A sneak peak of the "Guardians of the Galaxy" film made by Disney and Marvel was shown to fans at this year's Comic Con.
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Sprouts Farmers Markets starts its IPO
Sprouts Farmers Markets announced the start of its initial public offering. Sprouts Farmers Markets LLC announced the start of its initial public offering.
Althon Energy Inc files for a US$345 million IPO
Althon Energy Inc said that the company has filed for a public offering worth US$345 million Althon Energy Inc announced that they have file for an initial public offering (IPO) valued at US$345 million.
Investments in Indian agri-business rise 75% in first half of 2013
The first half of the year saw investments in agri-business rise 75% in India. Investments in Indian agri-business firms rose 75% in the first half of 2013.
KKR to manage TPSF for shareholders
TPSF shareholders announced that KRR will manage US$78 worth of assets. Shareholders of PT Tiga Pilar Sejahtera Food Tbk (TPSF) announced that they have signed a definitive agreement with KKR (Kohlberg Kravis Roberts).
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Hong Kong's stock market was adversely affected by the summer lull. The summer vacation seemed to have penetrated the stock market in Hong Kong. The summer lull sent trading volumes to its lowest point Monday since September 4, 2012.
The international watchmaking company was bought out by its CEO together with the management in a move to implement revitalization strategy.
Julius Baer's profit fall 30% due to tax charges and a merger. Julius Baer Group AG said its profits fell due to two pressing concerns. These were a merger for expansion and a UK tax treaty.
“Trend following is dead,” said FX Concepts, expecting another year of dismal returns. "Trend following is dead because trends never really get going," John Taylor, chairman of FX Concepts, grumbled.
PNoy's SONA gave a boost to the Philippine stock market. The fourth State-of-the-Nation Address (SONA) was recently given by Philippine President Benigno Aquino III.
CVC Capital Partners raised Eur 10.5 billion for it most recent buyout fund,, which will be utilized for investments in North America and Europe.
With the Beijing Restaurant accepting a lease buy out, building of CVS Pharmacy in Duluth site has been moved next year.
Coub announced that it had received support from local venture capitalists, raising US$1 million. Coub has raised a capital of US$1 million from local venture capitalists Phenomen Ventures and Brothers Ventures.
Cerberus Capital Management revealed that it had acquired two portfolios of German real estate properties with a combined total land area of more than 350,000 square meters.
