Regulators approves Glencore purchase of Xstrata Plc. The US$35 billion takeover of Xstrata Plc has been approved by the South African antitrust regulators.

South Korea's Samsung will be acquiring 3% Share in one of Apple Inc.'s Asian key display suppliers, Sharp Corp., as it dominates in overseas markets.

ING completes transfer of ING Groep NV's transfer to Barclays. ING Groep NV's sale has been completed by ING Direct UK to Barclays Bank. The cost of the transaction would be Eur280 million for the first quarter of 2013 and total loss would be Eur260 million compared to expected returns of Eur320 million.

Softbank expanding into mobile virtual network operations for internet companies. Softbank's next move is expected to make waves in the US wireless market when it enters into a partnership with Internet giants Google and Amazon.

Sohu stocks increase in value on rumored privatization. China's second biggest online video website Sohu. com has increased in value as it lead the gains of Chinese stocks on the basis of a news report saying the company would be privatized.

The bids for the buyout sale of energy metering company Ista, worth around 3 billion euros, are set for the week of March 18

Splunk's lack of competition makes it a record price sale for acquisition. Splunk, the software maker that provides a service that is able to sift through information from websites to networks through tracking inventory, has been able to double its value since its IPO back in April.

Royalty Pharma has expressed confidence in its bid to buy out Irish drugmaker Elan, saying that its takeover offer is an attractive alternative.

The special board of directors committee of Dell is defending the sale of the company as it expects shareholders to get the best possible value from the deal.

Coach's financial performance makes it ripe for rival bids. Coach Inc, the maker of luxury handbags and heels are now giving bargains for its luxury brand.