swedbank's rating outlook to stable

Swedbank's rating outlook was raised to stable by S&P. Standard & Poor's Ratings Services (S&P) raised the credit rating outlook of Swedbank AB to stable.

Hutchison Whampoa plans to sell ParknShop

Hutchison Whampoa Limited conducts strategic review for the ParknShop sale. Hutchison Whampoa Limited announced that they are in the midst of conducting a strategic review on the possible sale of its Hong Kong supermarket chain ParknShop.

Westgate Resorts gains US $140 million from securitization

Premier developer and operator of themed resorts gets US $140 million after a new round of securitization.


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Grohe announced that they received 4 more bids from rival companies Four additional bidders submitted their intent to offers for Grohe, Europe's lagest bathroom equipment maker.
Citigroup Global Markets was picked by bankrupt Jefferson County to handle its bond refinancing. Lawmakers from the bankrupt Jefferson County, Alabama, picked Citigroup Global Markets, part of Citigroup Inc.
Apple Inc announced the acquisition of mapping companies, Locationary and HopStop. Apple Inc announced that they have acquired two small companies, Locationary and HopStop.
Comic Con requested US$1 from its millions of fans to join in a non-studio revoluttion Comic Con requested its followers on social media, which was now in the millions, for US$1 each.
Windsail Capital announced that they have invested US$5 million in NG Advantage. Boston based, venture capital firm, WindSail Capital Group announced that they have invested US$5 million in NG Advatage.
Retailers are keeping their inventories low for the coming back to school season. Retailers are saying that with the back-to-school season at hand, also known as the second busiest selling season for the year, consumer spending is more conservative than ever before.
US SEC was put under pressure for improper contractor vetting. The US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) was placed in a "hot seat" for failing to do a proper background check on 40 to 70 contractors.
Emerging economies are set for a wake-up call as FED decisions and the China economy slowdown affects economic growth.
Prime Minister Shinzo Abe created the “Abenomics” policy for Japan's stagnant economy. On Sunday, Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe will find out whether his mandate to end the country's economic stagnation will push through.
The US FTC announced that they are giving the green light for GE Electric Co's acquisition of Avio SpA's aviation business.